Dorset Spear Fishing 2012

[DafyddRees]

I would be VERY surprised if they died from a bacterial infection caused caused by a water borne microbe found in tap water... The amount of highly pathogenic organisms hiding up your nose is infinite. The nasal mucosa will be only infiltrated in certain conditions by certain pathogens.

They might have picked up the scum around a tap which may have contained something very horrible but I doubt it was from the water itself as we have amongst the safest drinking water in the world. The last case of water contamination I heard was a type of amoeba that lives in sheep causing problems in Wales.

1 freak case.... Neti pots are safe IMHO when use correctly

Edit: The only two deaths I could find referring to Neti pots were caused by amoeba, poor sods. Horrible way to go

 

[BarnacleBoy]

Speaking of ear related things....the last dive I did, I had trouble pressurising one ear a couple of times towards the end of the dive. Anyone any ideas why this might be? No trouble at the start and I'm careful to have water in my ears (ie flushing hood).

Now got a slight ache...which could be related or could be swimmer's ear, which I reckon I'm prone to

 

[Jaca]

eustachian tube might be swollen because of cold water or just a cold... after a long dive (6-7 hours in the water and between 100 and 150 dives) I've got some problems with equalizing. I think that equalization may iritate the mucous membrane in my ear. have a few days off (or do not dive deep)

 

[BarnacleBoy]

OK, cool Jaca - that sounds about right. I was in for about 4hrs and it was only at the end.

 

[wolf_diver]

my job has me living in the water for days even weeks at a time, getting ear problems is just part of the job. Make sure you shower out your ears after diving and dont try to remove wax from the ears with earbuds, if you use sofradex in both ears after diving or a vinegar/olive oil mix. this will force out the nasty water which starts to fester and keep the wax moving. Use the first choice unless your super tight, then go for option two if so!!!!

Blue skys and safe waters

Wolf.

 

[speerolee]

Any of you guys getting today or saturday???

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[wolf_diver]

Yep getting in with Barnacleboy Saturday morning about 06.00, weather dependant as normal!!!

 

[moomin]

Anyone know of any decent places around the Christchurch/Bournemouth area? Ive been under the pier plenty of times and its always stuffed with mullet early in the morning.

 

[Jaca]

which pier? bournemouth? I thought it is not allowed to dive near piers... haven't you got any problems? try near the chain ferry at sandbanks. on the left from the ferry there is loads of flatfish and nearer the ferry you can find a seabass but be careful because there is a lot of anglers. I tried the shell bay once and cought a nice place but only sandy bottom and naked men on the beach ... there is small reef near the boscombe pier but I haven't had chance to try this spot.

 

[BarnacleBoy]

So back (just) from the dive with Wolf. Viz was about 3m. Almost no fish around (apart from a shoal of mullet that did not pass 1m from my speartip and that I did not miss...no I'm not admitting to that). Really nice to meet Wolf for the first time (genuine chap!) and get in the water again. That was the fun part, then came the exit....

When we entered (about 6:30am ish) there was a very subtle swell. By the time we came back in (completely undetectable out at sea), it was 6+ft waves crashing in. Wolf struggled to get out (correct me if I'm wrong) and lost a fin, I really struggled...just kept being dumped against the pebbles and then being dragged out again. Thrown about in a sea of shredded seaweed - was pretty nasty. My gun got trapped under the mounds of kelp at the shore, so lost that as I was dragged around! Managed to get out with Wolf's help in the end. Pretty unnerving experience. Then we stood on the beach and Wolf's lost fin was returned...Then Wolf spotted the butt of my gun and managed to get that too. So...whilst no fish, I was pretty glad to be out and even the thought of almost losing a gun didn't bother me. Being out of the water was reward enough!

Reckon the wife might increase my life insurance!

Hoping to get back in with Wolf tomorrow and have some luck!

 

[Scoobaru]

So back (just) from the dive with Wolf. Viz was about 3m. Almost no fish around (apart from a shoal of mullet that did not pass 1m from my speartip and that I did not miss...no I'm not admitting to that). Really nice to meet Wolf for the first time (genuine chap!) and get in the water again. That was the fun part, then came the exit....

When we entered (about 6:30am ish) there was a very subtle swell. By the time we came back in (completely undetectable out at sea), it was 6+ft waves crashing in. Wolf struggled to get out (correct me if I'm wrong) and lost a fin, I really struggled...just kept being dumped against the pebbles and then being dragged out again. Thrown about in a sea of shredded seaweed - was pretty nasty. My gun got trapped under the mounds of kelp at the shore, so lost that as I was dragged around! Managed to get out with Wolf's help in the end. Pretty unnerving experience. Then we stood on the beach and Wolf's lost fin was returned...Then Wolf spotted the butt of my gun and managed to get that too. So...whilst no fish, I was pretty glad to be out and even the thought of almost losing a gun didn't bother me. Being out of the water was reward enough!

Reckon the wife might increase my life insurance!

Hoping to get back in with Wolf tomorrow and have some luck!

Unlucky on the fish mate. But well done for getting in, and getting back out And finding all your gear.

 

[moomin]

Cheers for the info, will give it a go. Ive never had any problems diving Bmouth pier, I usually get in early mornings and am not aware of any restrictions. Altho I do get some strange looks from the early morning metal detector guys on the beach!

 

[barny02]

Nice little bimble out this afternoon lovely viz 3-4 metres , 3 good flatties on me spear . Missed 2 nice bass but lovely dive happy days rofl

 

[foxfish]

Sounds good, what sort of flatties ?

 

[barny02]

Nice flounders all over 2 pound

 

[Highlander]

I have been out twice over the weekend, early-ish Saturday morning down at Durleston, vis was not great at all & was churning up a bit. Went towards the east a bit & the swell was getting right in & I was feeling a bit on the sick side towards the end. I didn't see much except a 2-3lb Bass which in the poor vis(1.5m) was too late to get my 75cm on to it & it just swam between my legs, I did try to get the gun around but lost it in the murk. Apart from that I saw a small John Dory, which I left as it did look small, I am not sure what sizes we can take on that so I must look that up. Oh & I also lost my Alpha flag.

In on Sunday evening in a spot around the corner from Durleston at low tide this time, 1 x entry & exit & the current just screams through if you get it wrong, vis better, but still not great. Saw a fair few Bass & a monster mullet just as I was getting out into the open area, but lost it.

When I was on a dive I heard a motor getting closer & closer, thought sh!t I haven't got my Alpha flag on my float, although my bud was about 50m away with his, but it seemed to be getting louder & louder, so I stayed down a little longer than expected until the motor cut. I surfaced & saw one of these grey excursions ribs with about 15 people on it a little too close to my mates float & Alpha flag. He tried to wave them off, but they all thought oh what a nice friendly diver waving at us & waved at him back.......... Needless to say, neither of us were impressed.

As it was spring tides I was a bit concerned by the current & so made sure of my times of when the currents were supposed to switch or let off. Got in & the current seemed to be in the opp direction, but manageable, so carried on with my dive. I eventually decided to come back a little early & wait for my oppo so he at least knew I was on my way back in, but the current was quite strong, so was finning quite hard for more time than I was expecting.

When we got in it was nice & pleasant, too hot to wear the 5mm top the 400m odd walk down, nice little swell getting in. Trying to get back out was a whole lot different. The swell had ramped up quite a lot & made for exit very risky, maybe about 3 or 4 ft.
Anyway, my point of some of these ramblings is just to be aware of your surroundings, tides & what times you expect currents to change & if it starts earlier than expected, get yourself back to your exit point, or to a point where the current will push to the exit. Plus the obvious point of your Alpha flag & perhaps not all boat pilots know what they are, although they should. Maybe my mates flag was unsighted, but we were close in to the cliffs, was low tide & some unsighted boulders beneath.

Dive Safe.

Scott

 

[Curly87]

Hey all, pretty new here and to the world of spearfishing. Went for a little swim this morning, got in at around 6.45 to find vis around 2m and didnt see a single shootable fish. Did see some nice wrasse swimming about.

Each time I get in the water I find new things I want to upgrade, really think I need to invest in a proper wetsuit rather than the bulky beaver semi-dry I am currently using!

What is spearfishing like over the autumn/winter months? Worth getting new gear now or waiting until next year?

Also with regards to tides and time of day, is there a magic mix? At the moment finding just after low tide seems to be the most productive.

Sorry for all the questions. Happy spearing!

Tim

 

[Tunny]

Hey all, pretty new here and to the world of spearfishing. Went for a little swim this morning, got in at around 6.45 to find vis around 2m and didnt see a single shootable fish. Did see some nice wrasse swimming about.

Each time I get in the water I find new things I want to upgrade, really think I need to invest in a proper wetsuit rather than the bulky beaver semi-dry I am currently using!

What is spearfishing like over the autumn/winter months? Worth getting new gear now or waiting until next year?

Also with regards to tides and time of day, is there a magic mix? At the moment finding just after low tide seems to be the most productive.

Sorry for all the questions. Happy spearing!

Tim

Tim,

A proper wetsuit is a must mate! Spearfishing through Autumn (for me) and Winter for the likes of Spearo Nobby, Spearo Lee and a few others brave enough around weymouth/portland can be very productive.

I am sure one of them would be willing to show you the ropes/give you some pointers...

Not been in much this year due to our new arrival our first child (a boy), but I am hoping to be getting in again around October/November at the latest.

Cheers

Ryan

 

[Scoobaru]

Hey all, pretty new here and to the world of spearfishing. Went for a little swim this morning, got in at around 6.45 to find vis around 2m and didnt see a single shootable fish. Did see some nice wrasse swimming about.

Each time I get in the water I find new things I want to upgrade, really think I need to invest in a proper wetsuit rather than the bulky beaver semi-dry I am currently using!

What is spearfishing like over the autumn/winter months? Worth getting new gear now or waiting until next year?

Also with regards to tides and time of day, is there a magic mix? At the moment finding just after low tide seems to be the most productive.

Sorry for all the questions. Happy spearing!

Tim

Winter can be very productive, me lee and nobby have had. Lot of luck through the winter, with big flatties mullet and bass. My Pb bass came in February so I would say its definitely worth diving through the winter. Last year was very mild So the water stayed warm, the crystal Vis lads were getting good numbers of big bass all the way through to January. As mentioned above a proper spearfishing wetsuit is recommended especially for winter diving.

Good luck and dive safe matt

 

[misterlizard]

Definitely get a decent wetsuit - it makes all the difference to how much you enjoy your diving. Also, having good open-cell gloves and socks are key to enjoying winter diving.

As has already been mentioned, Lee, Nobby, Matt, and I (and a few others I'm sure) all had lots of good diving throughout last winter with lots of good flatties, mullet, bass, and pollack. To get an idea, just have a look back at the beginning of this thread.

Tom.