South Devon Report 2008

[scottwilson]

Im in !!!!! just as long as we all play fair and no posting pictures of last years bounty:t .


Any fish out of bounds ? I say we leave the wrasse alone.

 

[Spiderman]

Im in !!!!! just as long as we all play fair and no posting pictures of last years bounty:t .

I guess that means these guys can't enter then

 

[jwells1989]

I guess that means these guys can't enter then

haha roflrofl
i am confused is it like a spearfishing competition where we all meet and spearfish at the same time or do we just post pictures of what we have caught every month, if it is posting pictures are there any boudaries, you say south west would that mean that sussex is out?

 

[glowworm]

Jwells1989 don't worry the comp will be very simple.When you do your normal spearfishing if you catch a good fish just take a picture and enter it in the comp.All will be revealed soon enough.And Sussex will be included.

 

[scottwilson]

I guess that means these guys can't enter then

Spiderman I reckon you would go on the Hall Of Fame if you speared one of them in the uk wouldnt take long to fill the freezer either.

 

[Spiderman]

I reckon you should be in with a chance of February's T shirt with your 20 scallops the other day you hardcore winter diving nutter

 

[glowworm]

Scallops would not be included in the comp.Sorry Guys.If your looking for scallops then flatties won't be too far behind.

 

[scottwilson]

I reckon you should be in with a chance of February's T shirt with your 20 scallops the other day you hardcore winter diving nutter

its pays to have some extra insulation around the belly Spiderman:t


Glowworm thats some nice info I never knew. Do the flatties feed on the scallops? and does it matter what state of tide or do they come in with the tide.

 

[glowworm]

Scottwilson flatties and scallops generally share the same ground sandy or muddy bottoms.Don't think flatties eat scallops their too busy looking for mussells,prawns and small crabs.

 

[scottwilson]

Cheers mate as soon as the Eastly goes im going FLATTIE BASHING !!!!!

 

[glowworm]

Scottwilson flatties tend to spawn in march so they may not be in good condition plus keep an eye on future stocks theres plenty of time yet.Check out last years Dorset thread to see when we all caught flatties could give you an idea of time.Flattie bashing is easier at low tide.

 

[podge]

I’m not so sure I’d be brave enough to stick a spear into a flaty that could crush a Scallop shell.:ko

Scottwilson good luck with the Flat Fish hunt mate and I hope you get a good un.

 

[jwells1989]

thanks glowworm, this competition sounds like fun.

 

[scottwilson]

Dived Thurlestone yesterday on the tide up. surface viz was rubbish but 6 meters down it cleared up nicely. saw some bait fish swimming around but nothing else.

the wind was strong which made the already cold water feel like ice. I spoke to 2 divers who were gearing up when I got out and they swear theve seen bass there recently :friday but i think they were just having some fun with me

Not a bad dive and you can park at the bottom of the hill now until May so theres no long walk up. I also got a chance to try out my " new " camera mount for the camera which goes on the top of my mask giving a nice view of what ever I look at. Although is does look stupid with a yellow camera stuck on my head rofl

 

[glowworm]

Scottwilson the Seatec weightvest is very comfortable and weighs 4kg.I am having some modifications made to it now so i will post pictures when they are done.

Sorry i missed your question first time round it was on the 2007 thread.
Nice catch of scallops though

 

[scottwilson]

thanks Glowworm. The Scallops were a great find and I ate like a king for days!!!

Keep us informed with the vest mate, Do you use ankle weights? everytime I dive I wish I had them

 

[glowworm]

No i don't use ankle weights Scottwilson i just brought what i thought were heavier fins.This has helped me but i could be talking arse!

I had a pair of Cressi Gara 2000 fins first which i struggled with,then i had a pair of Picasso Black Team Camo fins which were better for me.I have now ordered a pair of H.Dessault Performance fins which should be the dogs bits.

I don't like the thought of ankle weights as i already have 24lbs between the vest and belt.

 

[daveduvet]

i am tempted by the setec vest. Are the straps adjustable? I saw someone wearing one and it looked quite big on him and he had to tie the straps together at the frount to keep it on.-

 

[scottwilson]

dived for an hour after work today to test my "new" torch out. the viz was very good at 4 to 5 meters, water was warmer today then it was over the weekend.

saw a few wrasse swimming around and some crabs scurring about , there definitely seemed to be more life about. I reckon give it another month and the mackeral will start to come in and all those loverly bass should soon follow.

 

[spearheads]

i am tempted by the setec vest. Are the straps adjustable? I saw someone wearing one and it looked quite big on him and he had to tie the straps together at the frount to keep it on.-

I think i seen that somone also:wave.
I use the strap at the front to keep it from sliding around when walking about with it on. When in the water it fits perfectly.