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Tonysand
Joined: Aug 08, 2009
Posts: 3
Location: Leamington Spa
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:57 pm |
 
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Saw on recently mussels being used to catch bass. Has anyone tried this and did it work? |
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dannypanter
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Joined: Mar 17, 2008
Posts: 644
Location: Marchwood
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Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:50 am |
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Hi Tony
I have used mussel and limpet for bass many a time and often to devastating effect, this is really after a good storm or in rough conditions,
They are however a real pain to get enough of it on the hook to make a good bait and requires quite alot of bait elastic, Goldzac is the best bait elastic to use as its light brown in colour not white its thinner and more dureable but hard to get hold of, makeup jewelery shops like claires accessories usually stock it for a couple of quid.
Danny. |
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redmouse
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Joined: Sep 25, 2008
Posts: 612
Location: cork, ireland
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Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:10 pm |
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lay the mussel meat on a tray and lightly cover in salt about 5/6 hours before you intend to use them. this will dry them out slightly and make them easier to get on a hook. 30 seconds after being in the water they rehydrate back to normal again. |
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hatter
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Joined: Jun 04, 2009
Posts: 514
Location: leeds west yorkshire
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Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:36 pm |
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thats good advice Redmouse cheers |
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ian1965
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Joined: Jan 23, 2011
Posts: 91
Location: Birstall nr Leeds
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Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:40 pm |
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sounds like good advice ,,
Cheers
Ian |
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Metalmark
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Joined: Jun 15, 2011
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Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:19 pm |
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Put em in a saucepan, with shallots, white wne and cream... sod the Bass I love em LOL  |
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hatter
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Joined: Jun 04, 2009
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Location: leeds west yorkshire
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Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:53 pm |
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flattiefanatic
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Joined: Oct 03, 2007
Posts: 1877
Location: Sleaford, Linconshire
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:06 am |
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| Put em in a saucepan, with shallots, white wne and cream... sod the Bass I love em LOL |
Better option lol |
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Tonysand
Joined: Aug 08, 2009
Posts: 3
Location: Leamington Spa
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:27 pm |
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Thanks fellas, gives me "food for thought" :-) |
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