sliper limpits ??

[Ben]

i have noticed recently that there are 1000s of sliper limpits washed up along the shore line where i fish, try using em as bait afew times but with no luck
any1 used them before and if so how??
thanks

[steve devon]

iv used them but only for wrasse

[Fishing Forum Admin]

Same here - Used limpets float fishing for wrasse with mixed results

Found them good if the tackle shop is closed and feel the need to fish

I only use fresh ones from the rocks

Sharp knife - gentle place next to the limpet and then a sharp knock of the hand and they come off easy

Just be careful with knifes whilst rocking as one slip and you have a new scare

I have two - nice but dim me

[PlanktonBoy]

I found some washed up last time out, mind you they stank summit rotten they had been there a few days me thinks. Baited em on me hook didnt need elastic they were that rotten and sticky, first two casts produced two bass about lb. No more limpetts left used rag didnt catch. Bye this time the tide came in and couldnt find any more limpetts.
So next time out at this venue i think i will be stocking up with rank goppin limpetts.

[FlyingFox]

Originally Posted by Ben

i have noticed recently that there are 1000s of sliper limpits washed up along the shore line where i fish, try using em as bait afew times but with no luck
any1 used them before and if so how??
thanks

i use them after a blow in the winter mnths when the lug digging is hard! great bait for flounders down my way.....tend to hook about 4 or 5 on one hook!! try tiping them white rag..not a bad bait really!!

[Ben]

thining about it they r not called sliper limpits but r like sliper limpits ionce u have got them out
i find using my preist is the best way to break em up n they get em out the shell with knife, after all i dont use my preist for anything else
i will experiment with them more once i get bk from yorkshire

[pingu]

tried to usae then in france but eneded up getting too frustrated in opening them by hand didn,t realise needed religeous assistance, mind you I often pray for the fish to bite

[Ben]

, very funny
does any1 know why preists are called preists??(the 1 for killing fish that is)

[Pross]

Caught a 2lb plus plaice using limpet but was probably sheer luck. That said, they are an easily available bait in any area with a few rocks so as others have also had luck with them and there are no bait shops near Challaborough I'll try them again on the weekend. Definately don't need bait elastic, once they're on they're on!!! Also, best to dig them out with a knife Ben as smashing them out is likely to damage the bait. Make sure you really clean the knife after though, that 2lb plaice cost me a very rusty pen knife! (worth it though).

[Ben]

def give em ago then, what fish are strong enough to get at limpits normaly???
i guess smoothounds and rays