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Kalkan Fishing Report: A Tale of Heartbreak and Hope Date: Late September 20 Location: Kalkan Harbour, Lycian Coast, Turkey Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Captain: Levant Conditions: Blistering sun, already 30°C at launch. Mirror-calm sea. The Plan: The strategies were a classic Kalkan morning troll and some jigging. We left the picturesque Kalkan harbour…
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Humbling Journey: Finding Joy in Fishing and Life After a Health Scare Enjoying the sun and the view. There’s something deeply therapeutic about standing on the Welsh coast, rod in hand, watching the waves roll in as I cast for bass. The salt in the air, the rhythmic pull of the tide, the thrill of…
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Trip 1:Lesson learned: fishing adventures come with battle scars! Two weeks ago, I came back from a trip with puncture wounds, scrapes, and, of course, an infected finger and a stomach bug to top it off. Took me a full 14 days to recover, but hey, that’s the price of chasing Bass in the wild!…
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How to Embrace the Elements—Then Escape Them in Style Introduction:There’s a special kind of magic in a day spent chasing bass through gullies and sandbanks—the quiet focus, the thrill of the strike, the satisfying ache in your muscles as you navigate wild terrain. But what happens after the fishing stops? That’s where the real adventure…
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Preparing for a Bass Fishing Trip: My Four-Shift Ritual Dreaming of the Coast: There’s something deeply satisfying about planning a bass fishing trip—especially when it’s done in stolen moments between the chaos of a 12-hour shift at the chemical plant. My preparation always begins on the first of four long shifts: two days, followed by…
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Rocks, Waves, And Weed At Pwllheli: Welsh Fishing Adventure: Bass, Blisters, and a Bee Hive Pod: There’s something magical about waking up at 4 AM. I don’t sleep; I go to bed at about 9:00 p.m. and lie there. I get so excited about the forthcoming trip as I have the enthusiasm of a Labrador…
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A Wild Monday Night Bass Fishing Adventure on the South side of the Llyn Peninsula This past Monday night, I set off for the South Side of the Llyn Peninsula, hoping the conditions would play in my favor. I had a dilemma with wind and tide The forecast predicted a 16 mph south-southwest…
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Advanced Bass Fishing Tactics: The Sleeper Craw Craze: Bass fishing is constantly evolving, with new lures and techniques emerging to challenge our understanding of what works. One of the latest trends gaining traction among elite anglers is the use of sleeper craws and crawfish imitations. This method has yet to be widely deployed on the…
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Becoming a good bass lure angler in North Wales, UK, requires a combination of knowledge, skills, and adaptability. Here are some key factors that contribute to success Seasonal Patterns: Bass migrate and feed differently depending on the season. In North Wales, bass are more active in warmer months (spring to autumn), but they can still…
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Llyn Peninsula: Wild Waters, Starry Nights, and the Perfect Escape There’s a special kind of magic to fishing the Llyn Peninsula. It’s not just about the fish, though the thrill of a bass slamming your lure is hard to beat, but about the whole experience: the wild landscapes, the peace of the sea, the crackle…