Catching Sandeel

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Catching Sandeel

#1 Post by Conger »

Hi Lads, not to take over the post that blacker put up, wondering whats the best way to catch live sandeel, have netted before but got the wrong end of the stick due to being taller than the other 2 lads and end result of that one was me ending up very very wet :shock: :shock: is there a distinguishing marker on sand to look out for ???????? really haven't a clue what to look out for :? :?

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Re: Catching Sandeel

#2 Post by KERRY1 »

I have managed to get some live sandeel when I have been digging for lug worm.
Trying to grab the wee buggers before they buried themselves back down into the sand and escape was very funny :lol: they are very quick!
Here's a picture of ones I got in May this year. Small in size but still a great bait.
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Re: Catching Sandeel

#3 Post by Dawsey »

Interesting pic Paula, never tried for sand ell, must give it a go sometime.
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[color=#FF0000]Target Species :- Huss, BASS, Cucko Ray[/color]
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#4 Post by KERRY1 »

Dawsey wrote:Interesting pic Paula, never tried for sand ell, must give it a go sometime.


Cheers mate, they are a very good bait, you should try and get some sometime. Best in the summer months :D The hands in the picture aren't mine by the way, they are K2's. They are far too big to be mine! :lol: :lol:
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Re: Catching Sandeel

#5 Post by Conger »

Thanks Kerry1, Great pics of the sandeel, have to keep a closer eye when i am digging lug, i can see hours of fun ahead trying to grab them :D :D by the way i was actually wondering about those hands :shock: :shock: i was trying to figure out how tall you were :D
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Re: Catching Sandeel

#6 Post by Dawsey »

Yea ya's will have to show me where sometime, looks like a nice size for hook bait cocktail combo thingy :mrgreen:

KERRY1 wrote:The hands in the picture aren't mine by the way, they are K2's. They are far too big to be mine! :lol: :lol:


Aww that's a shame cause ya know what they say about big hands :P
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[color=#FF0000]Target Species :- Huss, BASS, Cucko Ray[/color]
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Re: Catching Sandeel

#7 Post by KERRY1 »

Dawsey wrote:Yea ya's will have to show me where sometime, looks like a nice size for hook bait cocktail combo thingy :mrgreen:

KERRY1 wrote:The hands in the picture aren't mine by the way, they are K2's. They are far too big to be mine! :lol: :lol:


Aww that's a shame cause ya know what they say about big hands :P


What do they say about big hands Dawsey? :lol: What do you mean mate? :wink:
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Re: Catching Sandeel

#8 Post by Dawsey »

KERRY1 wrote:What do they say about big hands Dawsey? :lol: What do you mean mate? :wink:


Makes the fish look small in the report pic's if I remember rightly. :P :wink:
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[color=#FF0000]Target Species :- Huss, BASS, Cucko Ray[/color]
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Re: Catching Sandeel

#9 Post by KERRY1 »

Dawsey wrote:
KERRY1 wrote:What do they say about big hands Dawsey? :lol: What do you mean mate? :wink:


Makes the fish look small in the report pic's if I remember rightly. :P :wink:


:lol: :lol: My hands may be small but they will still go around your neck when I strangle you :lol: :lol:
Only joking, would I do that to you?
We're getting way off topic here but who cares, it's all good fun :wink:
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#10 Post by Dawsey »

I know show me where to catch these we buggers in the n. down area, I am sure there is plenty of spots like! :P
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[color=#FF0000]Target Species :- Huss, BASS, Cucko Ray[/color]
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#11 Post by KERRY1 »

Dawsey wrote:I know show me where to catch these we buggers in the n. down area, I am sure there is plenty of spots like! :P


No problem mate. When are we going to get out for a session again?
When can you fit me in with your busy schedule :lol:
It doesn't even have to be for the mullet, our last mackerel session was a good laugh :lol:
This beats texting anyday, and it's cheaper!!
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#12 Post by KERRY1 »

Conger wrote:Thanks Kerry1, Great pics of the sandeel, have to keep a closer eye when i am digging lug, i can see hours of fun ahead trying to grab them :D :D by the way i was actually wondering about those hands :shock: :shock: i was trying to figure out how tall you were :D


Sorry Conger, only noticing your reply now, I was too busy winding up my mate Dawsey :D
I am not very tall at all actually, approx. 5ft 1 :lol:
Have fun getting your sandeels, you'll need to be quick to catch them!
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#13 Post by Conger »

Not to worry Kerry1, i had kinda forgotten what i had asked, i was enjoying the banter above as well,
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#14 Post by KERRY1 »

Conger wrote:Not to worry Kerry1, i had kinda forgotten what i had asked, i was enjoying the banter above as well,


We did get way off topic but I love winding Dawsey up, he deserves it! :lol:
All good banter as you said.
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