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partylikeits1969 wrote:It's interesting that cork seems to hold the most diverse range of specimens but doesn't see many of the shark and ray species..
Any reason for this?
JimC wrote:You'll notice the lack of Ling, Pollack, Cod, Coalies, the wreck dwellers basically are a hard catch now; even the red gurnards, plaice and dabs are scarce.
alby wrote:JimC wrote:You'll notice the lack of Ling, Pollack, Cod, Coalies, the wreck dwellers basically are a hard catch now; even the red gurnards, plaice and dabs are scarce.
We're seeing a secondary problem up here Jim, dogfish are being heavily exploited for use as pot bait, where they were once a mainstay are now thin on the ground in general terms. Especially for the shore angler.
I’ve heard of areas over the south west as well where ballan wrasse have been trapped & moved for use in salmon cages for the control of lice etc.
Flounder numbers are way down (East coast) the past two years as well which would be a concern.
JimC wrote:alby wrote:JimC wrote:You'll notice the lack of Ling, Pollack, Cod, Coalies, the wreck dwellers basically are a hard catch now; even the red gurnards, plaice and dabs are scarce.
We're seeing a secondary problem up here Jim, dogfish are being heavily exploited for use as pot bait, where they were once a mainstay are now thin on the ground in general terms. Especially for the shore angler.
I’ve heard of areas over the south west as well where ballan wrasse have been trapped & moved for use in salmon cages for the control of lice etc.
Flounder numbers are way down (East coast) the past two years as well which would be a concern.
Doggies Alby? There's nothing safe anymore.
Wrasse have suffered on my patch due to potters keeping them for bait. Where once thy used salted mackerel they are now using all sorts.
I haven't been able to confirm any wrasse being kept for the salmon farms down this way. Yet.
It's no surprise that the IFSC has had to dumb down many species in recent years.
alby wrote:JimC wrote:You'll notice the lack of Ling, Pollack, Cod, Coalies, the wreck dwellers basically are a hard catch now; even the red gurnards, plaice and dabs are scarce.
We're seeing a secondary problem up here Jim, dogfish are being heavily exploited for use as pot bait, where they were once a mainstay are now thin on the ground in general terms. Especially for the shore angler.
I’ve heard of areas over the south west as well where ballan wrasse have been trapped & moved for use in salmon cages for the control of lice etc.
Flounder numbers are way down (East coast) the past two years as well which would be a concern.
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