Bass and flounder fishing on the famous Inch beach, County Kerry Ireland with harbour ragworm.

Bass and flounder fishing on the famous Inch beach, County Kerry Ireland with harbour ragworm for bait.
A break in the weather meant Connie and myself could get to Inch for some bass fishing. unfortunately the big ones eluded us but there was plenty of sport to be had they were all released.
I am sponsored by Yuki and some of the yuki products have been sponsored.

[@davidburgess2354]

Great video! Brought back wonderful memories of when I fished Inch nearly 50 years ago and camped in a small site behind the strand where I used to dig plenty of lug at low tide. I had similar catches with plenty of bass and flounders, some of which we used to cook up on our camping stove. The flounders were delicious, much tastier than those caught on muddy ground. Great to see that the beach is still productive.

[@Inshore_Angler]

Hi David I'm really thrilled that my little video stirred up those great memories. It certainly sounds like they were great times. There is still a little site behind it but it has a chip wagon so I assume there isn't much fish being cooked up on the camp stoves any more

[@davidburgess2354]

Yes, the memories I have are still vivid. The campsite was run by an eccentric Welshman who lived in a broken down, undrivable but habitable VW camper van. He was an ex army captain and had delivered his wife in Wales an ultimatum to the effect that he was off to Ireland to live an independent life and she could accompany him If she wanted but she declined his kind offer! He used to run the site on behalf of the farmer who owned it and collected the fees from the campers and supplemented his income by putting some long lines out in the estuary and selling his catch. He used to regale us with his stories and even taught us how to make marmalade which he demonstrated in the toilet block one evening- a bizarre interlude indeed. We asked him about getting bait because we had not brought a fork with us and he said that we need to go and knock on the door of a local pensioner who would show us the ropes. I’ll never forget what happened. This gnarly old codger answered the door in his dressing gown and said he would be delighted to go and dig some lug with us. He re-emerged a few minutes later dressed in a smart tweed suit no less with his shovel in hand and gave us a lesson in the estuary on how to trench dig and keep the water out of the hole he had just dug. He seemed to be in a state of ecstasy and talked about his shovel, yes it was a shovel, in terms of almost religious reverence. I have never seen anyone dig so fast- he would have put a JCB to shame-so we concluded that he must have perhaps been a navvy in his youth. Abiding memories indeed and my apologies for rambling on a bit but I thought they’d bring a smile to your face.@@Inshore_Angler

[@robbieallan6522]

That's a cool story I've got a few like that not 50 years ago but 30 and a different beach rocky ground and we hit wrasse Pollack n coalie and the odd plaice n codling.

[@eimearosullivan9548]

Great fishing well done 👏

[@minnietoby]

Sharing good knowledge on to other anglers , you are a proper angler Chris thank you absolute respect

[@Inshore_Angler]

Thanks mate that's really sound to say I started the channel to try help lads get a few extra fish and to become rich 🤣 50% success

[@johnharty9409]

Great to see you back again Chris…great video and fishing….Inch can be a deadly spot for lots of schoolies…early or late in the season!!

[@ronniearchibald]

Well done Chris, great evening fishing, good to get you out back on the beach

[@Inshore_Angler]

I've been doing a good few comps over the year but unfortunately haven't been in a position to video any of them

[@ronniearchibald]

@@Inshore_Angler hopefully you will get a few videos out in the near future

[@gordoncarass2360]

Nice to see you back again Chris, it`s been a while. I remember having a similar session on Inch back in November 2011. The beach was stacked out with schoolies and the intervention of a nice sized Sea Trout but what stood out that day was the temperature, we were stood fishing in tee shirts! I bet that dose not happen to often. Absolutely the best video I`ve seen for some time, you showed Inch and the surrounding area off at it`s best, please don`t leave it so long till the next one. Best wishes Gordon.

[@Inshore_Angler]

Thanks Gordon man it's rare enough to get such a nice weather window to film in. Like at the moment I'm looking out at a solid easterly with heavy showers and around 9 degrees it just makes filming so hard its stressful lol

[@colinphilpott3700]

Welcome back Sir😁 Great to see you back Chris.

[@Inshore_Angler]

Thanks Colin I must say the warm welcome has me wanting to get out and do more

[@bassblanker5359]

Cracking video Chris so good to have you back producing informative content in such a fab location. Good sign to see the schoolies, been a worry that there hasn’t been the younger year classes coming through, hopefully the future looks bright for the species. Thanks again🥳

[@Inshore_Angler]

Thanks mate. Inch has a lot of schoolies on it this time of year thankfully its the same again this year.

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

Cheers Chris … would love to get down to Kerry for a break and get a few sessions in looks gorgeous. Thanks Chris take care mate 👍🎣🎣

[@brianhealy4399]

Great to see you back making videos can't wait for the next one well done

[@Inshore_Angler]

Nice one Brian I was hoping to get out this weekend but the plans have been scuppered. Still hoping to have one for next weekend

[@alanh3907]

Very nice results 👍

[@Inshore_Angler]

Ya man it was a great day out and not that long of a session either

[@healy484]

Excellent video as always Chris 👌. We shall go for the gilts next year if you are up for it .

[@Inshore_Angler]

Nice one man I definitely need to get them ticked off my list

[@healy484]

@@Inshore_Angler definitely, maybe an late night or early one I usually camp out

[@konstantinosferko]

Well done Chris bud 👍 cracking session mate 👍

[@Inshore_Angler]

Cheers mate it was nice to see the rod tip moving for sure

[@chrisangler2742]

Great vid chris lovely treble bet they put up a fight on the kenta

[@Inshore_Angler]

They weren't keen to come in at all it was good fun I thought I had a good bass on as they were all fighting together 🤣

[@fishingireland7719]

Great video

[@Inshore_Angler]

Nice one thanks 😊

[@westcorkfisher.3763]

Brilliant.. I tried there a few weeks ago after taking your advice.. I failed dismally lol..but you all caught that night in the munster match I believe..I went off to watch the rugby in Foleys but I will be back..I absolutely loved it..next time..cheers. Jeremy.

[@Inshore_Angler]

It was tempting to go watch it too but the fishing was fantastic away from the weed. I'd 18 flounders and a bass that night. Ideally you want a bit of a surf but the lads down to my right had a bass each about 5lb

[@westcorkfisher.3763]

@@Inshore_Angler yep...I got away from the weed up by the high dunes as you said..east wind was a bit strong..but I had fun.. I met Alan and Jason..they had a great weekend.. next time..cheers

[@ianchristopherson1973]

Great vid mate, what rod and reel are you using??

[@Inshore_Angler]

@ianchristopherson1973 that's the yuki neox kenta 4.5m and I think the shimano surf leader reel

[@colinphilpott3700]

And they would be most welcome. You are building quiet a library of refrence for future generations of anglers.

[@Inshore_Angler]

Cheers Colin that was always the plan. It used to be the case that there was a fishing rod in every house in Ireland. Can't help but think the country would be in a better place if more kids got into fishing

[@colinphilpott3700]

True that.🙂@@Inshore_Angler

[@abooth4622]

Nice one Chris, lucky boy to be fishing there while I have to work!

[@Inshore_Angler]

Work is over rated Mr Booth 🤣

[@abooth4622]

@@Inshore_Angler, work is very overrated, but it pays for my trips to the Kingdom!!

[@colinosullivan2828]

Shameless product placement at the start of the video #yuki😆 Nice one Chris…and your Co-star Connie🎣

[@Inshore_Angler]

Ha ha in my defence I do say that in the description. There used to be a paid promotion video but I can't for the life of me find it on the phone

[@GAVINOCONNOR]

Nice treble chris

[@Inshore_Angler]

Thanks man i know they were small but it's great to see the numbers

[@robbieallan6522]

Score m8 ... 3 fish first cast that's brilliant I've only seen 3 or more with mackerel feathers and I mean mackerel not bass, must be a hungry shoal out there 😋.

[@Inshore_Angler]

Big time I'd say they had the beach swarmed over high water. The flounders were taking over as we were leaving

[@robbieallan6522]

@@Inshore_Angler hoping to see some in your next upload, definitely got my subscription today m8

[@robbieallan6522]

@@Inshore_Angler did you ask about a recommendation for a reel under £100 ? I can't recall if it was you or another video but I can recommend the JAXON ATLANTIC SURF 700, Excellent reel for me I bought it in January and it cost £54.99 and I don't have a bad thing to sag about it. Works for both distance casting off any beach or for spinning of a rock mark or for pier fishing, good all rounder.

[@williammcdonald3293]

Beautiful location to be fishing, Bass fishing in Kerry what more can a man want?

[@Inshore_Angler]

There isn't a whole pile left now once the worm bucket has a healthy population and the hooks stay sharp

[@keithdouglas9848]

Great video but what happened to showing the rig lol 😂

[@Inshore_Angler]

I dunno man must be a glitch in the Internet 🤣

[@robbieallan6522]

What distance were you putting those baits and did you use a grip or rolling lead? Very similar to a beach 10 minutes from me and people do catch bass n flounder but I've never fished it for bass and those who have won't share these details like its a state secret..

[@Inshore_Angler]

Lol ya it's definitely secret service with some lads. I was using the yuki double pyramid 113g lead. Maybe 60m kind of aiming for where the swell was picking up not that there was much

[@robbieallan6522]

@@Inshore_Angler I've been told on certain beaches aim for the 3rd breaker out but its not really possible on beaches really slow shelving like the one near me cuz you'd land in about 4 inches of water mind you sometimes that's deep enough, I imagine that method 3rd breaker is more for quick shelving beaches like a 30 yard cast puts you in 15 to 20 feet of water, I've been told they like to cruise in the choppy water for sandeels n spratts being churned up. I guess I'll be taking a couple rods trying different methods n distance.

[@GregMatthews-m1m]

Great video Chris was just wondering what reel line you are using for the bass and flounder.

[@Inshore_Angler]

That was Yuki invisible .20mm and the Yuki safu leader

[@GregMatthews-m1m]

@@Inshore_Angler what's that in pounds Chris around 10/12lb thanks.