Guernsey 2016

[foxfish]

If you are of an average stature then a 'off the shelf' 5mm two piece spearo suite from any of the main suppliers will be perfect.
Camo is very much 'must have' thing rather than an essential thing so pick one that looks good to you.
Some folk say certain suits are better made than others but the OMER 5mm Camo 3D Spearfishing Camo suit is a popular one!
If you don't have any restricting budget then a custom made suit from Elios would be nice!!

 

[Boue]

Thank you.
Any recommended suppliers? I'm guessing this isn't available locally so I can try it for size.
Also, most of my spear fishing is over low water amongst the kelp. Would you recommend the OMER Camo 3D as best camo for this environment?

 

[Eddy1666]

Donkey divers sell cressi camo suits I think , I got one off the internet tho, Really Great suits

 

[little sarge]

There are not many choices over here and I personally like to try a suit on for fit before I buy. If you get a cheap day drip to Jersey pop to apnea.co.uk they have a great selection.

 

[Jacob Fitch]

Young matt and his mullet from the east today

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[little sarge]

How was the viz Jacob?

 

[Jacob Fitch]

How was the viz Jacob?

Pretty crap overall and some patchy places where there was hardly any viz

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[Jacob Fitch]

Pretty crap overall and some patchy places where there was hardly any viz

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Saw a few bream but wasn't quick enough

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[jerseydan]

Unlucky mate! I would love to see a gilt that size!

 

[foxfish]

Unlucky mate! I would love to see a gilt that size!

I went back to the same spot this afternoon at low tide! Vis was poor but I did see a few bass & a shed full of huge stinkyies.... it is going to be a long time before I forget that gilthead !

 

[Eddy1666]

I went back to the same spot this afternoon at low tide! Vis was poor but I did see a few bass & a shed full of huge stinkyies.... it is going to be a long time before I forget that gilthead !

Should bring a camera out next time !

 

[Rouge Moullet]

You win some ay Mart ,,,,,, unlucky mate ....some have never even seen one .
The white bream record has been broken recently going from the mini species list to a more creditable 1.12 ish .
The lobster fishery seems very healthy and bass seem plentiful to me but what do i know.
Just a constant joy to be out there .........
Sea temp on the verge of a record too ay ......

 

[grantl]

I went back to the same spot this afternoon at low tide! Vis was poor but I did see a few bass & a shed full of huge stinkyies.... it is going to be a long time before I forget that gilthead !

Unlucky Mart! I always remember the missed opportunities far more vividly than any of the good fish I've had - that one will be haunting you for a long time

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[westcoaster]

Swim before going away on hols and couldn't go to usual spot as swell was crazy, so went to next best, was pretty quiet, dived the bottom trying to find a flattie and no luck, no bass seen, was heading back and found a 4lb Mullet come out the kelp.

Swim out when back with Kerin and Ed, East Coast and a bit late getting in with the tide and found it starting to run quite fast on the way back, made for a great 2.5 hours of exercise in the end, still viz wasn't bad and all felt right apart from not being very fishy, this spot is where I saw the biggest bass I've ever seen about 4 years ago, so still hoping to see and catch one.

Lets hope for some good weather for the next 8 weeks...

 

[Andy.R]

Back in the island for a brief visit. Looked so tempting yesterday afternoon over the low just had to go and get wet. Went to one of my favourite spots out west. See the plaice are in s aw three small ones unburied in fairly shallow water. No bass but saw shoal of decent size mullet in gullies through the thong weed. Came home with a feed of razor clams.

 

[foxfish]

Welcome home Andy!

 

[Andy.R]

Welcome home Andy!

On my to Jersey today for weekend of sailing, back in Guernsey again Monday so might sneak in a dive then. It's a tough life!

 

[Jacob Fitch]

Hi guys just a question, I've seen a lot of footage people either scratching the sand /rock or plucking the band of there gun when sitting on the bottom waiting for fish to come in. I imagine this only works for certain types of fish, has anyone had any luck with this method in our waters ?

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[Eddy1666]

Hi guys just a question, I've seen a lot of footage people either scratching the sand /rock or plucking the band of there gun when sitting on the bottom waiting for fish to come in. I imagine this only works for certain types of fish, has anyone had any luck with this method in our waters ?

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Works for predatory fish like bass and Pollock , basically mimics a distressed fish , worked for me on Pollock . I think ... Unless they would have come over anyway to investigate

 

[foxfish]

Twanging bands is quite popular, making strange gulping type noises by swallowing with your mouth closed, is very popular with warmer water spearfishermen (& some Guernsey folk)