NESA Species Hunt 2013

[John findley]

Two new spieces for me mate

[Thunderpants]

Well done John, table updated.

[Thunderpants]

My attitude is and always was for this only to be correct

im sorry if ive come accross as argumentative but a forum is for debate and to learn

im shure we have all learnt something regarding rocklings so in my opinion the species hunt on the whole has benefited

no hard feelings as yes its only a fish and a bit of fun


happy hunting!

Yes mate you have come across as argumentative and have been doing a great job of winding people up. This is a friendly competition and meant to be fun for everybody. I accept you apology, let's put this behind us and carry on with the hunt.

[Thunderpants]

So far as people commenting on fish not lip hooked, there are a couple of photos on here where there is clear foul hooking damage on the body of peoples fish...there are some people who will try and submit these as legitimate fish but im also aware that even if a fish takes a hook in its lip then a flailing hook can still sometimes catch them in the side making it appear foul hooked even when not...

I think if Pete says its lip caught then its lip caught.... there has to be an element of trust here.... (even if its a fluke that it ended up in its mouth! )

Yes Julio I am sure that both Pete and Mad Robs fish were legitimately caught. Everybody knows the rules and that foul hooked fish are not allowed, they would not have entered them if that was the case.

[John findley]

Well done John, table updated.

Cheers mate!🎣

[Aqua-holic]

Lesser sand eel. Not sure though?

[Pete from shields]

It looks like a small sand eel to me Pete. I will put it down as a lesser sandeel which is another point for you.

Thanks Mike but I'll withdraw that one as I'm not sure what kind of sandeel it is, it was one of the fellas on end of pier said it was a whatever. Yes I do think its a small sandeel, but for arguments sake wipe this one out, sure I'll get a lesser sandeel again if that's what they are.

Pete, I caught a few of those tiny sandeels the other day mate, defo sandeel, just really really small. Had two balanced across my treble on a spinner hahaha, quite funny.

So far as people commenting on fish not lip hooked, there are a couple of photos on here where there is clear foul hooking damage on the body of peoples fish...there are some people who will try and submit these as legitimate fish but im also aware that even if a fish takes a hook in its lip then a flailing hook can still sometimes catch them in the side making it appear foul hooked even when not...

I think if Pete says its lip caught then its lip caught.... there has to be an element of trust here.... (even if its a fluke that it ended up in its mouth! )

Haha yeah crazy tiny, yeah it was lip caught and it was 100% a fluke, I had 2 hooked through lip the rest (about 30) were foul hooked. It was a new bass rod I bought and was thinking all I was gonna catch were those tiny things lol.

[finding nemo]

Ballan wrasse




pollock

[Thunderpants]

Lesser sand eel. Not sure though?

Have you got a picture of it's tail mate?

[Thunderpants]

Thanks Mike but I'll withdraw that one as I'm not sure what kind of sandeel it is, it was one of the fellas on end of pier said it was a whatever. Yes I do think its a small sandeel, but for arguments sake wipe this one out, sure I'll get a lesser sandeel again if that's what they are.

Ok matey I will remove it then.

[lobsterwells]

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coalfish
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mackeral
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ss scorpion fish for me mike

[Aqua-holic]

Have you got a picture of it's tail mate?

No sorry mate didn't think to take one of the tail as well.

[Geordie-UK]

Lesser sand eel. Not sure though?

Its a greater sandeel.

[lumpsucker]

Its a greater sandeel.

I agree. Theres a black spot on its snout although its difficult to make out and the mouth parts aren't tubular like a lesser's would be but rather gaping in comparison. Bottom jaw elongated not meeting the top more equally. looks like a weighty specimen for the species too. if u want a lesser sandeel just foul hook one in the mouth on a 2/0 daylight. Lol!

[Aqua-holic]

No probs ill try again next time I'm out.