First bass Wexford 30.06.10

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First bass Wexford 30.06.10

#1 Post by Tommy B »

People:Just Me

Duration:09.00-16.00

Tide:High Tide receeding

Weather:Very sunny with a little bit of fog

Bait:

Rigs:Lures Soft Plastics (Xlayer)

Results: My firs Bass 50cm 3.5lb approx




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I have never given a report before because I never had anything to report:). Hopefully thats all going to change now. I got some knowledge from here off a very decent guy on where to fish in Wexford. I had been trying to find out where to go for about 2 years and I finally got someone to trust in me. I won't give his name but he knows who he is and I can't say how thankful I am.
It was only my second time out here and the day was smashin maybe to sunny, but I didn't mind its a lovely area. About ten casts into the session with the xlayer and not thinking I would get a sniff, I got a wallop!! and I walloped!! back (cos I was using weedles hooks well hidden). Fish on and he started to head around a big rock (how do they know I was using braid?). To say the adrenaline was flowing was an understatement. I had to lept across the rocks and any mountain goat would of been proud of some of the moves. Managed to get him under control then had a hard time getting him into the net (high rock). When I stopped shakin I took a couple of snaps although they are not great lense was smashed on the phone typical :roll: but I'm not bitter :)..... Hard job again realeasing him but he swam off to fight another day.
Nothing then for a while so I went walkabout and got two more takes but didn't set the hook :roll: I think the hook was a bit small but the fish weren't, I'd say they where twice the size of the first fish.
Can't wait to try again with better conditions cos I think I have built up a wonderful relationship with the xlayers they work great.

Tommy
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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#2 Post by willie bendit »

well done that man! just to let you know,you have taken
the first step on the road to bass addiction!,so keep shopping! Remember,practice catch & release,
you know it makes sense, :)
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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#3 Post by trout hunter jnr »

welll done on your debut man
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God grant that I may live to fish, For another rainy day.
But when my final cast is made, I then most humbly pray.
When nestled in your landing net, As I lay peacefully asleep.
You'll smile at me and judge, That I'm "good enough to keep"!

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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#4 Post by wilky83 »

Great read and delighted for you the first is always the best until you get a big one, im starting on the soft plastics soon :)
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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#5 Post by JOHN1 »

great result tommy and a great report 8) well done, keep them coming :wink:
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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#6 Post by bigbadtom »

Brilliant report and a very nice bass. The first of many many more for you I hope. Well done. :D :D :D :D
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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#7 Post by eyesreilly »

Well done Tom,congrats on your first bass :wink:
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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#8 Post by junior conger »

well done on your first bass :D
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#9 Post by rustyhookthomas »

welcome to the bass buzz! i've only caught them on lug but what a scrap, especially on light tackle!
flyrod will be next :D :D
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topknot:), cod, conger, corkwing wrasse,smooth hound.
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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#10 Post by fishermannum1 »

nice one on getting your first bass 8) hopefully the first of many for you, well done 8)
as ole rab c said " see me' see the sea' i love the sea me"
right i'am off for a swally!!!!!!! so were's the F***'n purse!!!!!!!
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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#11 Post by RockHunter »

Congradulations on your first bass.
Xlayers are lethal for bass alright - I use 12 gram lead heads with 3/0 hooks.
Cod season Winter 2013/14: 117 cod (best fish: 6.5 lbs)
Cod season Winter 2014/15: 193 cod (best fish: 4.25 lbs)

Bass Totals:
2007: 1
2008: 37
2009: 120
2010: 44
2011: 151
2012: 79
2013: 20
2014: 19
2015: 11
2016: 3

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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#12 Post by stevief54 »

well done tom nice bass
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#13 Post by boyler »

Well done on your first Bass,Hopefully the first of many :D
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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#14 Post by rushscored4 »

Congrats on your first bass,very nice fish.
Have caught lots of bass over the years but only with rag or lug.
Only new to lure fishing so need a few tips myself if anyone would like to help out?
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Re: First Bass Wexford 30.06.10

#15 Post by Tommy B »

Cheers folks for all the replies.
Hopefully I will have lots more to report in the future.
Tommy

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