The Wexford Bass that disappeared in 10 minutes
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The Wexford Bass that disappeared in 10 minutes
People: Me, myself and I.
Duration: 6 hours
Tide: Out and then starting to come in.
Weather:Lovely
Bait: Mackrel, squid and rag
Rigs: two and three hook flappers
Results: Pollack and Bass
REPORT:
Decided to head down to one of my favourite fishing marks in Wexford on Sunday.
Set up two rods at about 11am at low tide using rag, squid and mackerel. First hour was slow, as I expected. Then at about 1.30am the near rod took a rattle and I pulled in a small Pollack around a ½lb on the mackerel bait.
An hour later, I decided to lob out the small rod into the bay with squid on. It wasn’t in the water more than five minutes when it took an unmerciful bend and line screamed off the reel. The line darted hither and thither for the next three or four minutes. I was getting worried that my knots might not hold up to the strain. I eventually calmed the savage beast and began reeling in line.
As it broke the water I saw a nice silver bar, slowly come to Daddy, and hauled him up onto a few steps on the pier. Fished on for a while after until finally finishing with naught else to show until about 5pm.
Rang the missus back at HQ and told her to have the batter mix ready. Got home, weighed in at 4½lb, took a pic and began filleting. Lashed it into the deep fat fryer and by 8.30pm we were sitting down to a nice plate of fish and chips. It disappeared in ten minutes.
Duration: 6 hours
Tide: Out and then starting to come in.
Weather:Lovely
Bait: Mackrel, squid and rag
Rigs: two and three hook flappers
Results: Pollack and Bass
REPORT:
Decided to head down to one of my favourite fishing marks in Wexford on Sunday.
Set up two rods at about 11am at low tide using rag, squid and mackerel. First hour was slow, as I expected. Then at about 1.30am the near rod took a rattle and I pulled in a small Pollack around a ½lb on the mackerel bait.
An hour later, I decided to lob out the small rod into the bay with squid on. It wasn’t in the water more than five minutes when it took an unmerciful bend and line screamed off the reel. The line darted hither and thither for the next three or four minutes. I was getting worried that my knots might not hold up to the strain. I eventually calmed the savage beast and began reeling in line.
As it broke the water I saw a nice silver bar, slowly come to Daddy, and hauled him up onto a few steps on the pier. Fished on for a while after until finally finishing with naught else to show until about 5pm.
Rang the missus back at HQ and told her to have the batter mix ready. Got home, weighed in at 4½lb, took a pic and began filleting. Lashed it into the deep fat fryer and by 8.30pm we were sitting down to a nice plate of fish and chips. It disappeared in ten minutes.
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Re: The Wexford Bass that disappeared in 10 minutes
haha well done mate.i have never caught a bass so ive never eaten 1.i heard they r tasty
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Re: The Wexford Bass that disappeared in 10 minutes
an awful waste of a good fish!.........seasoned with salt and pan fried in olive oil.much nicer!!

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Re: The Wexford Bass that disappeared in 10 minutes
It was grand eatin'. And to top it off, the missus volunteered to clean up the dishes after. Happy days.saving private brian wrote:haha well done mate.i have never caught a Bass so ive never eaten 1.i heard they r tasty
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Re: The Wexford Bass that disappeared in 10 minutes
Ah no. I usually, sprinkle with pepper and squirt a bit of lemon juice on it before wrapping it in tinfoil and bangin' it in the oven at about 180 degrees for about 20 minutes. Usually falls off the bone.doggie3131 wrote:an awful waste of a good fish!.........seasoned with salt and pan fried in olive oil.much nicer!!![]()
However, on Sunday, the missus said she fancied a bit of a one and one.
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Re: The Wexford Bass that disappeared in 10 minutes
Mayorga wrote:good report nice fish
Thanks Mayorga
It went down a treat
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Re: The Wexford Bass that disappeared in 10 minutes
Well done good to hear you enjoyed it!! lovely bass great fishing! 
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Re: The Wexford Bass that disappeared in 10 minutes
good stuff man. a great days fishing followed by a nice meal
. they don't get any fresher than that 
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Re: The Wexford Bass that disappeared in 10 minutes
"However, on Sunday, the missus said she fancied a bit of a one and one."
bet you where tired going to work on monday
you lucky boy!!
bet you where tired going to work on monday
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Re: The Wexford Bass that disappeared in 10 minutes
roger de dodger wrote:"However, on Sunday, the missus said she fancied a bit of a one and one."
bet you where tired going to work on mondayyou lucky boy!!
Tired, but with a smile on my face after catching a cpuple of night fish the day before
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