Co. Antrim Bass Fishing

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Co. Antrim Bass Fishing

#1 Post by crazyfish1983 »

People- me and 2 mates.

Time- 9 p.m to 10 a.m

Rigs- pully, 2 hook flapper and flatty rigs

Results- Friend- 1 small turbot, other mate- one small bass and one 6lb bass, Me- blankety blank

Bait- Fresh rag

Report- Set off for a long drive to the mark we have fished countless times for bass (5/6 years without a result). Shortly after 12 the first bass I have ever seen being caught was taken- even though it only weighed about half a pound we were delighted. After a quick pic and unhooking he was back in the surf. After the boys had a few celebratory smokes (where the fish grew from 1/2 lb to 2lb :lol: )it was back to business. Spirits were set high and so were hopes. Around 2 o'clock a well logged tripod was nearly ripped from the sand. Following what was an exciting few minutes (which probably felt like a few hours for him to be fair) my friend landed his second bass of the evening and second bass ever- around 6lb. It made me realise 5/6 years of blanking was worth every second. Needless to say my friends small turbot was overshadowed as it was about the size of a 50p coin.....
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#2 Post by Drew »

Don't you love it when a plan comes together? Well done that man! With that Bass! Terrific fish and I'm certain it was worth the wait! Nice Pics Crazy! 8)
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#3 Post by seanie35 »

2 in one session great going , say your mate is chuffed 8)
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#4 Post by lincolnedd »

fantastic result, which beach were you on.
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#5 Post by fishermannum1 »

thumper of a bass 8) 8) your mate must be over the moon with that one :P :P
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#6 Post by round_ourway »

Well done mate. beast of a bass. especially for antrim coast. all that work paid off
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#7 Post by daminim »

NIce One!! Nice Fish - i went fishing twice at the weekend and blanked both times - heres to hoping it doesnt last 6 years! :D haha

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#8 Post by nicefish »

Nice one on the Bass, there is nothing like a bit of perseverance even if it is 5-6 years. :shock:
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#9 Post by chrisfeeney30 »

congrats on the bass, fantastic result!
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#10 Post by kenf41 »

lovely catch. fair play
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#11 Post by crazyfish1983 »

Thanks guys- I will pass on your congrats. Wish I could say they were for me tho.... Is it too late to change my story :roll: :roll: :wink: .
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#12 Post by davyp »

priceless, brilliant going lads
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#13 Post by eyesreilly »

Well done lads. lovely fish :wink: Nice to see them up there.
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#14 Post by bigsod »

Well done lads thats perseverance for ya 8)
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#15 Post by dan »

nice sesh lads, must try and get my first irish bass in the new year if not before. nice pics too lads.
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#16 Post by Bass Buster »

well done mate thats a fine silver surfer you got there..... :D
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#17 Post by roger de dodger »

I thought this post was a windup when i saw antrim and bass in the same title :shock: very well done boys ,that fish would be a cracking catch in wexford or waterford never mind antrim 8)
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#18 Post by saltydog »

Excellent work give that man a pat on the back your one is only around the corner now 8)
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#19 Post by Conger »

Lads well done on the bass, looks like a right thumper of a fish

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#20 Post by rodbender »

Crackin fish, well done to your mate. Your turn next. :wink:

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