can i keep what i catch???

[paulfy4]

hi all,

im a beginner going out for the first time seafishing in blackpool on thursday,is it ok to keep what you catch,i dont want to do the wrong thing so any advice would be helpful,also wheres the best place to fish on the prom

cheers paul

[pingu]

ok it is ok sea fishing to keep what you catch

there are minimum sizes

http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.l.j.../nfsa-size.htm,

and also some extra rules for bass in nursery areas

enjoy but never be greedy ( have seen bin bags full of mackeral on chesil on a really hot day = whats the point ) its the sport that counts


dave

[paulfy4]

thanks dave,

i just didnt want to start off on the wrong foot mate,is there anything i should not keep or is there any fish that are not edible.

thanks for you time
paul

[Lewis 77]

Originally Posted by paulfy4

thanks dave,

i just didnt want to start off on the wrong foot mate,is there anything i should not keep or is there any fish that are not edible.

thanks for you time
paul

You will find some species of shad (Allis and Twaite) are protected species and are not allowed to be kept at all.

Sure others can tell you the correct rules about catching fish such as sea trout and the requirements (Licence) you need to keep one.

[paulfy4]

thanks for the advice,thanks also for your time

cheers paul

[tommy a]

Paul,

Are you out on a skippered boat - if so they will advise you about what to keep etc. If you are out with a mate then just a case of checking out the laws on minimum fish sizes really and being sensible - like if you get makeral then keep some for the table and bait but no point in keeping dozens like Ive seen some anglers do.

Top man for trying to check out what to do mate - at the end of the day we are all after some nice fish but conservation is the name of the game more and more these days and watching a fish youve caught swim off is wicked !!!!

[paulfy4]

thanks tommy,

im fishing on shore,so i dont want to upset anyone,while also making a fool of myself trying to pretend i know what im doing.i cant wait it should be wicked

cheers for the advice tommy

[paulfy4]

hi tommy,

just thought id let you know,had my first fish this morning and bloody loved it to bits,caught one but it got away in front of my eyes,thanks for your advise the other day,cant wait to get out there again.


cheers paul

[Ron Wilkinson]

Hi Paul
It's good to hear you have caught your first fish. As for what you can keep - Why keep anything? Can you or yours cook? in which case there is very little that need go back unless you have too much or it's undersize. Don't listen to the old wives who say that Garfish for example are poisonous-they taste great as do dogfish and many other species.
Good hunting and good eating.
Ron

[FuerteStuart]

I always say "Everything goes back except my lunch" and what delicious lunch I always have too!