Grand Opening

Well got back from Ireland safe and sound after a great trip with my mate Adrian and what a great time we had straight off the ferry and within 1/2 an hour i was into a 8lb fish that i had beat at the rock face and with one serious head shake it was gone but what a fish and a sight ,the lure was the Zonk Gataride pearl Rainbow the No1 Bass Lure in 2010 in my humble opinion,but yet another flaw it was the hook that gave out and not the bib this time,,Adrian promptly nailed a Pollock then a bass of around 4lbs having some great sport between us for a couple of hours on the rising tide,,,
i had to leave early and go to my house Shady Nook to handover from my sitting tenant,, i did not want to leave the fishing but business elsewhere was calling,,,

The few days i had in Ireland at my home were quite inspiring and a calm came over me if anyone out there has had to leave their house not to mention your country you may have an idea of how i have felt for the past 18months but hey another week is beckoning at the end of this month with Carol, Arron and a couple of mystery guests with us at the end of October,,so now my all new adventure can begin,,,,the first job i have to do is go and visit my mate Cian o Halloran at Absolute fishing in Tramore on Sunday the 24th October its His grand opening of his shop ,so if you are around come on down i know Cian   will make all of  you guys out there wanting to come very welcome,,

Cian Has always got a bass in his hands

Cian and i go back quite a few years and is a great guy even though he was so busy last week he found time to come fishing with his old mate and i must say,,, i did him again with a 7lb fish on plastic that he did not have in his shop!!!!just to show him i have not lost my touch while i have been away,, only joking mate best of luck with the shop and i will see you on the 24th Oct at Absolute Fishing

Not the one but a nice Bass on  a De La Lande GT Shad

Crabbing part 2 will be coming soon just a little busy at the moment re/building the M25

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????

Irish Bass off the Kayak

Here's a few pictures sent for me from my mates Mick Boland and Dave Tilley from Dublin,,
On one of their Kayak adventures,,i have know Mick and Dave over 10yrs now and its great to see these Irish guys Catching and enjoying Bass Fishing from the Kayak ,,
The Irish Republic is going through a Torrid Time at the moment with the Depression so a ray of sunshine like these two nutters catching bass is a breath of fresh air getting away from the tight times that may lay ahead
But mick tells me he gets his Tenru Rods Reels and most of his lures and accessories from                       Henrys Tackle    Dave is the baitman of Ireland you want it he can get it,,,
Below a nice Bass on the Ayu Slayer with a 20g articulated jig head

Below Dave with a superb Irish Bass I love this picture it says it all pose for the camera blue sky calm sea Bass on the Feed what more could a man want
Been a while since i have seen Dave i can tell you all the hat don't do him justice but it did not put the Bass Off

Dave Tilly with a 8LB yak Bass

Mick with a nice Yak caught fish the lads a doing so well off the Kayaks and its good to see some Bass These lads were out and out off  the shore fishermen up to last year but as they say the Kayaks have them hooked ,,i would like to thank Mike and Dave for sharing their Photographs and the experience of their day out on the sea

Mike Boland with a Bass off the Yack  and the Red Injection

Light Rod Fishing (LRF) Target Mullet

As i approached Steve i recognised him from yesterday we were both having a mooch on the local estuary looking for signs of life ,,Any good!! i asked got a nice one in the keep net ,whats that then ,,a mullet came his reply ,,nice one too.,,around 10lbs my mate has just gone for the scales,,WHAT!!! 10lbs i stammered,,had my camera too,,
so Steve fished on with tales of monster sea trout ,chub,double figure carp,Bream,Dace and Bass!!! OMG!!! my head was spinning,some learning curve this fishing,just when you think you have it then some other challenge comes along with a dirty estuary in the offering,,


Above a wild Essex very tidal estuary over grown with flora and fauna possibly a place for large mullet and Bass mixed with all manner of Freshwater species,,

I asked Steve if i could have a look at the fish in the net and then before i could see it i got the tale of how long it took to land ,,100yd ripped of my reel on the first run and the fish gave four of these in the 20 minute fight ,,Looking at Steve's gear a roach rod with a 2500 size fixed spool 5lb line float attached bottom only 2BB shot on to a size 14 hook and double red maggot,,can this fish be that big?? and thinking there are certain people that should see this rig up,,

As Steve lifted the Mullet out of the Keep Net I then realised that this fish was certainly the biggest i have ever seen landed on rod and line ,,what a fish it looked like a striper!!

We zero the scales and placed this monster in the weighing sack ,,the scales drew out at 9lb,6oz below,,a result
and what a monster fish by any means

Above the Specimen Scales showing the Mullets weight of 9lb 6oz the present shore record is 14lb 2oz i think caught in the 70s and the boat is 10lb caught in the 50s so this is a half tidy fish and Steve says he has seen bigger on the Estuary

Steve with his 9lb 6oz of pure muscle The Grey Mullet target species what a fish on very very light gear ,,if it did not have that typical head you could mistake it for a Striper


Again a great looking fish and ain't Steve the proud angler a super achievement by a very talented angler who reads the water, tides ,conditions and keeps his gear light and gives his self the best chance of a specimen like this by cutting his odds,,

Well Done Steve on a tremendous Fish the biggest mullet i have seen caught on rod and line 5lbs line at that,,,,,,,,,,