henry d Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Just spent a week in the SW visiting relatives and managed one evening fishing with my brothers in law. We fished the Tamar at Mount Wise and would normally expect a heap of mackerel and the odd pollack, but as others have said they are in short supply at the moment. One mackerel and a couple of small pollack was the tally until last light and the ebb when a guy next to me caught what seemed to be a 8 or 10 inch bass and quickly drop it into his barrel, then one of my b-i-l's looked to do the same, but it was a herring! I had bought some herring rigs at ALDI recently as they looked like they may be good for sandeel and I quickly changed to them. I managed to land 8 in a hectic 10-15 minute session and lost about the same, then it all went quiet. If you get a run of herring you will be lucky enough to know how good they taste, so much better than anything you get in the fishmongers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Tasty when fresh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Mmmm just had my dinner but I could manage a couple of them! What does a Herring rig look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Mmmm just had my dinner but I could manage a couple of them! What does a Herring rig look like? I sometimes get a few with mackerel (when their here) on feathers, you can get small feathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 They did not hit daylight lures/feathers, they look like the Japanese shrimp rigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Well done on the herring, I have never managed to catch a herring before. And you are right, a fresh herring is delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 They did not hit daylight lures/feathers, they look like the Japanese shrimp rigs. Nicely done! The ones on the left are the ones we use for sandeel, launce and herring. We buy them straight out of the net from the inshore boats at Caister at 8 for a £1. One of the best eating fish in the sea IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 That is one hell of a good price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Three quid buys a carrier bag full. I like to smoke a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Three quid buys a carrier bag full. I like to smoke a few. they look great, now would you call them kippers ? I understand that kippers are cold smoked and yours look hot smoked, they are actually making my mouth water Edited August 6, 2014 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Seriously I am feeling hungry and a little bit jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Well worth doing when you consider how much herring cost to buy here. I use a Luhr Jensen, Little Chief home smoker similar to this. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Luhr-Jensen-Little-Chief-Home-Electric-Smoker/31965262 You've got the smoking bit right. They taste great when warm but I let them cool and then vacuum pack. With your eyes shut you wouldn't know them from kippers. Works a treat. I've done all sorts in it. Edited August 7, 2014 by Whitebridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 the little chief looks the business, I have a flimsy steel box about the same size which I heat with a gas ring, an ebay special, its a shame we don't have the choice they have in America it seems they take the great outdoors and food a bit more serious than us, did you get yours sent over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 At times have pulled tonnes of herrings from piers with the sabiki lures as they are called. You need to stop when you have enough and the time at which you have to catch them is usually short as they move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) the little chief looks the business, I have a flimsy steel box about the same size which I heat with a gas ring, an ebay special, its a shame we don't have the choice they have in America it seems they take the great outdoors and food a bit more serious than us, did you get yours sent over I bought it a good few years ago ( 7?) at a local shop. It was an end of line bargain. It was fifty quid and i've had my money's worth. I've smoked trout, beef ( jerky ) , cheese, pigeon breast and game meat in it. I use local cherry, apple and oak chips in it from a local sawmill. I don't know whether you can get these from any supplier in the UK these days? Edited August 7, 2014 by Whitebridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Seriously I am feeling hungry and a little bit jealous. Yes, they look rather good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Yes, they look rather good. a greed (no pun intended) that is a great photo im still drooling, I love kippers ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) .. Edited August 8, 2014 by kingo15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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