Spear fishing.

[Dan1982]

Couldnt really decide which section to post this in as there is no bush involved but here goes... I really fancy going spear fishing this summer. especially now the weather is getting warmer. i know that my old man used to go alot back in the day. catching bass, pollack etc.. just wondered if it was anything anybody on here had an interest in?? any good locations etc... i'm in south wales but would travel to a decent location(within reason).

(please feel free to move this mods. like i said, wasnt really sure where to post)

Thanks all!!

Dan

 

[Tony]

It will be worth you doing a search on it Dan

 

[hiraeth]

Good post Dan, I have a mate who is into diving, and knows the area (south wales) well i will try to find out off him next week, Given the coast line we have around here i would not have thought you would have had to travel far.

 

[Dan1982]

cheers for that mate. i've heard pembrokeshire is pretty good!

 

[Dytiscus]

i'm pretty certain that in the uk spear fishing is illegal same as bow fishing

i'd check the law on it otherwise you could end out with a really expensive fish supper

 

[scottishwolf]

i'm pretty certain that in the uk spear fishing is illegal same as bow fishing

i'd check the law on it otherwise you could end out with a really expensive fish supper

It is totally legal in the sea In the uk. Freshwater you need landowners permission. Why anyone would want to go fishing for spears is beyond me though lol

 

[TobyH]

I believe it's only illegal to spear fish with scuba kit on. I think you're ok free diving.

 

[Allie]

I believe it's only illegal to spear fish with scuba kit on. I think you're ok free diving.

Only if it's changed since the beginning of River Cottage.. That was with like a spear gun thing though - I don't know if that's the same..

 

[traderran]

Sort of makes you wounder what is not illegal in the UK

 

[alpha_centaur]

Sort of makes you wounder what is not illegal in the UK

Currently breathing, however this is under review

 

[Mark smith]

I believe it's only illegal to spear fish with scuba kit on. I think you're ok free diving.

You can spearfish with a tank! But it is viewed like cheating! Not sportsman like it is only illegal to spearfish in uk inland waters even if you have the owners permision

 

[Dandy]

I'd be carefulll in south and west Wales Bylaw 43 of SWSFC states foul hooking. Term foul hooking means by spear snatch etc

 

[adestu]

i'd reccomend not spearfishing down pembrokeshire as far as i'm aware its an marine reserve.
i've done some at portland and bagged 8 grey mullett in a couple of hours.sennen cove is lovelly.you may get lucky down the gower.
ade

 

[FGYT]

spear fishing is not illegal in UK waters on scuba or free diving its only illegal in freashwater

usfull forum for spearfishing http://forums.deeperblue.com/

ther are even Spearfishing instructors tho all will be free diving


I used ot go night diving off swanage pier abpout sept time for flat fish using a hand spear ie a sharp pointy stick had some nice plaice and large Sole etc

ATB

Duncan

 

[Loenja]

is spear fishing also legal if you stand on a bank??or rock and wait??

 

[treelore]

wicked tread ! i`ve done it off Beer beach in devon and off the bill in portland. pembrokeshire is wicked to, i went around Saint Davids point...just learning, but loving it !

 

[gowersponger]

i work on a few gower beaches and no a man that spears grey mullet by free diveing iam thinking of giveing it ago this summer

 

[adestu]

anyone fancy a spearfishing weekend later in the new year?
ade