Sandeels

[samo]

Was wondering if anybody has been out collecting Sandeel's around the Dublin area yet? Freezer is getting low.

[marshpike]

WE have Sandeels showing in south down, how are you collecting??

[samo]

Hi Marshpike,

Collecting with a smallish two man net. any numbers in the amount your getting?

samo.

[marshpike]

I haven't tried for them yet, but I seen good shoals a few weeks ago in some of the bays on the front shore, I usually just use a fine mesh landing net as I know banks on spring tides that have really soft sand.

Wold love to catch them on the front shore though and use for livies, a mate uses small size 12 feathers and seems to get loads, I've tried it but get hammered by the mackies who wreck the rigs...

[marshpike]

Took a look on you tube ref builders netting, is ther any laws etc to stop you netting for sandeels in this way?

[samo]

not if your collecting bait. but if you where to catch a bass/sea trout or even a small flat fish you have to put it back. most anglers will remove the small fish before the eels as well just to make sure they survive.