Making the most of opportunities results in 11lb bass in Cork Harbour

Richie Ryan tells us that there are still good reports of bass fishing in Cork Harbour. Whilst the easterly winds have made life difficult, a small window of opportunity arises each day for a cast. Wind against tide makes life difficult, reports Richie, but a short session is better than none…

And so it was this week that the Eire Bass guide set out to research fishing for some more tagging next week. Fishing a large surface lure Richie noticed a large amount of very small mackerel chasing the 128 mm  Ilex lure. He even managed to hook one! A small bass of about 3 lbs was landed and released, another lost.

Shortly after this there was a large smash beside his bait and he stopped the lure dead. Before Richie started to retrieve the Lure the bass took it. What followed was a frenetic fight for close on 20 mins. Adrenalin was pumping with the fear of loosing such a large bass, not to mind the damage a lost lure would cause to this marvellous fish. Net in position, the fish was quickly measured and weighed. 11.3 lbs and 83 cm and a large smile of course !

As Richie was on his own the picture was hastily taken on the deck of the boat.

However this YouTube clip gives some indication of the size of this bass :

Richie Ryan
Saltwater fly fishing Guide.
www.corkbass.com

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