Cautiously dipping my lures back in the water…

Alas, we can now fish. However, I won’t be commencing my guiding season just yet…

A new season, and some new lures…

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

Until our Government deems it safe and/or appropriate, I will not be fishing or guiding.

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!

All this wind and rain has made it difficult in comparison to last winter – but the bass are still there!

My final blog post of the decade! Thank you to my readers, clients, family and friends. Happy New Year!

Significant winter catches, new methods mastered and many client PBs – Part 1 (Jan-June) of my yearly review.

It’s a great feeling when a mark you suspect may produce, provides something of a red-letter event!

So what’s made it into my list for 2019? Two rods, a reel, waders, boots, fluorocarbon and various lures!

One fish that warmed a cold old night, and another successful session that also warmed the heart!

How the weather and the associated sea conditions has hugely influenced my approach in the past 6 weeks…