Introduction

Fly-fishing for Bass in the South of England is becoming the most exciting method for catching this hard fighting species. Traditionally found in warm Southern waters of the UK, (Dicentrachus Labrax) can be located near shorelines and coastal areas, outcrops and shingle flats. This fish can be so close inshore that you would actually miss them if you used traditional methods of beach-casting.

Using fly-fishing equipment allows the Sport-fisherman to travel quickly and efficiently between feeding areas - as you will discover, if Bass are not feeding it's probably because they are not there so keeping pace with these ferocious hunters is of primary importance.

As an introduction to the sport, we will concentrate on fishing in areas near estuary mouths, spits and outcrops these areas change constantly through the seasons due to exceptional weather patters and as a result, feeding hot-spots migrate from one place to another. Any area near mussel beds, shingle flats or confluences will hold Bass and on the Sussex coastline there are many areas with this profile which can result in hectic sport.