Sandeel

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:24 pm

i would like to catch some sandeel and use it as bait big grin

can anyone give me tips on how to catch sandeel please

cheers greg cool

Member Joined: Oct 24, 2006 Posts: 41 Location: Portsmouth

You can buy the small shrimp feather made for targeting sandeels you have to find a shallow sandy beach ( best from a boat ) and just jig them on the surface either that order some from a local tackle shop.

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:38 pm

thanks for your help

greg

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:48 pm

i caught 50 sandeels/launce a few weeks ago on smallfeathers on size 4 hooks

using a bass rod spinning with a set of these and a dexter wedge on the end

they were only about 5 ft from the shore
unfotunately a lot of the time you will foul hook them but its good fun when you get a full house

with this set up you may even catch a bass

i lost one that looked about 5 pounds so beware

take a bucket with a lid on
cut out a small circle in the lid
and quarter fill with water

then drop the live sandeels through the hole and they shouldnt jump out
good luck
cheers steve

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:18 pm

Hi Guys

Can you catch them at night

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:54 am

i hope so