I enjoyed a brilliant day today with Kevin Cronin, polar explorer and sailor – we went south out of the influence of the persistent north easterlies Kevin and the other brave Polar team adventurers can be seen here Landing Gear today Rod: Illex element rider 220MReel: Shimano twin powerLine: Sunline monster 8 kgLeader: Rio Fluoroflex 7 kgsLure: Illex I-Shad – Illex Gambit jig head Sunshine, ‘secret’ locations and blue skies lead us… Read More

During 2007, 2008, 2009 the Jet Stream has been at an abnormally low latitude across the UK, lying closer to the English Channel, around 50°N rather than its more usual north of Scotland latitude of around 60°N. However, between 1979 and 2001, it has been found that the position of the jet stream has been moving northward at a rate of 2.01 kilometres (1.25 mi) per year across the Northern Hemisphere. Source Wikipedia… Read More

Sometimes somethings just fall into place A little bit of fishing in your day – Jim

Hi Jim, I just came across your advert for a salt water angler on the inland fisheries website. As I am a lover of fly fishing myself, I thought I’d offer the use of my music in your short film if you would be interested. I compose minimalist piano pieces that go very with film. They are mostly inspired by the lakes and rivers of the west of Ireland. Conor Walsh

Bass will follow your fly and lure many times without taking. How many times this happens when we don’t see the phenomenon we can only guess. On the rare occasion when we are lucky enough to witness the behaviour its very exciting and interesting. The fish follows for a short period and then suddenly veers away at speed. The fish has seen you – Action – lower your profile, check your clothing… Read More

Fishing with bass flies bought from a shop can provide good results for the fly angler. Working with somebody like Brian Healy who can realise your specific requirements adds a dimension that’s simply not available anywhere else. Hence a degree of uniqueness and quality is added to the mix.   Tying the bucktail deceiver  third in the sequence above (hollow style– from B.Popovic) in a range of densities simply allows the creation… Read More

Thanks to bassfishingcork for the mention on your site – bendy rods for 2012, Jim. A little bit of fishing in your day – Jim

A little bit of fishing in your day – Jim

Having spent a few pleasant days working this week its noticeably cool but very nice out there. Winds have blown consistently from a Northerly direction since late March and after a little exceptional weather in the latter days of the month during which we caught some fish things are ‘Spring’ slow here in Wexford. Water conditions are crystal clear with only a few indications of shrimp, sandeel and immature flounder showing but… Read More