moray bass

[jambono1]

Have heard that whilst spinning for sea-trout in spey bay(the scottish north easts chesil)bass are taken each year in small numbers.What would be the best way to target them.Spinning,bait(not sure if peeler are readily available round here)
Have all the gear but no idea.
STU,GARMOUTH.

[fishbonkers]

Hi,

If spinning works for the sea trout anglers, then I feel that their spinners are mimiking prey fish that are in the water. This natural food could be all sorts of things - I don't know the location but maybe there are brit, or small mackerel, or elvers, or sandeels there. I suggest you don't bother with bait if the fish are used to chasing their food.

So try some of the classic spinners -
Abu Toby
Dexter Wedge
Abu Coster (in silver or copper)
Abu Krill (old type sea trout lure)

Also try a redgill-type lure, in pearl colour, a couple of feet behind a barrel lead.

Also have a look at the book 'Bass and BASS', which is a large book full of facts on bass feeding, habits, behaviour, fishing tactics etc. See www.anglersbookcase.com