they are yum mate

 

cracking bait in the summer mths for the TOPE tight lines

 

It's a jack thing mate:bangin::headhurt:


They are nice eating though:secret:

 

Well it is Dab season so it is nice to see them being caught, they are excellent eating and on light gear they give a reasonable account of themselves.

 

Ok - starting to make a little sense - didnt reaslise that they were a good eat.

I caught a few recently on a short session off Aberporth beach. They were only small, and were good fun on light gear. My little-un loved it.

What size do they get up to . . and what size would be worth keeping (either for bait later in the year or for eating ?) ?

 

good eating love them

 

If you get one over 1lb thats a great fish. 8oz or so so would be o.k, chop it in half and get 2 baits out of it. Also a couple of 8oz fish will make a nice meal.

 

blueskip loves them so much he sucks the bone:laugh::laugh:its not his fault he got no teeth but all mouth:slap::roll1::roll1::roll1::lmao::lmao:

 

this could go on. i'd like to know why people fish for rays. at least flounder and dab are a decent meal.

 

as homer simpson would say "dabs mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm"

 

this could go on. i'd like to know why people fish for rays. at least flounder and dab are a decent meal.

Again on light gear they put up a good fight.

 

this could go on. i'd like to know why people fish for rays. at least flounder and dab are a decent meal.

Small eyed, when poached in milk and fried for the last few minutes, is quite tasty aswell. Gotta be poached first though coz if you just try frying it from the start it goes like rubber and you just chew and chew:thumbdown

But if you are gonna take one take a male and leave the females:thumbs:

 

Small eyed, when poached in milk and fried for the last few minutes, is quite tasty aswell. Gotta be poached first though coz if you just try frying it from the start it goes like rubber and you just chew and chew:thumbdown

But if you are gonna take one take a male and leave the females:thumbs:

if i thought i could skin one, i'd be after them too! there's just something about catching your own food. a primitive thing, i guess.

 

this could go on. i'd like to know why people fish for rays. at least flounder and dab are a decent meal.

not all of us fish to eat.

the question that i always get asked, whatever the conditions, is "are you after bass?" i then reel off a list of all the other things we hope to catch.

down our way there are only two species according to most - bass and mackerel. while they are fine things to catch variety is the spice of life and i'll go after whatever excites me. this year mullet will be a high priority species as will smoothound, tope and rays.

 

not all of us fish to eat.

the question that i always get asked, whatever the conditions, is "are you after bass?" i then reel off a list of all the other things we hope to catch.

down our way there are only two species according to most - bass and mackerel. while they are fine things to catch variety is the spice of life and i'll go after whatever excites me. this year mullet will be a high priority species as will smoothound, tope and rays.

Are you saying that there's more than Mackerel & Bass round here? hmy: :laugh:

No, right enough, but then I do fish to eat... :thumbs:

 

dabs are a fine eating fish, i love them, along with bream bass etc.
cooked a pollock i caught at lundy last night, it was lovely too, i think keeping them in the freezer tightens up the meat, it was very flaky like cod.

 

dabs are a fine eating fish, i love them, along with bream bass etc.
cooked a pollock i caught at lundy last night, it was lovely too, i think keeping them in the freezer tightens up the meat, it was very flaky like cod.

I agree about freezing Pollack first and my preference is to do the same to Cod fftopic:

 

Simon,

Does this mean we will now be fishing for Dabs ! if so where ?

 

not all of us fish to eat.

the question that i always get asked, whatever the conditions, is "are you after bass?" i then reel off a list of all the other things we hope to catch.

down our way there are only two species according to most - bass and mackerel. while they are fine things to catch variety is the spice of life and i'll go after whatever excites me. this year mullet will be a high priority species as will smoothound, tope and rays.

respect, rhod!

 

Are you saying that there's more than Mackerel & Bass round here? hmy: :laugh:

No, right enough, but then I do fish to eat... :thumbs:

You could end up going hungry then :laugh: I always regard a meal as a bonus.

 

for some reason i think dabs are coool lol. something different from the sheiting

 

Thanks for this thread
My last summer trip on the Dominator was October
when we were out the trip was planned driftin for Bass
with westerlies forcast 2-3beaufort
after a few Bass and a few drifts it became to rough and Wayne said our best option until the tide turned from wind against, was an hour
or so dabbin in Oxwich. Dont think any of the six were to excited at the prospect!
But i have to say it was excellant fun my 12-20lb pirranah was perfect landing i recall at least a dozen scrappy fighters the rest of the crew caught well to and i think 9-10 of the better ones found there way into "the Box"
The last of which was tea tonight and the Mrs had the last Gurnard (Her Favourite Fish) with a bottle of Breton Cidre (between us)!!!
Lovelly Grub just like Summer!!
Cant wait till Sunday (Oxwich Meet) to Bag another dozen !!
See you all there
Regards Nitelight​

 

Stevie-boy - yes, it looks like we're gonna target the little blighters, until we get a couple big enough to eat.

All - is Oxwich the best bet around the Gower, or do they tip-up at other venues also?

Other option is a little trip down into deepest darkest West Wales for a dabble!!

"West is Best" as the Grav would say!!!

 

Thanks for this thread
My last summer trip on the Dominator was October
when we were out the trip was planned driftin for Bass
with westerlies forcast 2-3beaufort
after a few Bass and a few drifts it became to rough and Wayne said our best option until the tide turned from wind against, was an hour
or so dabbin in Oxwich. Dont think any of the six were to excited at the prospect!
But i have to say it was excellant fun my 12-20lb pirranah was perfect landing i recall at least a dozen scrappy fighters the rest of the crew caught well to and i think 9-10 of the better ones found there way into "the Box"
The last of which was tea tonight and the Mrs had the last Gurnard (Her Favourite Fish) with a bottle of Breton Cidre (between us)!!!
Lovelly Grub just like Summer!!
Cant wait till Sunday (Oxwich Meet) to Bag another dozen !!
See you all there
Regards Nitelight​

Orite Tony

Take it that was the day I came out with you?.. As you say we were all a little reluctant at first but the little blighters proved to be really good fun.

Haven't put my name down for the sunday meet but if I get the chance to make it will see you sunday. All the best mate :thumbs:

 

Sure Was Fella!!
Good Trip wasnt it
Regards Nitelight​