Hi i am new to salt water fly fishing.Just wanted to know is there any good spots for bass fishing in the south of ireland around county cork?and what kind of tackle should i be using?I have a 10 foot g-loomis distance rod rated 8 line.A 8 rio windcutter line would these be suitable or is there specific gear for the salt.Thanks in advance.

Err.. you are within the best area in Europe to catch bass
There are loads of sites online that list well known marks. Start with these and then explore that excellent coastline for others.

Fishing in Ireland. An angler's guide to the best fishing in Ireland.
Sea Angling in Ireland - THE SHORE MARKS OF WEST CORK, including BANTRY BAY and the SHEEPSHEAD PENNINSULA

As for tackle use your freshwater gear just rinse it off - a 9ft 8wt or 9wt rod, basic reel and Intermediate, Floating lines, stripping basket, waders and studded boots.

As JRT says its all good down that way and backalong to Owenahinch ,and Clonakilty,your gear should be ok and bring a line tray/basket.

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Tight lines to all,Ferg

Thanks for the replies.Is there any time of the year that is best for the bass or are they in all year round ,probably a stubid question but i have spent the last 20 years fishing loughs such as currane,mask never cast a fly in the sea before.heard today white bay by white gate is good,Is this place worth a shot,

Your in Bass Heaven my friend...as long as you put the effort in!!! I'm up North & would kill to be where you are!!!

Your rod should be good enough to get you a taster as long as its got some backbone & your line is a great one. But do yourself a favour & get a graphite reel as I have found (only my own experience mind you) that most 'saltwaterproof' alloy reels I've used, except the big boys like Abel & Tibor, will suffer a little unless you strip everything off right to the bone (inc backing) every time & rinse & dry thoroughly...sounds simple enough but it becomes a real pain in the backside doing it over & over again every week of the season.

I use a graphite loop evotec thingy for the salt & its great (& cheap)...I just peel my flyline off & give it a good rinse. The reel just keeps going & going without issue (its in its 5th year).

A 9 weight outfit is handy when the onshore winds gets rough but an 8 is a delight most of the time.

Hi David

Inch beach, near trabolgan is a good spot

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