I was fortunate to catch two bass, despite the water clarity being a problem

IT was good to get out of Ilfracombe aboard Predator 2 for a short evening session using lure fishing tactics.

- by WAYNE THOMAS

Dan Welch had already taken a party to waters near Lundy Island where they had caught numerous pollock and wrasse. I was fortunate to catch the first two bass of Predator 2's season and while small they bring promise of sport to come as the water warms. Water clarity was undoubtedly a factor on making the fish hard to find with algae prolific and frothy foam abundant. It is hoped that this will clear in the coming weeks. Despite the challenging conditions, pollock and wrasse were also brought to the boat with Dan tempting a wrasse of close to 3lb. It was good to see a steady procession of swallow's flying over as the boat drifted. We were also visited by an inquisitive seal.