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South Devon 2014
- Thread starterTrelawney
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Scallops are out of season at the moment ( till end of sept ) Solo diving is not really encouraged but I do not know if it is " illegal " and the use of a speargun on scuba is allowed but generally frowned on by scuba divers . If this is where I think it is he must be quite fit to get up the path to his car with scuba gear and a sack of scallops !
Was in today in the S Hams, to a spot usually not suitable due to strong currents but with the neap tides thought I would give it a try, good vis 5-6 m, and was hopeful of pollack and / or plaice ,but found loads of mullet and a few bass ... shows how much I know then ! Also found a mask and snorkel , which is a change for me as I often lose stuff .
,Not sure how it could be considered more dangerous than free diving ? unless if diving in close proximity with a buddy as is supposed to be the way with scuba , or perhaps puncturing a dry suit. Divers I have spoken too say they never see bass , probably the noise scares them away .
If anything did go wrong due to the fact of spearing a fish then surfacing to quick would have a pretty serious affect.
In again today S hams , vis OK 5-6 metres quite a few bass about but mostly small , took 2 about 2lb ish , very small tides so explored a few areas I would not normally go to . Spoke to some fishermen and anglers and they all say fishing is not good at all at the moment . Has anyone else been in and caught anything ? There seems to be virtually no catch reports on UK and Ireland forums for a while now ( except for the night divers )
Went for a look down at Budleigh yesterday and didn't even bother getting out the car hopefully the weekend will bring some viz!
Been offline (literally as internet down at home) - but went in last Monday eve in Torquay and got 3 decent mullet and a bass of about 2lb. Going in again after work today. Generally not a lot around as per last few dives, not expecting too much from later. Plan on a South Hams dive tomorrow morning too if conditions permit, not sure where yet though.
Well done Dai , I think this is the first catch report in Torbay this year !! I have been out and about a few times but the vis has been poor even after a long calm spell , so usually go further afield .