Tag: Marc Cowling Books

Is ‘waiting’ still fishing…?

Patience is a virtue that WILL catch you more bass! Here’s an example of a fine February fish and the story behind it.

A Beginners Guide to buying your first bass lure fishing rod…

In this video, I describe the immediately noticeable VISUAL and PERFORMANCE indicators in regard to how a Bass Lure Rod differs from a Spinning Rod…

Finding the gaps (in the weather and weed…)

A wonderful example of just how much bass lure fishing has evolved in the UK with my February 58cm fish.

The first of many more in February?

A fresh easterly breeze, early February, following weeks of rain and Gales. Was I confident? You bet!

My Personal Catches in 2025 (Part 3 of 3)

Part 3 highlights how a dedicated approach to my fishing culminated in my BEST personal season to date.

My Personal Catches in 2025 (Part 2 of 3)

The spring and summer months saw more of a variety of tactics and methods employed, alongside the usual suspects in regards to lures.

My Personal Catches in 2025 (Part 1 of 3)

Part 1 of 3, depicts the spectacular captures I achieved on one specific type of lure, within what was a seminal first 3 months of 2025.

Is There a ‘Better’ Surface Lure…?

The Xorus Patchinko 125 is an almost ‘universal’ surface or top-water sliding lure that is an absolute ‘must have’ acquisition in my opinion.

The ‘Deadly Delay’ (to a surface lure!)

A recent beauty of mine at 68cm, and the story behind it – all associated to increasing your chances of catching bass on surface lures…