Cornwall Spearfishing 2006

[stuckinsurrey]

Was camping at Par Sands - near Polkerris a couple of years ago and there were loads of mullet and bass in the surf on the sandy beach. Was wading off the beach, its really shallow sloping and they were between me and the beach, in probably only knee deep water. Had a very frustrating afternoon with some spinners catching naff all as they swam all around me! Have been thinking about going back down with Podge but taking the spearguns this time.

[podge]

Originally Posted by Mr. X

Is that Praa Sands? I am just planning a trip down late Summer. I like cottages but for some reason "the team" want to try a caravan ... anyway it turns out that caravans are often located with access to out of the way beaches (due to lack of planning laws for mobile homes perhaps?).

I was looking at several places around the Lizard/Helston/Penzance/St. Ives/Hayle area; Lizard being the main draw for this trip. Wondered if anyone had any recommendations for spearing, snorkelling & kayaking spots, caravan sites (/cottages/etc.)?

This area is all new to me, my past experience in Cornwall has mainly been on the N. coast, W. Penwith & one trip to Liskeard & the coast south of there.

Some areas that caught my eye so far: Praa Sands, Kennack Sands, Kenneggy Sands, Cadgwith, Poltesco, Polbream Cove, Polpeor Cove, Bass Point(...always suspicious about places with such names tho!). The whole of the Lizard looks pretty interesting to me .

Sea view holiday park on the lizard very cheap but very basic stayed there at the end of May and its right on Kennack sands.
I’ll try and find some contact details if I’ve still got them.

[podge]

Originally Posted by Mr. X

Some areas that caught my eye so far: Praa Sands, Kennack Sands, Kenneggy Sands, Cadgwith, Poltesco, Polbream Cove, Polpeor Cove, Bass Point(...always suspicious about places with such names tho!). The whole of the Lizard looks pretty interesting to me .

Church cove right on the bottom of the lizard is worth a shot had a look last time I was down there (had the family so didn’t get in) looks as fishy as you like.
Also cape Cornwall is worth exploring but the tides look like they need a bit of respect.

[Mr. X]

Originally Posted by stuckinsurrey

... there were loads of mullet and bass in the surf .... Had a very frustrating afternoon with some spinners catching naff all as they swam all around me! Have been thinking about going back down with Podge but taking the spearguns this time.

That'll teach 'em not to take the spinners!

[Loveboater]

Theres a good camp site / caravan park at Praa Sands (Praa Sands Holiday Village I think). The shop on the beach rents sit on top kayaks as well.

[Greenheart]

Originally Posted by stuckinsurrey

Was camping at Par Sands - near Polkerris a couple of years ago and there were loads of mullet and bass in the surf on the sandy beach. Was wading off the beach, its really shallow sloping and they were between me and the beach, in probably only knee deep water. Had a very frustrating afternoon with some spinners catching naff all as they swam all around me! Have been thinking about going back down with Podge but taking the spearguns this time.

I'll have some of that!!! Getting quite excited now. Anyone else got any info on the area?

[Jep]

Hi Guys - I'm new to this forum. Thought I'd join as I went spearing with a borrowed gun in St Austell early last year and had a great time (only caught a Spider Crab though...).

I used to live near Mullion and the whole area is great for fish in the summer. The Lizard is great for Mackerel and Pollack and also a few bass. Try the walk around past the lighthouse and go off the rocks (be careful though and watch the tides). Coverack (bit off the beaten track), Poldhu Cove round the corner from Church Cove , Mullion Cove all great. Theres a few hidden coves/beaches you can walk to as well, on the side roads between Helston and St Michaels Mount - ask a local for directions

I've just got hold of an Omer SpearHunter Float to get me out a bit further this year, although I need to buy my own weapon. Has anyone got any preferences on buying a speargun? I'm thinking about pump rather than band (perhaps another thread though?).

[Jez]

Mr X, I think Pekka did a Lizard tour last year. Try using the search facility on the forum to see if its still around. He had pictures if I remember. He also showed me some video on his pc of some pretty decent pollack. Oh, yeah, watch out for seals, he was followed on several occasions!

[podge]

Originally Posted by Jez

. Oh, yeah, watch out for seals, he was followed on several occasions!

Seals bloody nightmare myself and stuckinsurrey had a bit of trouble with one or two up the coast a bit from St Just.
I’m pretty sure that the biggest of them had a bit of a thing for stuckinsurrey!!!!!

[Robbo66]

Originally Posted by Jep

Hi Guys - I'm new to this forum. Thought I'd join as I went spearing with a borrowed gun in St Austell early last year and had a great time (only caught a Spider Crab though...).

I used to live near Mullion and the whole area is great for fish in the summer. The Lizard is great for Mackerel and Pollack and also a few bass. Try the walk around past the lighthouse and go off the rocks (be careful though and watch the tides). Coverack (bit off the beaten track), Poldhu Cove round the corner from Church Cove , Mullion Cove all great. Theres a few hidden coves/beaches you can walk to as well, on the side roads between Helston and St Michaels Mount - ask a local for directions

I've just got hold of an Omer SpearHunter Float to get me out a bit further this year, although I need to buy my own weapon. Has anyone got any preferences on buying a speargun? I'm thinking about pump rather than band (perhaps another thread though?).

Hi Jep,

just read your post, though in wales I know your area very well. Coverak, Mullion, Gweek etc.....very good fishing. Go band not Pneumatic, Omer T20 vey good but a pig to reload as open muzzle, or Beuchat Mundial very good, size 90. Good luck.
Rob

[stuckinsurrey]

Seals bloody nightmare myself and stuckinsurrey had a bit of trouble with one or two up the coast a bit from St Just.

I’m pretty sure that the biggest of them had a bit of a thing for stuckinsurrey!!!!!

He was looking at me a bit funny, could'nt wait to get out! Unfortunately it seems as though i look a little bit too much like a seal in my wetsuit which made the seal come over all amourous!

[podge]

Originally Posted by Jep

need to buy my own weapon. Has anyone got any preferences on buying a speargun? I'm thinking about pump rather than band (perhaps another thread though?).

Going for your first gun
have a word with spearo dave (www.spearo.co.uk)
I’ve got one of his venom 75’s as a first gun and it’s been fine.

[Jep]

Originally Posted by Robbo66

Hi Jep,

just read your post, though in wales I know your area very well. Coverak, Mullion, Gweek etc.....very good fishing. Go band not Pneumatic, Omer T20 vey good but a pig to reload as open muzzle, or Beuchat Mundial very good, size 90. Good luck.
Rob

Hi Rob, Cornwall is nice this time of year - dismal in Winter though, I'm off to Pentewan Sands in St Austell again this summer - camping (caravan) right on the beach - fantastic!. Saw quite a few big Wrasse and a couple of 'edible' Crabs down there last Easter but not much else. Good kelp beds and gulleys to explore.

Do you know an internet site where I could have a look at/buy a Beuchat?

Cheers
Mike

[Robbo66]

Mike,
this is the gun I have, very good, accurate and light. I bought the 100 as have a 90 already. Look at the site and they will offer info on stockists. Apnea in Jersey have also just started stocking beuchat.

http://www.beuchat.fr/catalogue/inde...egorie&scat=13


Rob

[Greenheart]

[quote=Jep]Hi Rob, Cornwall is nice this time of year - dismal in Winter though, I'm off to Pentewan Sands in St Austell again this summer - camping (caravan) right on the beach - fantastic!. Saw quite a few big Wrasse and a couple of 'edible' Crabs down there last Easter but not much else. Good kelp beds and gulleys to explore.

Do you know an internet site where I could have a look at/buy a Beuchat?

Cheers
Mike[/quote

Hi Mike, when are you down in Cornwall? I shall be at Par in St Austell bay for 7 days from 24th June.]