ian g Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Well after threatening to get a push net most last year I finaly got one so was up and out at 4 this morning was a good walk out to the tide edge done 6 runs with it am absolutely knackered now but got a few shrimp also got plenty of flattys even got 2 plaice just slightly under sized so they went back am looking forward to getting these cooked now after all that hard work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandango Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Good on you,, I love it though my net is a "pull" with a 1.5 meter mouth,, great at this time of year and it's amazing what you can dredge up apart from shrimp, plenty of flatties, weavers (got to watch out for them) sandeel, cuttlefish fish,,,,, not to bad for me as I live on the beach, so a quick half hour out gets you a good bowl full,, few mins on the boil and your sitting watching the sights with a nice feed of fresh shrimp,,,,,, that's it I am going tonight!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Well after threatening to get a push net most last year I finaly got one so was up and out at 4 this morning was a good walk out to the tide edge done 6 runs with it am absolutely knackered now but got a few shrimp also got plenty of flattys even got 2 plaice just slightly under sized so they went back am looking forward to getting these cooked now after all that hard work i would like to make one of them any chance of a picture of yours mate colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouser Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 When I first met the wife her grandad who was Then 70+ Used to go with a push net once a week at new Brighton he caught shrimp by the bucketful he was a professional fisherman and a lifeboatman so he knew were to go. I remember he used to take all night boiling & shelling them, ther was that many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) I have always wanted a go on a push net, will any beach do? What makes a good beach? Any laws regarding time of year or where? Edited June 28, 2014 by rimfire4969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I used to use a push net which I made myself when I was living up in Fleetwood a good few years ago. It was hard work if you wanted to make a few bob out of it rather than just getting some shrimps or flatties for yourself but still quite "satisfying" until I bought a shrimp boat called the "Saint Margaret" and worked it on both tides most days which turned out a little more profitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 took me ages to figure out that picture lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Quality Ian, I love this kind of stuff! I would appreciate more info, ideal conditions, best time of day/year/tide etc ATB Hedd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Caught some in a tiddler net and used them as live bait for black bream on kingmere reef, they were deadly, out fished the squid baits that day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian g Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 i would like to make one of them any chance of a picture of yours mate colin il get some pic posted mate the one i have i bought from hastings angling centre easy to make i just didnt have the time to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian g Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I have always wanted a go on a push net, will any beach do? What makes a good beach? Any laws regarding time of year or where? Quality Ian, I love this kind of stuff! I would appreciate more info, ideal conditions, best time of day/year/tide etc ATB Hedd iv been going out in decent weather i had most sucess early morning upto now they say spring/summer is the best time to go you need to know the tides and the beach that your going on to and also know were the channels are that will fill up behind you a decent tide table is a must i net upto low water were i go then walk off i could proberly stop for longer but iv normaly had enough by then i stick to between knee and waste height water you also need to watch the weever fish i netted 20 in 2 runs saturday night they give a nasty sting if you done be careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Spot on, thank you for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thanks for the info. Never seen anyone having a go on my local beach. Think I might just make one and have a go. My local is Perranporth on the north coast of Cornwall a good surf spot, is it better when the sea is flatter or does it not make much differance? See have many weavers I can find, I have been stuck enough times when surfing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian g Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 iv only been when theres a slight breeze and the sea has been calm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Done this as a kid and caught plenty of shrimps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thanks for the info. Never seen anyone having a go on my local beach. Think I might just make one and have a go. My local is Perranporth on the north coast of Cornwall a good surf spot, is it better when the sea is flatter or does it not make much differance? See have many weavers I can find, I have been stuck enough times when surfing. we go to holywell on holiday both me and outlander have been hit by a weaver hot water and a bottle of red done the job for me colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I've had some very dissapointing shrimping this year from the homebeach. The bycatch has been more interesting! Had a starry smoothie, a dragonet, some weird blennies, smelt, oodles of weaver and a few thin lips but few shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tad-blody Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I fancy having a go at this with the kids in the summer hols. Have any of you guys made your own net, if so could you give me a pointer on dimensions, materials e.t.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Get your net from a bloke called ropeseller on evil bay. I had a push net but made myself a beam trawl instead as I was nudging too many decent flatties which escaped. Since then dragging the beam has yielded some very nice Dovers, and I do mean nice, You would be amazed at the size of fish swimming around in 18 inches of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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