Client Catches – Finicky, Fussy, Fun!

Recent client catches, in addition to examples of the capricious nature of the bass and how we’ve overcome this.

Client Catches – Odds-on favourite

When bass are fixated on one food source, is there a tactic you can use to enhance your chances? I believe so…

Watercraft, instinct and the right lure – added to a huge dollop of luck! How I landed a recent whopper!

A dossier of client catches, including the methods, lure types and the reasons behind the tactics.

With my guiding season having been delayed due to COVID-19 it feels great to be releasing this post!

The very specific type of venue, lure type and method of retrieving it that has started my season off nicely!

An almost perfect session as fellow angling writer, guide and photographer Henry Gilbey makes the trip over the border to south Devon.

An account of my 7lb+ ‘slab of silver’ lured on my self-designed needlefish – plus, that of a former clients’ 6 pounder!

From guilt and apprehensive to feeling utterly elated! Catching bass ‘off the top’ has that affect on you!

Alongside restocking the proven favourites, these are the lures I’m adding to the armoury for 2020…

Excitement, Contemplation, Confirmation, Conception -components that brought an idea to reality!

Lightness, balance, power, precision, casting prowess, sensitivity and finesse -just some of my essential criteria!