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The romantic lure of Island life is alive and well just off the coast of Essex. Mersea Island, nestled between the river Blackwater and Colne estuaries is approximately nine miles south-east of Colchester, and is without doubt one of the county's best kept secrets.

The island is approximately five miles by two miles, and has a perimeter of twelve miles encompassing the town of West Mersea and the village of East Mersea. The name is a derivation of the Anglo Saxon word ‘Meresig’, which dates from the early 10th Century and means 'island of the pool'.
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Local Bass Fishing Reports

Many Mersea locals are infatuated with the quest to land the big Mersea Bass.

Details of Mersea based exploits in the pursuit of this true games species can be found here. It is hoped that regular contributions from the elder states people of Mersea Bass fishing will be providing a much awaited insight into their success.

To submit reports, email nobby@west-mersea.co.uk with details for the columns below.

 

Mersea island bass fishing society

Mersea Island Bass Fishing

 
Date Angler Location Bait Time / Tide / Weather Method Catch
27th August 2006 Nobby & Bobby Pennyhole Bay Local fresh Lugworm 12:00 - 17:00    HW 15:15 (4.8m) Cloudy Beach caster bottom tackle, Spinning rod with float, spinning rod & various spinners. 5 Schoolie Bass caught with float and bottom tackle. Float fishing for Bass is great fun!! No luck with spinners.
8th September 2006 Nobby & Bobby Pennyhole Bay Local fresh Lugworm 12:00 - 17:00    HW 13:23 (5.6m) Sunny Beach caster bottom tackle, Spinning rod with float, spinning rod & various spinners. 4 Schoolie Bass caught with float and bottom tackle. 1 2 lb caught on 2lb test rod, excellent fun.
24th September 2006 Nobby & Bobby Pennyhole Bay Local fresh Lugworm 12:00 - 16:30    HW 14:12 (4.8m) Cloudy / Wind Beach caster with bottom tackle 2 Schoolie Bass