‘LURE FISHING FOR BASS OVER OPEN COASTAL REEFS IN DARKNESS’ is my latest production, based on how I approach bass lure fishing for bass at night – a period when your chances of latching into more, and indeed larger bass are most definitely enhanced!
Alongside targeting VERY specific features set within and over the reef systems (such as depressions, gullies, channels, troughs, ridges, pools, sandy patches, and weed beds) I discuss the tactics, methods, and above all, the retrieval techniques I utilised to catch 2x bass of 55cm and 62cm just recently.
Furthermore. I discuss the lure types and the specific colours that I use in both dusk and full-on darkness, such as the Senkos, Soft Stick Baits, Albie Snax, Savage Gear Gravity Sticks, and Needlefish lures.
As ever, Bertie The Border Terrier makes a few appearances, and there is a great deal of Drone Footage to enjoy that not only depict the types marks and venues I am targeting, but that highlight the bass-rich environments and majestic beauty to the south Devon coastline. Enjoy!!
New VLOG Format
My MARC COWLING | BASS LURE FISHING | THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE website is now also a VLOG, whereby I will cover the following bass lure fishing related subjects:
- My Personal Catches of Bass on Lures.
- Tackle/Equipment Reviews.
- Instructional and Educational information (aimed at beginners up to intermediate level).
- The Promotion of my Books.
My Bass Lure Fishing Books
(Including my most recent release: The Lure of The Bass – The Revised Edition)

For stock levels, purchasing options (BACS or PayPal) and for information in regards to the contents of each of my respective publications you can follow the links below. Alternatively, if you wish to contact me, please either complete the Contact Form below or email me directly at: marccowlingblf@yahoo.com
The Lure of The Bass – The Revised Edition
Bass Lure Fishing – A Guide’s Perspective (Volume 1)
Bass Lure Fishing – A Guide’s Perspective (Volume 2)
My Professional Guiding Service
‘South Devon Bass Guide Ltd’

I am the Founder, Owner, and Director of the UK’s Number One Professional Bass Lure Fishing and Guiding Service – South Devon Bass Guide Ltd.
My 2nd Guide Joe and I provide personal instruction and guidance and lessons associated to everything there is to know about catching this most mercurial and enigmatic species, and arguably the UK’s premier sporting sea fish.
Moreover, these sessions (be it One-to-One, 2 Person, or 3 Day Packages for 3 anglers) are conducted in a friendly manner, and are completed along one the UK’s most beautiful sections of coastline – the wonderful South Hams.
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