HELP needed on gathering sandeels

[bokofinn]

hello folks , just wondering what time of the year can you collect sandeels , and how to notice where they are located and whats the best method of catching them ? Its just times are tight now cant really go throwing money to tackle shop like last year . thanks for looking .

[fishingquinn]

try digging them on culdaff beach up near the river that were the sea trout men get theres fresh any day they fish,

I have a small casting net that i use when theres big shoals about you would think you'd fill the net but there harder to get than you think

[fishermannum1]

try digging them on culdaff beach up near the river that were the sea trout men get theres fresh any day they fish,

that is a good spot to get them bokofinn, but make sure you have a heavy glove on the hand that you are gathering them with, best gathered with a launce hook. at the waters edge at low tide

http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.l.j.knight/baits.htm

[beachcaster]

use a tool called a vingler its like a blade with a hook on the end to catch the eel,but watch out for weaver fish cause if you get stung with one,you will know about it very very painful!!!!

[round_ourway]

I have seen those vinglers on websites but never seen anyone use them.. Are they any use? seen people using nets to catch them though

[fishermannum1]

I have seen those vinglers on websites but never seen anyone use them.. Are they any use? seen people using nets to catch them though

they are great for gathering them and simple to use, but you have to be quick, for they get right back into the sand in a flash, hence' the glove, for like beachcaster said if you grab a weaver

[fishermannum1]

they are a very handy tool to keep in your bag...

[bokofinn]

thanks lads for helping out again , is it mainly culdaff beach or is it any beach that a river hits that would be good ? i`ve knocked up a rough vingelar so will be trying this method , thanks for all info and pics don , fishinquinn , beachcaster . your wisdom shall not be wasted .