THIRTYARDS
Bass Fishing. At the pace of the saltwater flyfishing coast. Wexford, Ireland - est 2003.
About
I believe that saltwater fly-fishing places us deep in the coastal heart of the natural locations we discover whilst pursuing the fish. Catching the fish on the fly is often about these places, where and when, but its also about much more; its about being immersed in the things we sense on the way, there and back. The good moments, the fun, the challenges we face, the learning, and the technique through… Read More
SALTWATER FLY WORKSHOPS 2024
Learn to Saltwater Flyfish for Bass
THE ARCHIVE 2003-2015 A Guide
Guided Bass Fishing a history - Jim Hendrick
Award Winning Service
The key to any successful and sustainable tourism initiative is achieved through a clear sense of difference from other competing destinations or services. For me as a guide this was achieved by using a ‘wide and broad base of development and marketing’ of the local attributes and strengths of Wexford as a bass angling destination. I tried to combine this with a mindset of sustainability and mixed it with the unique attraction… Read More
How bonefish on the fly made me a better bass fisherman. The first time I cast to bonefish of course I couldn’t see them, I was directed by my guide stood high on the stern of his skiff. Eventually I learned to stop looking ‘at’ and began looking ‘through’. I started to see, sometimes! On the second day things improved and slowly during day three I started to ‘catch’ the fish. Don’t… Read More
BASS FISHING
With saltwater fly, Wexford and Ireland
Find me now at http://www.jimhendrick.com A little bit of fishing in your day – Jim
You can find a copy of the national bass policy HERE Inland Fisheries Ireland undertaking review of Bass, Pike and Trout policies Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has today (08.04.16) confirmed that it is in the process of reviewing the national policies for the management of bass, pike and trout. The policies were launched by IFI in August 2014 and have a three year review cycle. IFI has commenced the process of examining… Read More
To her left, the sea spilled across the small slipway. There was a heart-stopping crack of thunder from the waves. A fall of rain blew in. She felt light-headed and afraid. She stepped into a hollow on the down-wind side of the rocks where the last of the flowering sea-thrift grew in small pink clumps. The weight of the low cliffs was over her head. The land was made of stone, and… Read More
FREE WORKSHOP – If you are already familiar with single handed saltwater fly fishing techniques, then you are also fully aware of the considerable challenge it presents. Single handed #8’s and sometimes #9’s used with the double haul is the game we play. It can be physically and mentally demanding. As saltwater fly fishers we already know it’s a low percentage return when it comes to actually catching fish, if conditions deteriorate… Read More
Fly tying and fly fishing Brian Healey and Jim Hendrick May 14th – a one day workshop here in Wexford. Learn to tie and fish crossover streamers for bass and seatrout on the coast. Limited to two people only. Fishing makes us less the hostages to the horrors of making a living. Jim Harrison
Catch and Release
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