Snigging

[Will Smith]

Guys, where is the term Snigging local to ?
I had never heard of it so it's not from up here.

Will.

[davelumb]

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

[pikin]

I caught an Eel as a small lad and was told it was a Snig

[Will Smith]

It must be a Southern thing then, we did call the little ones bootlaces, there were a right pest at one time.

Will.

[Monts]

Jellied Eels or Jellied Snigs?

[Mattjb]

When I was into junior match fishing they were known as 'grinners'. Because of the shape of their mouths I guess!

[Sudinim]

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 ?

[Fitas]

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

[Kev Berry]

Some 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

I was going to start snigging in the next week or so

On hold for a bit

[Fitas]

Some 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

I was going to start snigging in the next week or so

On hold for a bit

Might be the only bite you get at this rate. But not from me sorry

[Kev Berry]

First snigging trip this evening. Missed a run on a dead roach already

[davelumb]

First snigging trip this evening. Missed a run on a dead roach already

Was that it?

[Mattjb]

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.

[Kev Berry]

First snigging trip this evening. Missed a run on a dead roach already

Was that it?

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

[davelumb]

First snigging trip this evening. Missed a run on a dead roach already

Was that it?

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

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.

[Kev Berry]

First snigging trip this evening. Missed a run on a dead roach already

Was that it?

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

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 had previously despatched and cut a small roach up for bait
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

[davelumb]

First snigging trip this evening. Missed a run on a dead roach already

Was that it?

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

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 had previously despatched and cut a small roach up for bait
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.

[Fentiger01]

Next week looks like temps will be better

There was a touch of frost here most early mornings last week Kev. Hopefully this coming week will be a bit warmer at night.

[Kev Berry]

First snigging trip this evening. Missed a run on a dead roach already

Was that it?

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

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 had previously despatched and cut a small roach up for bait
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.

No bootlaces in these ponds Dave

[davelumb]

First snigging trip this evening. Missed a run on a dead roach already

Was that it?

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

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 had previously despatched and cut a small roach up for bait
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.

No bootlaces in these ponds Dave

Lucky b*****d!

I think living near a tidal river accounts for the bootlaces around these parts.

[Kev Berry]

Next week looks like temps will be better

There was a touch of frost here most early mornings last week Kev. Hopefully this coming week will be a bit warmer at night.

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

[Fentiger01]

Next week looks like temps will be better

There was a touch of frost here most early mornings last week Kev. Hopefully this coming week will be a bit warmer at night.

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

[Kev Berry]

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

[davelumb]

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

get them deer minced up and chucked in!

[Kev Berry]

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

get them deer minced up and chucked in!

They dont need mincing...think they semi liquid

[davelumb]

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

get them deer minced up and chucked in!

They dont need mincing...think they semi liquid

[D10bore]

There used to be a pub in Ormskirk Lancashire called the snigs foot ,the sign is still there,mike

[davelumb]

There used to be a pub in Ormskirk Lancashire called the snigs foot ,the sign is still there,mike

And I probably have a photo of the sign somewhere!

[Mattjb]

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

Any good Kev? I went last night but not a run.

[davelumb]

There used to be a pub in Ormskirk Lancashire called the snigs foot ,the sign is still there,mike

And I probably have a photo of the sign somewhere!

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