A West Clare beach

[galwaydude]

People:Myself and Charles

Duration:2.30pm - 9pm

Tide:high at 4.30pm

Weather:nice day

Bait:peeler crab, razor, ragworm and mac

Rigs:various

Results:1 flounder,undersized and 1 dog on the 1st cast, 2 mac (on ragworm??), 1 plaice (undersized) and 1 flounder (28cms)




Report:Tried to upload a photo of the flounder but it seems my pic is too large. I happened to have fresh peeler crab and thought a bass might be on the menu. According to the guy in Fanore post office, an odd one has been taken....but he probably tells that to everyone-)). Despite a favourable surf and the presence of feeding terns, all we had for our efforts were a double of undersized flounder/doggie (rag & crab), 1 flounder (rag tipped with razor) and 1 undersized plaice (rag). Conditions looked good for plugging as the water was surprisingly clear but neither of us had the right gear with us. All in all a hard but enjoyable day in search of the elusive west coast bass!!!

[tight lines]

unlucky on the bass mate but you did not blank so well done on that i have being told that doolin can trow up some big bass so it might be worth ago you just never know and best of luck

[agardiner22]

In Fanore, the top of the smaller beach at the north end of Fanore has bass, but spinning with a kilty or a purple flying C from the rocks is the way i seen them caught there.

[baitdigger]

Try fishing it a couple of hours each side of low water next time. Lug or sandeel works best. There are a few double figure bass come off there every year but to be honest I have given up on the place.