Live Sandeel ect?

New-2-Fishing · #1 05-20-2005, 07:58 PM

Hi all

dose anyone know where i can buy some live sandeel ect around slapton, south hams? please

...as i live near thurlestone?..

would be really greatfull for any advice

many thanks charlotte

Norfolkboy · #2 05-20-2005, 08:07 PM

Think the only place in Devon is at Teignmouth. I believe Luke6661982 runs it or something..

New-2-Fishing · #3 05-20-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Norfolkboy

Think the only place in Devon is at Teignmouth. I believe Luke6661982 runs it or something..

oh i see

as thats quite far away from me though...

this migh seem a daft question but...after you buy them...can you keep them alive for a few days/weeks?....ie feed them ect?...also how much would they cost please?...

thanks for replying pluss any more

devondave · #4 05-20-2005, 08:49 PM

the guy i fish with keeps them alive all year round...
if you have a garage with plenty of spare room then easily you can keep them alive.. if not i wouldnt bother trying

New-2-Fishing · #5 05-20-2005, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by devondave

the guy i fish with keeps them alive all year round...
if you have a garage with plenty of spare room then easily you can keep them alive.. if not i wouldnt bother trying

oh hi dave

how can i keep them alive that dos`nt cost much?
and what to feed them please?

thanks

pixybasher · #6 05-23-2005, 11:47 AM

Hi Charlotte,
My mate across the road keeps them alive in his big live bait tank,its not a cheap setup though as he has protein skimmers (whatever they are) and filters and all that stuff to keep the water healthy enough for them to survive.

You can however keep them alive for a good few hours with a small air pump which you can attach to the side of a bucket, as long as you change the water a regular intervals you shouldt have too many problems.
As for the price I think they are about £5 per scoop, I suppose you might get about 100 for that but best ask LUKE as he works in Teignmouth and supplies them.

New-2-Fishing · #7 05-23-2005, 11:51 AM

ok thamks for that

also...if i caught some... would they survice for a few hours in a bucket of sea water on the beach?...

thanks

pixybasher · #8 05-23-2005, 11:55 AM

Yes they will last a bit but not too long as you need to aerate the water, also they dont like fluctuations in water temperature, you'll probably find they go into shock and die.
How are you planning on catching them?

New-2-Fishing · #9 05-23-2005, 11:58 AM

well maybe try and catch a few useing Musted shrimp feathers...as ive read on here that there good?

do you think that would be ok?

thanks

pixybasher · #10 05-23-2005, 12:06 PM

Yeh I suppose but to be honest I wouldnt really waste your time on trying to catch them. Ive never caught sandeels on feathers in 25 years of sea fishing, I've had a few big lance from the boat but not sandeels.
For what they cost per scoop its worth the journey to Tiegnmouth to get them. I go every year and get about £15 worth, this will last the whole summer, I just freeze them down in cling film when I get home.
They last really well and I think there better than the shop ones, and a damn site cheeper too.!!!

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