Northern Holland

 

Den Helder

The Marsdiep channel between Northern Holland and Texel is an area that is often ignored what European sea bass is concerned. It’s hard to angle because of the many loose boulders which extend far beneath the water surface.

The shoreline may seem rather monotonous, but the rocky seabed presents quite a challenge. Its strong currents and underwater obstacles make this area an ideal hunting ground for the maritime basses.

Fishing methods:

Spin fishing:

In this case it’s best to use floating wobblers or shads with light lead heads (<10g).

Float fishing:

The best bait: ragworms

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Beaches

The beaches between Den Helder and Bergen aan Zee. For us European sea bass anglers the jetties and moles along the coast are most interesting. Especially that jetty head, the storm tide protection is secured by large stones. Many European sea bass look for food found there.

Fishing methods:

Surfcasting

Best baits: ragworms, razor clams, peeler crabs

Spin fishing

Best baits: long artificial worms in light colors, lead heads up to 28g, wobbler

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Hondbosser Dike

Just like at the beach, we see some long stone jetties.

But it’s also worth a try between the breakwaters and from the shore. Our spiny-finned friends like to seek cover behind the rocks.

Fishing methods:

Spin fishing:

Best bait: wobblers and spoons

In the dark: black twisters with light lead heads (<10g!!!)

Float fishing:

The best bait: ragworms

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Ijmuiden

The Ijmuiden harbor moles

The southern mole is one of the longest of the Dutch coast. Carrying lightweight baggage is advisable, unless you plan to come by bike or motor scooter. The basalt blocs are a real Eldorado for hungry fish. But don’t forget the stone heaps at the beginning of the “angler catwalk”-especially at night.

Fishing methods:

Spin fishing

Best bait: your typical artificial baits. Here’s a little tip: bass really go for deep-diving plugs during daytime.

Floatfishing:

Best bait: ragworms and little sandeels