elvering

[BEARINATOR 2,872]

Wansbeck used to be lifting with eels when i were a lad, they would be all you would catch if using worms for bait.

 

Still is mate but there is salmon parr now

[Tewkesburypat 5]

Just the old farm ponds I have permission on, biggest was 6lb. Had loads out the river wansbeck as well but nothing big. When me and my pals are fishing I'm normally the one who has to de-hook them and put them back in

 

should be banned!!!

 

And why is that?

 

because im an eel fisherman and struggle to get a few at the best of times.

As has already been said, their life is hard enough as it is when trying to return to our rivers.

 

"Because I'm an eel fisherman and I don't like it"

"because there life is hard enough"

Sounds a bit hypocritical coming from a hunter,

Would 'nt tighter regulations like catch limits be fairer to all.

 

 

 

I love my hunting as much as fishing but ain't no hypocrite as I think that eels have a hard time as it is, so they should go back , same as if rabbits are scarce then I won't hunt them. It is all about conservation after all

 

Exactly,everything in moderation so every body can enjoy what they love. We have seen what happens when other pursuits are banned.

[BEARINATOR 2,872]

Just the old farm ponds I have permission on, biggest was 6lb. Had loads out the river wansbeck as well but nothing big. When me and my pals are fishing I'm normally the one who has to de-hook them and put them back in

 

should be banned!!!

 

And why is that?

 

because im an eel fisherman and struggle to get a few at the best of times.

As has already been said, their life is hard enough as it is when trying to return to our rivers.

 

"Because I'm an eel fisherman and I don't like it"

"because there life is hard enough"

Sounds a bit hypocritical coming from a hunter,

Would 'nt tighter regulations like catch limits be fairer to all.

 

 

 

I love my hunting as much as fishing but ain't no hypocrite as I think that eels have a hard time as it is, so they should go back , same as if rabbits are scarce then I won't hunt them. It is all about conservation after all

 

Exactly,everything in moderation so every body can enjoy what they love. We have seen what happens when other pursuits are banned.

 

But it's how many are taken that gets people upset over them , 1 of my good friends is helping out on the eel migration study that is going on at the minute

[wearney 2]

should be banned!!!

 

And why is that?

 

because im an eel fisherman and struggle to get a few at the best of times.

As has already been said, their life is hard enough as it is when trying to return to our rivers.

how narrow minded its people like us elvermen that allow you to fish for eels, if anything eeling should be banned as your stopping them from breeding, 100% of elvering taken to the elver station are for restocking there are no exports for food.....

[wearney 2]

should be banned!!!

 

And why is that?

 

because im an eel fisherman and struggle to get a few at the best of times.

As has already been said, their life is hard enough as it is when trying to return to our rivers.

 

Same as me then for fishing for them , it is now an offence for anybody that catches 1 on rod and line to kill it . Long live Anguilla Anguilla

where do you fish for them buddy?

 

do you catch many?

anything good?

 

best night ive had,(a 36hr session) is 14 which is outstanding for around here, biggest of that was around 4lb BUT ive another spot, on the thames, rarely get over 2 or 3 and my biggest just short of 8lb

your an absolute hipocryt your just damaging adult eels which narrows the chance of makin it to the breading ground so give yourself a big pat on the back. at least elvering in this country is for restocking

[BEARINATOR 2,872]

Wearney our eels get put back in alive not taken as food

[hollands hope 1,024]

Wansbeck used to be lifting with eels when i were a lad, they would be all you would catch if using worms for bait.

Did a lot of eel fishing with my old Father,sadly those days are gone and never will come back.

[wilbur foxhound 480]

Just the old farm ponds I have permission on, biggest was 6lb. Had loads out the river wansbeck as well but nothing big. When me and my pals are fishing I'm normally the one who has to de-hook them and put them back in

 

should be banned!!!

 

And why is that?

 

because im an eel fisherman and struggle to get a few at the best of times.

As has already been said, their life is hard enough as it is when trying to return to our rivers.

 

"Because I'm an eel fisherman and I don't like it"

"because there life is hard enough"

Sounds a bit hypocritical coming from a hunter,

Would 'nt tighter regulations like catch limits be fairer to all.

 

 

 

I love my hunting as much as fishing but ain't no hypocrite as I think that eels have a hard time as it is, so they should go back , same as if rabbits are scarce then I won't hunt them. It is all about conservation after all

 

Exactly,everything in moderation so every body can enjoy what they love. We have seen what happens when other pursuits are banned.

 

But it's how many are taken that gets people upset over them , 1 of my good friends is helping out on the eel migration study that is going on at the minute

will youre friend be able to tell us about the amount of fish eggs that they eat whilst on migration let alone all year round

[BEARINATOR 2,872]

Just the old farm ponds I have permission on, biggest was 6lb. Had loads out the river wansbeck as well but nothing big. When me and my pals are fishing I'm normally the one who has to de-hook them and put them back in

 

should be banned!!!

 

And why is that?

 

because im an eel fisherman and struggle to get a few at the best of times.

As has already been said, their life is hard enough as it is when trying to return to our rivers.

 

"Because I'm an eel fisherman and I don't like it"

"because there life is hard enough"

Sounds a bit hypocritical coming from a hunter,

Would 'nt tighter regulations like catch limits be fairer to all.

 

 

 

I love my hunting as much as fishing but ain't no hypocrite as I think that eels have a hard time as it is, so they should go back , same as if rabbits are scarce then I won't hunt them. It is all about conservation after all

 

Exactly,everything in moderation so every body can enjoy what they love. We have seen what happens when other pursuits are banned.

 

But it's how many are taken that gets people upset over them , 1 of my good friends is helping out on the eel migration study that is going on at the minute

will youre friend be able to tell us about the amount of fish eggs that they eat whilst on migration let alone all year round

 

No Wilbur, they are just tracking them after they have been tagged

[smiles40 24]

Just the old farm ponds I have permission on, biggest was 6lb. Had loads out the river wansbeck as well but nothing big. When me and my pals are fishing I'm normally the one who has to de-hook them and put them back in

 

should be banned!!!

 

And why is that?

 

because im an eel fisherman and struggle to get a few at the best of times.

As has already been said, their life is hard enough as it is when trying to return to our rivers.

 

"Because I'm an eel fisherman and I don't like it"

"because there life is hard enough"

Sounds a bit hypocritical coming from a hunter,

Would 'nt tighter regulations like catch limits be fairer to all.

 

 

 

I love my hunting as much as fishing but ain't no hypocrite as I think that eels have a hard time as it is, so they should go back , same as if rabbits are scarce then I won't hunt them. It is all about conservation after all

used to fish the east mill there used to be loads there.

["Earth!" 503]

should be banned!!!

 

And why is that?

 

because im an eel fisherman and struggle to get a few at the best of times.

As has already been said, their life is hard enough as it is when trying to return to our rivers.

 

Same as me then for fishing for them , it is now an offence for anybody that catches 1 on rod and line to kill it . Long live Anguilla Anguilla

where do you fish for them buddy?

 

do you catch many?

anything good?

 

best night ive had,(a 36hr session) is 14 which is outstanding for around here, biggest of that was around 4lb BUT ive another spot, on the thames, rarely get over 2 or 3 and my biggest just short of 8lb

your an absolute hipocryt your just damaging adult eels which narrows the chance of makin it to the breading ground so give yourself a big pat on the back. at least elvering in this country is for restocking

 

i fish for sport, and as with anything else i hunt, shoot i have respect..

i handle my eels with wet hands plus use barbless hooks. unlike other fish, ive never seen an eel go belly up unlike your thousands of youngsters as the hit the hot pan .

[Tallyho 181]

They are now buying the elvers to restock lakes and rivers all over europeand yeah also to eat. and too be fair, enough elvers get up the river and make it , so cant see how it will spoil your bit of fun lads,

they have change some of the rules now while fishing for them to help the elvers out a bit more, i dont think it should be banned .

[MAIN MAN 277]

The lads on here harping on about stopping elvering want to step back and find out what the elvers are being cought for!! There going to be put back in to rivers to restock because of adult eels being taken out for food buy eel fisherman not elver men.. years ago they were taken to sell to japan for food but that stopped years ago" so get your facts right before you start typing rubbish about it being banned and do your home work. Anyone who wants to pm me regarding elvers age migration stocks ect your more than welcome and i would be happy to put your minds at rest.

 

The french hoover boats do the real damage buy sucking them up buy the ton and half if not more die due to the presure of water being used to get them out.. the hand nets are proved to be far kinder and with hardly any deaths.. Its a ten year program to ensure the servival of the eels witch have been on the decline for years due to fishing for food and polution!

 

But dont worry its all good lads.

[martin 332]

A friend of mine caught a 10lb 01oz Eel on a fly on a very well known reservoir down here,at the time it was the second biggest rod caught Eel in Britain.

["Earth!" 503]

A friend of mine caught a 10lb 01oz Eel on a fly on a very well known reservoir down here,at the time it was the second biggest rod caught Eel in Britain.

Thats some fish martin... where was that then