Big Bass on Crab( Part 1)

Bait fishing has always and will always be my first love for bass fishing light tackle fishing can  be achieved with bait in certain locations 3oz lead simple running ledger rig ,,watercraft needs to be good and is all important reading the tides conditions and of course refreshing the bait,,

Her es me pumping a peeler crab into Bannow Looking for the big one

 Below you will see a prime condition peeler crab ,male peeler crab, the ultimate bait for bass nothing else can compare from September to Christmas for Irish Bass In estuary's I Have a few traps in the Estuary for this wonder bait and love collecting them it make you one with nature and boy takes some getting right

Male Peeler even in the moult are so aggressive

But make a fantastic bait for Big Bass

First the smaller Bass appeared

then 12lb stunners like this can appear to crab baits for this angler that was staying with us at shady nook Ireland

Crab baits are simply the best way of catching bass out there,but the dark secrets of catching the prime peeler crab take it from me it is very difficult to work out,,, tides ,times ,sizes,where and when to set traps,weather systems ,crabs have been around since before the dinosaurs so i would imagine they can predict a storm coming and when they do its deep water order of the day,,
bait fishing is so good especially when the bait is the best and bass will become plentiful to the distinct musky smell of the male peeler,,,
In part 2 i will explain in detail how and where to set crab traps for best results for the best prime crab for your bass fishing,,,,
Iam off to Ireland on thursday so cant wait and have missed the old bait fishing,,bring it on!!!

Simply IMA

SASUKE 140 SAND BORA

Back in stock at megabass lures after a long summer this lure is simply stunning a bass anglers perfect lure will be great coming up the the back end of the season for the larger Bass that frequent our shores,have a look here

Komomo SF -125

below is the stunning Komomo sf-125 in chart gold a super lure now in stock at megabass lures ltd here 

a early morning ,eve low light Bass Catcher 

Komomo 2 Bora Mullet

A stunning lure from IMA in 2010 this lure is  far from a twist and go lure but the a versatile topper and subsurface lure that that has been proven all over the UK and Ireland in 2010 have a look here and get a eyefull  

Anchovy Popkey

Well what can i say about this fantastic topping lure cast like a bullet even with its odd shape but thats what so attractive about this Bass Catcher ,,the action is so walk the dog but not a strange,, but i have confidence feeling in this lure,, i would say one of the best topping lures in the Bass world Today,,this little babe can certainly fool em!  have a look here

Heres a lure that i have been waiting for for a long time the aka kin princess komomo2 a first timer for me but i am sure this one will work

  last but not least a lure that megabass lures was passed on from our suppliers at the beginning of 2010 the anasago bora flashing plate below looks rather dullish but when a few of my customers took the plunge and purchased this lure ,,WELL they never looked back a realy great find  for the lure lads in 2010 smashing Bass at all angles,,have a look here and join in the fun
                                              

 you can also get a selection of these great IMA lures from Cian in Waterford Ireland here they have been smashing a few fish over there this week  ,,which is all good news for my Trip home to Shady Nook next week,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for all enquiries for lures you can call me on 07590353352

Simply Shady

Shady Nook is where the Bass Revolution sort of Began in SE Ireland ,
My Family home and Guest house for the last 10yrs a five/six bedrooms accommodation that will accommodate families and single anglers alike ,,,  also 1 acre of land that will also accomodate Tents,Caravans and campers if you like the outdoor life in a secure environment,,,,,

shady nook guest house Co Wexford

Well its been a long time coming my Family have been away from Ireland now and it seems like 2 lifetimes since  march 2009 don't get me wrong on this i have had a great time in the UK and met up with some great people that will be lifelong friends totally trustworthy and honest to our sport of bass fishing and you know who you are,,, and some not so great and we all know who they are,,
I am returning to our Guest House Shady Nook on the 30th of September to Finalise a hand over from Our Tenant of the last 20 Months,,and Believe me it feels so good and we just cannot wait,,,,,, Of course i am still under contract to my employer in the UK but as from next year Carol and I will be Opening up our business again with set dates throughout 2011 for fishing trips for anglers ,and general Guest house accommodation enquires ,,This year we have 2 dates available that's October and Christmas and New Year For Proper Big Bass Fishing,,,,,

Here's a small insight  into the life and times of Carol ,Arron and Myself at Shady Nook Ireland take a look at some of these pictures pure magic my memories are endless from Ireland....,,

Arron the Golfer when he was 3 yrs old at Shady Nook Looking stressed out but i think its just his way of saying cheese

Cod Fishing from Tramore Beach Co Waterford with the Odd Bass thrown in for good measure ,the Cod Fishing off this Flat Beach can be at times in the winter months be simply awesome fished crab and worm at distance god the matches are great from this beach and i have missed the lads from Rhinnishark Sea angling club  

Great fishing on the Plugging front from all around wexford and beyond this was some night plugging in 2002 i think its been re invented in 2010 @Jersey

an  early morning down the local estuary the steam rising on a frosty morning the gulfstream at work 

The Crabby Pattie Strikes again i just love Bait Fishing For Bass Especially with Wexford Peeler Crab

Bring your caravan,camper van or tent,, toilet block ,showers and washer dryer are available to all our camping guests

Dining Room including a superb handcrafted oak bar

Full Irish Breakfast or something lighter if you wish

2 Course dinner with local fresh produce

Excellent choice of Menu , Vegetarian catered for,

Early riser Breakfast or Packed lunch

All menus available to all Guests including campers.

A superb little Oak built Bar to have them chats about the one that got away over a couple of drinks so maybe some of you guys  out there that wants to come and fish and experience a Sea fishing  trip of a lifetime come over and visit in 2011and help carol and myself  to get shady nook up and running again,,,,
Thats all for now but details of trips and deals will be available soon from us,,
for all enquires email ,,,,,Graham

BASS ATTACK

Got the Call from mark that there was a few fish moving down Dorset way So picking Joe up in Kent at 5;30 we headed off for Breakfast in Dorset 2easy hrs and we were around not bad with no traffic on the roads,,with that breakfast inside us we were set for any thing,,,even flogging a few lures to the locals,

Within my first three casts i had a Bass of Around 3lbs coming to the IMA Nabarone 125 cotton candy sinking this lure is surprising me ,,Joe said try it as a couple of days previous he had nailed 6/7 Bass on it great advice,,,

There is some Great Fishing to be had in The UK ,,Mark With a Superb lure caught Storm Beach Bass

Mark stuck into a hard fighting Sorm beach Bass On lures at last light what a experiece to behold

This what the Bass were feeding on take a look at this natural wonder right here it was a sight to see this short clip was just a small insight into a great day out fishing with mates ,i can tell you just what the doctor ordered,,,,,,The best lure of the day was the zonk gataride here a classic lure that catches fish

had a Fantastic Days Fishing and having the time of my life with Joe and Mark ,,10 fish in a day for me is not to be sniffed at not even in Ireland,,,Talking of Ireland looks like there mabey movement with Our Bed and Breakfast In Co Wexford and thats all good news for Carol and I,,,,,

My Fishing Shed and Courtyard at Shady Nook Co Wexford Ireland ,is it going to be a new chapter????