If there’s one rod that just screams “right, we’re going long today”, it’s the Samson Longcast Expanse 12ft 15–60g.

As autumn fades and the coastline starts to empty, most lure anglers pack away their gear for the winter.

It had been over a week since I last got out — not long for most, but it felt like forever to me.

Left the house at 6:30 this morning and was on the shore by 8 after a long walk in.

Straight after work, no dinner, just the gear in the boot and the urge to find something big.

This one always stirs debate — whether or not the colour of your headlamp actually matters when fishing for bass from the shore at night.

I hadn’t planned on heading out, having already fished the previous two days.

Sometimes the obsession bites hard enough that sleep isn’t an option.

Over the years I’ve tried just about every type of soft plastic going, but I always find myself coming back to Pirate Lures

Few lure brands stand out the way Samson Fishing does. Every lure they make is a reflection of skill, experience, and deep respect for both the fish and the environment.

The bass thrashed, the hook slipped, and next thing I knew it was buried in me.

If you fish in Ireland, chances are you already know Henry’s Tackle. It’s one of those rare shops that’s become part of the angling landscape.

It had been a rough week for bass angling: broken rods, lost lures, and relentless poor conditions.