mushy macky.

[eves]

anybody ever tried stuffing finger bandage with mushy mackerel for bait.

 

[Dutchman]

No, but should work, also depends on what you are targetting

 

[eves]

i tried it for the first time this week off the pier. my mackerel bait had thawed and was too mushy to use, so i removed the finger dressing i had on protecting a cut pinky (improvisation at its best). pushed some macky inside tied it up and put a 2/0 hook through it. had 3 nice whiting in quick succesion on the same bait. wish i had some more.

 

[Shirleycodlin]

If whiting and dogs are being a pain when fishing for skate I've often upped the hook size to an 8/0 circle and stuffed the bait I fox armour mesh.

 

[Valleyboy]

The less mushier the better is a good rule generally with fish baits

 

[Valleyboy]

If whiting and dogs are being a pain when fishing for skate I've often upped the hook size to an 8/0 circle and stuffed the bait I fox armour mesh.

You still catch them with mesh and no hooks ,and bloody straps

 

[Trampster]

In a moment of madness, I bought some finger bandage from the bay of E.
The Fox armour mesh kits are good, but I decided to go for the cheaper option.
I was going to go foraging for some Mussels, Limpets or similar, and make up some bait 'sausages' to freeze, but just didn't get around to it.
Maybe I'll give it a go later this year. There is also the option of buying a cheap selection of fish or shellfish from Morrisons.
Scallop frills are also supposed to be excellent bait, but no idea where to get any.

 

[Dutchman]

I know guys on the north east coast use old tea bags. just wash them out and stuff them with mussel crab cart or fish. works great
and the small stuff cant rob it ?? give it a try just tie onto hook with elastic thread i have used it with blown lug to great effect
D.S.J.

PG??

 

[Timmy H]

PG??

Must be some bloody strong teabags. I'd love to see someone wash one out, fill it with bait and stick it on a hook.

 

[Mr Fish]

Tbh if my mackerel is mushy it gets chucked in the sea at the end of the session

 

[Trampster]

Must be some bloody strong teabags. I'd love to see someone wash one out, fill it with bait and stick it on a hook.

In a moment of madness, I bought some 'Cornish Tea' bags recently, and the bags were 'environmentally friendly' with no plastic.
I would say 50% ot them have broken open in the cup, so no chance of using them for fishing. Seriously considering chucking the lot in the bin.

 

[wingnut55]

In a moment of madness, I bought some 'Cornish Tea' bags recently, and the bags were 'environmentally friendly' with no plastic.
I would say 50% ot them have broken open in the cup, so no chance of using them for fishing. Seriously considering chucking the lot in the bin.

Didn't know they grew Tea in Cornwall Dave..

Ian.

 

[Trampster]

Didn't know they grew Tea in Cornwall Dave..

Ian.

Smugglers Brew - 80 Teabags

Cornish Tea Smugglers Brew, the ultimate all day everyday tea made in Cornwall. 100% plastic free 80 teabags. Free delivery over £40.

www.cornish-tea.co.uk

 

[stan m]

Mushy mackie ???? Sounds like some of these cheapo meals minstrel is getting at the end of the day.

Finger bandage worked great back in the 60`s / 70`s for Clyde cod stuffed with mussel.

 

[GPSguru]

Must be some bloody strong teabags. I'd love to see someone wash one out, fill it with bait and stick it on a hook.

In Yorkshire, you often see tea bags and toilet paper on the washing lines

 

[wingnut55]

In Yorkshire, you often see tea bags and toilet paper on the washing lines

Waste not want not..

Ian.

 

[stan m]

In Yorkshire, you often see tea bags and toilet paper on the washing lines

Whereas in Devon it`s used tampons

 

[GPSguru]

Whereas in Devon it`s used tampons

Only Plymouth

 

[Valleyboy]

Mushy mackie ???? Sounds like some of these cheapo meals minstrel is getting at the end of the day.

Finger bandage worked great back in the 60`s / 70`s for Clyde cod stuffed with mussel.

Hair. Nets were good

 

[wingnut55]

Hair. Nets were good

No good for trawlers though..

Ian.