Fishing for bass with the Dark Sleeper in congested areas from the shore

The Dark Sleeper is the perfect imitation of the goby, the prey that sea bass love.
The Dark Sleeper is the perfect imitation of the goby, the prey that sea bass love. © Benjamin Le Provost

Some excellent bass fishing spots are only accessible at low tide. In this situation, fishing can be complicated by the abundance of seaweed and shallow water. One lure is perfectly suited to this situation: the Megabass Dark Sleeper for flushing out bass.

Some spots are very difficult to fish at low tide because of the shallow water. In this case, the choice of lures is very limited.

A surface lure can be used if the worms are determined to come to the surface
Choosing a soft lure is complicated. A traditional lure is likely to snag a lot, even when mounted as a Texan. The Dark Sleeper from Megabass is the right weapon.

Looking at the environment

I have found this lure to be more effective when gobies are present in the area. To do this, I turn over a few stones in the pools left after the sea has receded.

 Sur ce genre de spot, de nombreuses mares sont visibles à marée basse. A coup sûr, le Dark Sleeper sera efficace.
On this kind of spot, many pools are visible at low tide. The Dark Sleeper is sure to be effective.

It's always worth doing this to get a feel for the biotope present in the area. The dark sleeper is the perfect imitation of the goby, a highly prized bass prey.


The goby is one of sea bass' favorite prey species.

A lure made to sneak in anywhere

Its presentation has already been made, but it's worth recalling its strong points.

A front-weighted lure with an internal sinker that makes it swim head down.

The special feature of this lure is the strong iron hook, perfectly concealed in the dorsal fin. This seaweed-proof mounting allows the lure to pass through the most crowded places. The risk of snagging is considerably reduced.

Toute la particularité de ce leurre réside en son hameçon intégralement dissimulé dans le corps.
The special feature of this lure is its hook, which is completely concealed in the body.

It is also possible to add a gel attachment to this fin. This is a real plus to increase the chances of capture.

Bar-friendly entertainment

I try to animate it as close to the bottom as possible. Where the prey that look like him are. Generally, I use a continuous retrieve. When I feel resistance due to an obstacle, I lift the rod to move it over.

Un bar qui se sera laissé leurrer par le Dark Sleeper.
A bar lured by the Dark Sleeper.

The hook is concealed in the body to prevent snagging.

From time to time, I'll give it a vertical pull to get it off the ground before resuming the animation close to the bottom. This way, the fish can see it rise above the bottom. This can attract their attention and make them decide to attack.

My favorite colors for the bar

I try to stick to natural numbers. The whole range is effective, but 2 stand out on my latest outings. The Ayu and the Real goby in size 21 grams.

Mes coloris favoris pour la pêche du bar
My favorite colors for bass fishing

This makes it possible to launch far even with a headwind.

I like to use the 62 mm size for a weight of 13 grams in calm seas, with no wind, to try and tempt the shyest fish.

Dark sleeper:

  • Brand: Megabass
  • Sizes: 62-77-95 mm
  • Weight: 7-9-13-16-18-23-27 g
  • Price: around ?13.
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