MASTER THE ART OF SURF BASS
Targeting bass in the surf was once described to me as an art form. I was only 14 or so at the time and didn’t understand how accurate that statement was. What I’ve come to realise is that to become an art form a compilation of factors must come together to create a finished product. To be successful at surf bassing you need to break it down into its individual components then bring them back together to form the work of art.
WHEN & WHERE TO FISH
You could argue that seeking bass in the surf is a 12-month occupation, and to some extent that’s true with bass being caught, especially along the western coast of the UK, throughout the year. However, we need to narrow this down to better focus our chances.
Taking a general look across the southern half of the UK and southern half of Ireland, the season really gets going in April when the bass move back inshore after spawning. May improves as the month goes on, June is excellent, but then expect a general downturn during July to mid-August when the fish tend to move out onto the offshore reefs to feed on joey mackerel and sandeel. The exception to this is if the weather is unseasonably rough in that mid-summer period. If so, the bass will move back into the surf to feed. From mid-August to December is the very best time; there’s is plenty of food
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