South Devon Report 2008

[budleigh spearo]

haha
its dans went out wit you wit olie was frozen to death then must have been rediculous wen u last went out roll on next year and warmer waters

 

[tribs]

Hi Dan,

I had a feeling it might be someone I knew of. Olivier also says we are mad to continue. Waters quite refreshing actually. See you soon after Olivier gets better.

Take care

Tribs

(Christopher)

out

 

[north1]

It's worth braving the cold if only to do some scouting for next season. There is so much ground around there that can really only be accessed by boat.

Budleigh Spearo, have you defrosted yet?
North1

 

[budleigh spearo]

just about lol ordered a proper suit so wen i get that it shuld be alot more bareable its just that chilly n and e winds thank god for your coffe flasks wat a life saver that was cheers again

budleigh spearo

 

[mattbarlow]

It wasnt that cold at all, was weaing a 5mm surfing suit (fairly new though) hood, 1.5mm gloves and holey fin socks again about 1.5mm. Thought it was fine but then again I think I`m a little acclimatised from surfing year long.

Was gutted I didnt have anything, was wondering whether its better to hit the beaches in search of flatties??

 

[Pav]

James,

A standard string of hookeyes (those shrimp looking lures, usually 3 - 5 on a rig) which you can get for about £1 - £2 tipped with a mackeral will get you some whiting. Just fish as you were fishing for mackeral and you should pull some up if they are there.

... at least thats my approach! No point wasting expensive or precious baits on them!

 

[Spiderman]

Hey Tribs - what did you use for catching the Whiting? Never caught one myself but am interested in taking out my boat and fishing for some.

You don't need to ask - someone made a video!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCofnouVPto]YouTube - Afghan Fishing[/ame]

 

[crazywind009]

Yep Tribs is right, Peasouper. I could just about see the end of his 60!
Still, it's a pretty good feeling to get in the water on the 7th December.
Tribs is suggesting next weekend. Let's see what the weather brings.But if it's ok I'm up for it.
Latest bass of the year?
North1.

Hi Dave i think pea soup is on the menu for the weekend this is the weather for it
sorry to bring such news
olivier
www.lessaveurs.co.uk

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[crazywind009]

Yep Tribs is right, Peasouper. I could just about see the end of his 60!
Still, it's a pretty good feeling to get in the water on the 7th December.
Tribs is suggesting next weekend. Let's see what the weather brings.But if it's ok I'm up for it.
Latest bass of the year?
North1.

Hi Dave well my weather forecast report did not work i don't no what happen with the copy and paste any way if you go on WindGURU: Weather forecasts for windsurfing, kitesurfing and other wind related sports you would find that it is not looking good
olivier
www.lessaveurs.co.uk

 

[crazywind009]

You don't need to ask - someone made a video!

YouTube - Afghan Fishing

that look expensive 1 big explosion for 1 fish
i don't no what the people of budleigh would think of such green fishing method
haha
olivier
www.lessaveurs.co.uk

 

[scottie3030]

that speargun got a proper kick to it haha

 

[MARK BISHOP]

Hi all

went out in one of Shinys boats today, 1st stop looked very fishy but I never saw any, Shiny saw 1 decent Wrasse. He took us to a 2nd spot and we had another go, I saw Pollack and Wrasse this time and shot 1 small Pollack, I should have left him really but I wanted a speared fish in December. I didn't see any Bass or Pollack. That may have been the last dive of the winter for me, but never say never.

Tight lines

Greenhorn

 

[Spear0Joe]

Gotta give you guys some credit, cant wait for next season.

 

[neale crawford]

hi all just like to wish all you guys a merry christmas and a great new year .role on the new season happy hunting neale

 

[crazywind009]

Hi Neal same for you a merry christmas and a great new year and for all my spearo friends.:friday
Olivier
www.lessaveurs.co.uk

 

[Old Man Dave]

Seasons Greetings to all in Devon. Still just worth going for the odd fish. http://forums.deeperblue.com/746024-post22.html

Dave

 

[north1]

Nice one Dave well done!
I will be putting out a couple of pots this weekend in the hope of something tasty.
Merry Christmas to all and look forward to hearing from you next season.
North1

 

[tribs]

Nice one Dave well done!
I will be putting out a couple of pots this weekend in the hope of something tasty.
Merry Christmas to all and look forward to hearing from you next season.
North1

Going Sunday Dave?:t

Tribs

 

[scottwilson]

Merry Christmas guys!!!!!

dived three hours today, cold but doable. Spent the first hour on the hunt for fish but only saw a wrasse so gave up and dived for scallops instead

Bagged 10 hand sized scallops and saw loads of crab buried in the sand but left them for tomorrows dive

 

[scottwilson]

Bought a new torch yesterday from venture sports called TUSA TUL-300 LED Dive Light which I have to admit is a great piece of kit, small, light and bright as hell perfect for a bit of night diving and hole hunting. Had a quick play with it last night over the sand gullys and again this morning while collecting Scallops in the bay

saw a group of divers diving off a boat close in shore on the outer reef so dived a fair way from them. the water tasted a bit muddy if that makes sense and was cloudy which was unusual

the dive boat came over to me and explained there was a scallop boat raking the bottom up and to be carefull which explains the cloudy muddy water.... found 2 scallops moved spots and bagged a further 2 before getting out.

Easterlys coming in just in time for my christmas break so might have to pull the bodyboard out and pack the dive gear away for a bit.