The prominent ‘facilitators’ that have contributed to what’s been a successful first half of my 2022 guiding season.
Tag: Bass lures
My Recent Catches – Scratching The Surface…
How exploring marks far inland and from the rugged open coast in atypical conditions has brought recent rewards…
Client Catches – The ‘Art’ of Watercraft
The story of another client PB at 66cm and close to 7lb, that came about through observance, tenacity and skill.
Client Catches – The Twilight Zone…
Another client PB, and an example of how a certain lure was utilised within arguably the ultimate fishing period…
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.
Client Catches – Sense or Sight? (Darkness)
This follow-up discusses some fine client catches, and how bass may hunt through sensing movement and noise…
Client Catches – Sense or Sight? (Daylight)
How good is their eyesight? And did a very conspicuous lure colour make the difference for this client 7 pounder?
Client Catches – ‘Operation Big Bass’
Is there a way to ‘target’ the larger bass only? The capture of this 68cm beauty adds weight to another theory I have….
Marc Cowling/TC Lures ‘ZIPP WAKE’
My latest concept – a surface lure that has been designed, developed and constructed by TC Lures.
Client Catches – How shallow is shallow…?
The final part of the series covers how I’ve guided my clients onto lure-caught bass in exceedingly shallow water.
Client Catches – How precise is precise…?
Occasionally obvious, but more likely not – how presenting a lure into precise zones increases your chances…
Client Catches – How murky is murky…?
The first post in a short series depicting client catches in what may be perceived as far from idea situations…
South Devon Bass Guide 