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Guys, where is the term Snigging local to ?
I had never heard of it so it's not from up here.
Will.
I had never heard of it so it's not from up here.
Will.
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Always called eels snigs round here - Lancashire.
e.g. https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/667 ... -snig-pie/ or https://www.flickr.com/photos/exacta2a/9630693134
e.g. https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/667 ... -snig-pie/ or https://www.flickr.com/photos/exacta2a/9630693134
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It must be a Southern thing then, we did call the little ones bootlaces, there were a right pest at one time.
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When I was into junior match fishing they were known as 'grinners'. Because of the shape of their mouths I guess!
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A few have mentioned snigging in the colder, winter. In general, are they warmer water fish. Is it too early to start fishing for them now or early summer, the preferred time ?
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Some of my mates fish for eels all year round. One year I started in April warm during the day but freezing. during the night we even had the a live bucket frozen over. But still caught eels all came during the day as well. I wouldn't be fishing waters that's got a low stock or eels never been caught from here waters .Once things get to normal I be out after eels. Rods already made up.... Good luck ps hate the word Sniging
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Fitas wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28 2020 19:53 -I was going to start snigging in the next week or soSome of my mates fish for eels all year round. One year I started in April warm during the day freezing. during the night we even had a live bucket frozen over. But still caught eels all came during the day as well. I wouldn't be fishing waters that's got a low stock or eelsnever been caught from here waters .Once things get to normal I be out after eels. Rods already made up.... Good luck
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Kev Berry wrote: ↑Sun Mar 29 2020 09:57 -Might be the only bite you get at this rate. But not from me sorryFitas wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28 2020 19:53 -I was going to start snigging in the next week or soSome of my mates fish for eels all year round. One year I started in April warm during the day freezing. during the night we even had a live bucket frozen over. But still caught eels all came during the day as well. I wouldn't be fishing waters that's got a low stock or eelsnever been caught from here waters .Once things get to normal I be out after eels. Rods already made up.... Good luck
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I'm sat by a pit with a couple of Rudd heads out. Had a dropped run in daylight but nothing else since. Going to give it until around midnight.
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davelumb wrote: ↑Sat May 16 2020 20:51 -Certainly wasnt.....I missed another
Set our lass up with a top kit, a bit of line, a hook and some mussels.
She caught her first mirror carp
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Kev Berry wrote: ↑Sat May 16 2020 23:32 -Did you chop it up and use carp strips for bait?
Much as I'm tempted I'll be waiting a while before I start eeling now it's turned cooler again.
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davelumb wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 08:12 -I had previously despatched and cut a small roach up for baitKev Berry wrote: ↑Sat May 16 2020 23:32 -Did you chop it up and use carp strips for bait?
Much as I'm tempted I'll be waiting a while before I start eeling now it's turned cooler again.
I did say something along the lines of her carp could keep me in baits for a while
The maternal defense snarl made me change my mind
Was a bit nippy later on, I was dithering.
Next week looks like temps will be better
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Kev Berry wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 09:08 -davelumb wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 08:12 -I had previously despatched and cut a small roach up for baitKev Berry wrote: ↑Sat May 16 2020 23:32 -Did you chop it up and use carp strips for bait?
Much as I'm tempted I'll be waiting a while before I start eeling now it's turned cooler again.
I did say something along the lines of her carp could keep me in baits for a while
The maternal defense snarl made me change my mind
Was a bit nippy later on, I was dithering.
Next week looks like temps will be better
I don't like to start eeling too soon as I've caught most of my bigger ones late in the summer and I can get burned out dealing with bootlace frustrations early on! But this year there'll be no agricultural shows or sheep dog trials to occupy my spare time.
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Kev Berry wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 09:08 -There was a touch of frost here most early mornings last week Kev. Hopefully this coming week will be a bit warmer at night.Next week looks like temps will be better
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davelumb wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 09:13 -No bootlaces in these ponds DaveKev Berry wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 09:08 -davelumb wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 08:12 -I had previously despatched and cut a small roach up for baitKev Berry wrote: ↑Sat May 16 2020 23:32 -Did you chop it up and use carp strips for bait?
Much as I'm tempted I'll be waiting a while before I start eeling now it's turned cooler again.
I did say something along the lines of her carp could keep me in baits for a while
The maternal defense snarl made me change my mind
Was a bit nippy later on, I was dithering.
Next week looks like temps will be better
I don't like to start eeling too soon as I've caught most of my bigger ones late in the summer and I can get burned out dealing with bootlace frustrations early on! But this year there'll be no agricultural shows or sheep dog trials to occupy my spare time.
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Kev Berry wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 09:21 -Lucky b*****d!davelumb wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 09:13 -No bootlaces in these ponds DaveKev Berry wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 09:08 -davelumb wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 08:12 -I had previously despatched and cut a small roach up for baitKev Berry wrote: ↑Sat May 16 2020 23:32 -Did you chop it up and use carp strips for bait?
Much as I'm tempted I'll be waiting a while before I start eeling now it's turned cooler again.
I did say something along the lines of her carp could keep me in baits for a while
The maternal defense snarl made me change my mind
Was a bit nippy later on, I was dithering.
Next week looks like temps will be better
I don't like to start eeling too soon as I've caught most of my bigger ones late in the summer and I can get burned out dealing with bootlace frustrations early on! But this year there'll be no agricultural shows or sheep dog trials to occupy my spare time.
I think living near a tidal river accounts for the bootlaces around these parts.
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Fentiger01 wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 09:16 -We had a few ground frosts as well, thought it was a forlorn hope but went to see what gear was missing out the bag more than anything.
Yes there was....hooks and hookength stuff for a start
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Kev Berry wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 09:24 -Fentiger01 wrote: ↑Sun May 17 2020 09:16 -We had a few ground frosts as well, thought it was a forlorn hope but went to see what gear was missing out the bag more than anything.
Yes there was....hooks and hookength stuff for a start
Eagles may soar, but Weasels don't get sucked into jet engines!
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Snig traps chucked out
Theres 2 dead deer been dumped 60 yds away, maybe they will attract them. Feckers dont half whiff a bit when the wind swings
Theres 2 dead deer been dumped 60 yds away, maybe they will attract them. Feckers dont half whiff a bit when the wind swings
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There used to be a pub in Ormskirk Lancashire called the snigs foot ,the sign is still there,mike
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