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Client Catches – If it’s ‘Bright or Night…’ Part 2 of 2

My take on the ‘whys and wherefores’ of utilising soft white lures in darkness…

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Client Catches – Mid-Season Report…

The prominent ‘facilitators’ that have contributed to what’s been a successful first half of my 2022 guiding season.

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My Recent Catches – Follow The Fry!

My late-March, lure-caught 6 pounder – what a way to blow away the DIY, Landscaping, and COVID blues!

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My Recent Catches – A jolly January!

I’ve not had it all my own way, but through effort, knowhow and some settled weather I’ve had a ball!

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My Recent Catches – The 12 Bass of Xmas

How I landed Xmas bass of 71, 63 and 59cm alongside others to make up the dozen – all by utilising local knowledge.

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My Year in Review 2021 (Part 2 of 2)

Recounting numerous highlights during the second half of 2021, when many remarkable bass were landed.

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My first double-figure bass and a new PB!

83cm and 12lb 2oz! The dream has finally become a reality! Here, I describe the moment, and what it means to me.

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Client Catches – Sense or Sight? (Darkness)

This follow-up discusses some fine client catches, and how bass may hunt through sensing movement and noise…

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Client Catches – Drawing them in…

With colder than average temperatures, this early season cracker proves that the correct tactics can yield results.

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My Recent Catches – The March Marauder!

The remarkable story of my ‘new Personal Best Bass’ – what a way to start the season!!!

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My Recent Catches – Only by the night…

How I landed a mid-winter ‘Pit Bull’ in addition to a clutch of ‘night time marauders’ since the New Year.

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My Year in Review 2020

Happy New Year! 2020 brought about numerous challenges – some obvious, and some less so. Here’s my summary of events…

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