Paddys Day, Co. Clare - First Bass of the Season

People: Me and Aido

Duration: 15:00 - 18:00

Tide: LW @ 13:10 aprox

Weather: Heavy Easterly... not too cold with the wind at our backs. A tiny surf with quite clear water.

Bait: Lug, Rag, Sandeel.

Rigs: 1 up, 1 Down

Results:

This fella

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Report:
First cast with the new Penn Powerstix 13ft. I lobbed a bait out about 20 yards where the little surf we had was breaking. I was hoping for some flats. I put the second rod together and cast out about 100 yards. As I was putting the second rod on the rest I got a cracking bite.

Aido managed a flounder. We had a couple of knocks but that was our lot.

Kev

Nice one, that the way to christen the new rod, why is it allways first cast? and then nowt after that :(
Sean,

Nice fish Kev, well done. Great way to celebrate Paddy's and in an easterly!

Pete

Where abouts in clare?

looks and sounds like doughmore.... easterly wind with no surf.... just a guess, i'm probably totally off the mark.

Patrick

Ahh,,, the aul where abouts question. :wink: Not too far from Spanish point heading south. 8)

Kev

sound :D

I honestly don't know than name of this Beach. I'll have to get the OS map for the area and see if it's on that.

As for Bass fishing in the area. There is good Bass fishing to be had from most of the beaches in the area. It's just a matter of giving them a bash.

Kev

Nice fish Kev, a Henry beach?

Congratulations mate, a Fine fish. 8)

Cheers K2,

This was one I found myself Robert. I normally put Henry on the marks down there. :wink: I was looking at the OS map of the area as I tend to do..... 8) Looked mildly interesting so I decided to try find it. Managed to find it and there was not a person in sight as the access is very difficult. I have fished it a few times over the last 3 years and only once did I come accross another angler. If we hook up for a beer or chat sometime I'll put you on it. 8)

Kev

Being from the area there are cracking beaches in Clare for bass which are well hidden from view and have a good surf I think I know that beach Clonashee or the Model some people call it.