A mission on the rocks
It had been my mission this summer to catch a bass on the fly. With the rivers of west Wales dangerously low, sea fishing has proved more tempting than usual. I would describe myself as a trout fisherman used to stalking wild brownies with a light rod and even lighter tackle.
Casting a fly into the sea was a daunting prospect. Bass are famed for their explosive takes and tenacious fights; playing one on a fly-rod would be exhilarating. Luckily, Pembrokeshire is blessed with a stunning coastline that holds an abundance of bass. I began trawling the internet for information on how to catch one.
Vital tide
Many hours of research later, I had a plan. The tide is vital when bass fishing as the fish will only
