Trying Times
CHAPTER 6 – LESSONS LEARNT Trying Times I used to think bass were the stuff of dreams. They had a mystical air, a fish to be spoken of with reverence and in hushed tones. I suspect this was because I never caught many. As I grew older and I learnt more, I began to catch […]
An Anglesey Memory
An Anglesey Memory by Donovan Kelley It is late November on a calm, dark, quiet night. No weed, no bioluminescence. At last perfect conditions for our small beach-seine. It has been a dreadful year: many planned visits stormed off, only 66 bass in 11 visits made. Now, for the first time we have a chance to […]
Just For The Record
CHAPTER 5 – GOOD DAYS, BAD DAYS Just For The Record It was the start of my annual holiday on Dover’s Southern Breakwater, in search of the large bass which frequent the area. My first session would be on the ebb on Saturday 3rd September 1988, with low water at around 09.30. This would be […]
A Tale Of Two Bass
CHAPTER 5 – GOOD DAYS, BAD DAYS A Tale Of Two Bass It was an odd year for me, for the most part I had to force myself to find time to go fishing. It got so bad that I didn’t even take any rods to Guernsey when I went in August – I vowed […]
The Worm Only Club Rough Guide To Ireland
CHAPTER 5 – GOOD DAYS, BAD DAYS The Worm Only Club Rough Guide To Ireland It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to planning the annual bass pilgrimage to County Kerry. Don’t miss out on this exclusive guide on where to go, what to do and how to do it. Accommodation While some will […]