Cheers Tom I'll have a look, what thickness does it have to be ?
I found out how to tie it just no info on thickness
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Cheers Tom I'll have a look, what thickness does it have to be ?
I found out how to tie it just no info on thickness
Cheers
No probs. I would offer to send you some, but i'm back up at uni and didn't bring all that stuff up with me!
I used this link: Medfish Magazine - How to tie Bands with dyneema wishbone?
Says 1.5mm and 2mm dyneema, but I think I ended up using 1.5 and 1.8mm, seems to work ok!
I used this link: Medfish Magazine - How to tie Bands with dyneema wishbone?
Says 1.5mm and 2mm dyneema, but I think I ended up using 1.5 and 1.8mm, seems to work ok!
Jonny commented that he thinks some people use a wetsuit vest. This sounds like a much cheaper approach to adding thickness to the suit if you can still get it on and off over a thin vest.
sj
I'm someone who feels the cold - here's my routine with regards to wetsuits:
5mm open cell, often with 1mm/2mm open cell under-vest, in the summer months. When it starts to get a bit colder I replace the 5mm top with a 7mm top (with under-vest). When it gets colder still, in the depths of winter, I will wear a full 7mm suit with under-vest, and then I reverse the whole process as the water begins to warm again.
All of this is a fairly expensive option, and means that I am wearing quite a bit of neoprene during the winter, and need a fair bit of weight as a result. But then I tend to sty in the water for beyond 6 hours in the summer time, and beyond three hours in the winter.
A cheaper option is to wear a shortie wetsuit over you 5mm open cell spearfishing suit during the winter. This isn't as effective, but it definately does work (again, more lead required).
This routine isn't for everyone but, as I said at the top, I do like to keep as warm as possible in the water.
Hope that was helpful to someone.
(P.S: I use wetsuit trousers, as opposed to long-johns - I actually cut my 7mm long-johns down into trousers, to suit my routine)
(PPS: I've heard that there is some talk on the Italian forums that an under-vest can actually be counter productive - but I like mine)
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No probs, Ive got the wishbone as it comes as a ready made piece, Ive just searched the forum and someone else used whipping twine, so I might give that a go.
Cheers again
that's very much my take on it
of course i'm no expert, just what i've seen and heard. I dont use a vest myself, or whatever, just the 6mm jacket over 5mm long-john. 5mm gloves and socks. I ordered a 6/5mm elios 'back shadow' last month so hopefully i'll be toasty in that soon...It might also be of interest that Nequay Ian on here (cant remember his username) is developing a 1 piece suit akin to a surfers suit (entry via the neck) - i'm very keen to try that out too...
also worth remembering that you do get used to the colder water - if you can go regularly.
For what it's worth I used to use a 2mm Cressi under vest and after a while I realised it made no appreciable difference. Now I use my 7mm all year.
hi all, new to the forum and new this year to spearfishing. just wish i'd started years ago! just got a few questions, if they've been done to death in the past i appologise in advance. firstly i use a second hand 75 band gun and need to replace the bands. what should i look for in the replacements? i feel i could handle a bit more power. is it worth getting an articulated wishbone? i live just outside st austell and have been hunting the local beaches with my best catches being a 3lb bass and the same sized mullet and a slightly smaller golden grey. i know hot spots can be well guarded but if anyone could pm me with some good marks i would be very greatful. many thanks.
Had my first seal encounter today, scared the crap out of me lol, I'm no expert on them but he was huge, very friendly though trying to nibble my fins before disappearing into the gloom, I somehow missed 2 mullet before that and wondered why it went quiet all of a sudden, still I managed to collect my first bag of scallops so it turned out to be a good day.
For anyone who doesnt know I spoke to Cornwall fisheries today to check a few things out, as long as your not selling them theres no bag limit or permit required but the minimum size is 100mm and you can collect them anytime of the year in Cornwall
For anyone who doesnt know I spoke to Cornwall fisheries today to check a few things out, as long as your not selling them theres no bag limit or permit required but the minimum size is 100mm and you can collect them anytime of the year in Cornwall
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Had my first seal encounter today, scared the crap out of me lol, I'm no expert on them but he was huge, very friendly though trying to nibble my fins before disappearing into the gloom, I somehow missed 2 mullet before that and wondered why it went quiet all of a sudden, still I managed to collect my first bag of scallops so it turned out to be a good day.
For anyone who doesnt know I spoke to Cornwall fisheries today to check a few things out, as long as your not selling them theres no bag limit or permit required but the minimum size is 100mm and you can collect them anytime of the year in Cornwall
Well done Mate!!!!!!
Good on you for checking up on the rules and regs best to be prepared rep on its way
Had my first seal encounter today, scared the crap out of me lol, I'm no expert on them but he was huge, very friendly though trying to nibble my fins before disappearing into the gloom, I somehow missed 2 mullet before that and wondered why it went quiet all of a sudden, still I managed to collect my first bag of scallops so it turned out to be a good day.
For anyone who doesnt know I spoke to Cornwall fisheries today to check a few things out, as long as your not selling them theres no bag limit or permit required but the minimum size is 100mm and you can collect them anytime of the year in Cornwall
Nice one.
Although you've just made my life a bit tougher as my better half will pester me even more as to why I can't find them now she's clapped eyes on your haul.
As I'm a beginner any tips on where to find them? Are they in deep water beyond my abilities for example and what sort of locations should I look for? Hints and tips gratefully received.
Thanks for the comments on vest folks. Sounds like I should see how long I can stick it out in my 5mm and worry about it if I start sufferig the cold too bad.
sj
Well done Mate!!!!!!
Good on you for checking up on the rules and regs best to be prepared rep on its way
Thanks mate
Haha I know how you feel, some of the other pics on here have had me receiving the same sort of questions ie why dont you get any lobsters.
I found them in various depths around 4-9 metres.
Sj soft muddy ground is where I find most of mine. After heavy storms they get washed into the rough ground around the sand ready for picking , at least thats my theory anyway.
Heres a video I made lastyear in march, the ground im taking the scallops from was right next a huge sandy drop off
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyYAKQ0zBdE]YouTube - Scallop Diving 29 March 2009[/ame]
hope this helps.
Heres a video I made lastyear in march, the ground im taking the scallops from was right next a huge sandy drop off
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyYAKQ0zBdE]YouTube - Scallop Diving 29 March 2009[/ame]
hope this helps.
Here you go, this from the CEFAS website on scallop cultivation (2002):
Depth of water
access to the nets.
Substrate
Scallops prefer substrates of clean, firm sand, fine
gravel or sandy gravel, sometimes with an admixture
of mud. This is their natural habitat. They will only
survive on fine sediments provided current speeds
are reasonably slow to prevent disturbance of the
sediment, which could suffocate the scallops, if
they became covered. Hard sediments are
unsuitable, as the scallops are unable to bury
themselves sufficiently to avoid predation.
gravel or sandy gravel, sometimes with an admixture
of mud. This is their natural habitat. They will only
survive on fine sediments provided current speeds
are reasonably slow to prevent disturbance of the
sediment, which could suffocate the scallops, if
they became covered. Hard sediments are
unsuitable, as the scallops are unable to bury
themselves sufficiently to avoid predation.
Depth of water
Sites with depth of water between 15-30 metres are
ideal. Allowing for tidal fluctuations, it is essential
that nets should not be in contact with the seabed.
This avoids predators such as starfish and crabs,
which are the two main enemies of scallops, gaining ideal. Allowing for tidal fluctuations, it is essential
that nets should not be in contact with the seabed.
This avoids predators such as starfish and crabs,
access to the nets.
No probs.
I've only collected them myself a few times, and the places that I know are fairly shallow (5 meters?) and fairly 'muddy' (if memory serves), but with little current. Although I've spoken to someone who scuba dives them for a living, and he is hunting down below the 20 meter mark.
If you do find any in shallower waters I'd keep the location to yourself, because if word gets out they probably won't last very long - good luck.
(Another way to help ensure that they will still be there when you go back is to only take enough for one meal each time you visit).
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