THIRTYARDS
Bass Fishing. At the pace of the saltwater flyfishing coast. Wexford, Ireland – est 2003.
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Category: Bass Notes
Bass notes are observations and experiences – based over time.
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The fish that live on the Wexford coast are small in number and live in many disparate locations. Access to these populations of fish for the shore angler may begin as early as April and end usually in late October or early November. This is not always strictly the case as so many influences impact…
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THIRTYARDS Bassfishing Saltwater Fly – Jim Hendrick
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The trouble is when I start to approach the writing several flood gates open at the same time I get overwhelmed and jump from topic to topic. Ultimately I end up being unhappy with anything I’ve done, and those of you who know me will have a closer understanding of this! Because of the importance…
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THIRTYARDS Bassfishing Saltwater Fly – Jim Hendrick
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‘Where again Jim’? He asked quietly, he was crouching slightly, bent forward at the waist ‘Just there’ I said, pointing, ’about a metre in front and to the right of the black rock’ I said We were side by side, close, standing in the warm clear water to our bellies. A tidal rip ran 30…
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Although bass are widespread along the western seaboard of Europe ((Wheeler), 1969) they are recognised to be a species of warmer waters, typically a southern European, Northern African fish. The Wexford fishery is situated in the zone of greatest abundance of bass on the east Irish coast and thus is as close as possible to the…