Bass

Return To Fish Main Page

schoal around reefs in great numbers and there are areas around the country where they seem to dominate the reef structures. Some of these areas however have been desecrated by gill net fisherman, almost wiping out the schoals.

For drift fishing you need a 15 to 20lb rod at least 8 feet in length with a fast tip. A small multiplier loaded with 15lb main line and a ‘flying collar’. Attached to this is a long flowing trace of about 10 to 15 feet. A good idea is to have two swivels in the trace to avoid any chance of twisting. Weights attached to the flying collar only need to be between 2 to 8oz depending on the tides and the winds. Sometimes a free line rig can be used, with any weight in the form of lead shot being attached to the main line.

Favoured methods of Bass fishing are trolling. However this method limits the number of people who can fish at any one time.

The favoured baits for Bass are it’s normal staple diet which is the Sandeel. Live Sandeels being the most deadly. Close behind are Mackerel which is favoured by some over Sandeels. Strips of fresh Mackerel or Squid may be used. Artificial lures are used to great effect for Bass fishing. The favoured lure is the Eel or a lure of similar design. Colours seem to be of a personal nature but white with a blue back seems to be No. 1.