Why oh why do people use gaffs for conger when catching/releasing???? It really annoys me - it causes unnecessary damage/tearing to the conger's mouth when a t-bar hook release can and SHOULD be used. I appreciate congers are tough and hardy fellas so will always heal in a couple of weeks after a gaff is used on their jaw/mouth but why even use it?? If you are going to fish ethically, make sure you are actually fishing ethically. this point side, great video and thanks for sharing. You're right, a fresh mackerel flapper rig cannot be beaten - so effective!
Nice congers...when I’m diving though I see ones that are surrounded by fish & can eat whatever time they like so they get huge & fussy so unlikely to ever get caught as they have fresh fish swimming past there hole all day...one was following me about it was a lot bigger than me & the ones I see in records don’t compare to what’s down there in wrecks...eye balls like tangerines 🍊
How many times did you say WHOO? You should get yourself a really big drop net, save you the bother of having to drag the fish all the way down to the steps.
Great vid again lads. Question going down to zennor Cornwall for a few days early in September will it be worth using crab wheel I made or to late in the year
john hurst it’s always worth a bash mate you could get lobster or chancer , the spider are moving out hear but still getting them, I’m not sure about your area but if you ask some local crab potters thet should be helpful to you for seing what’s about mate but to be fair I’d personally take it as you never know what’s going to go in haha good luck 🐟🎣
Got bit on my thumb by a huge conger eel while wearing a heavy duty commercial fishing glove. Still hurt like a motherf**ker, had to smash it with a claw hammer to make it let go
What a waste of good bate meat, next time you go shopping buy a bag of onions in the net bag, then instead of throwing away the fish meat you don't want for your hook, put it in the net bag and freeze it until the net time you go crabbing, then hang the net bag in your crab pot or bike wheel.
He said: stay tuned a bit too much, but this was a brilliant video! Very interesting
Why oh why do people use gaffs for conger when catching/releasing???? It really annoys me - it causes unnecessary damage/tearing to the conger's mouth when a t-bar hook release can and SHOULD be used. I appreciate congers are tough and hardy fellas so will always heal in a couple of weeks after a gaff is used on their jaw/mouth but why even use it?? If you are going to fish ethically, make sure you are actually fishing ethically. this point side, great video and thanks for sharing. You're right, a fresh mackerel flapper rig cannot be beaten - so effective!
Sam Brennan dry your eyes mate.
That's not nice fish with gaff get out. 😢😢😢 Yes, there are Kescher! 😢😢😢
its in the chin - its ok to gaff there
They gaff it coz u don't want to bed dragging a 15oz conger up a breakwater
Some people are idiots
Lots of fun watching the early vids. HELL YEAH!!!
Nice congers...when I’m diving though I see ones that are surrounded by fish & can eat whatever time they like so they get huge & fussy so unlikely to ever get caught as they have fresh fish swimming past there hole all day...one was following me about it was a lot bigger than me & the ones I see in records don’t compare to what’s down there in wrecks...eye balls like tangerines 🍊
I keep finding vids from you I haven't seen lol, 2 nice congers there!
congrats from Spain, what a nice video!
Mario Blanco Vieites thank you 👍 and thanks for watching 🎣 plenty more to come ✌️
Was that guy auditioning for a part on show mate hahah
How many times did you say WHOO? You should get yourself a really big drop net, save you the bother of having to drag the fish all the way down to the steps.
Nice vid. Please give info about the rod and reel.
Really need to gaff that fish with the steps there.
what rod u using mate ?
Good job my friends
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What 1b line do you have on your reel fir thouse eels please mate and do you use a shock leader?
u tried circle hooks for easier releasing ?
Where are you fishing mate...?
Please can you tell me where is this place where you been ? Thank you
Good effort Smashie,one thing though,no torch,no rag,no bait board ! Poor planning mate !!
kevin buckler that’s how we catch fish my friend 😁
Do you have to ground bate for conger
I live in Jersey and my mates are going fishing Saturday can you come teach us a few things?
Joe Fulton I’m in Guernsey dude
Great video!
What rods do you use guys?
Hi,where is this location?What the name of this pier?
Was this off Elizabeth castle
Peacefull Revolutionary where is that it the uk
Why are you releasing perfectly good eating Conger eels?
Oo my ghosh... mantap gaes.. 👍🏼
Done
Awesome guys ...
Chris & Sam Living the dream thanks for watching 😁🎣
😁👍 i am eel fishing from east java indonesia, pleace welcome, thanks mr. ☺️🙏🙏
Why do you finish every sentence with a question mark?
why do you not keep them for FOOD ????
I saw one at a pier before we caught him
Drinking game: take a shot every time he says "Guys"
Daniel Chaudfontaine I’m in 🤣👌 thanks for watching !
Is this jersey
Great vid again lads. Question going down to zennor Cornwall for a few days early in September will it be worth using crab wheel I made or to late in the year
john hurst it’s always worth a bash mate you could get lobster or chancer , the spider are moving out hear but still getting them, I’m not sure about your area but if you ask some local crab potters thet should be helpful to you for seing what’s about mate but to be fair I’d personally take it as you never know what’s going to go in haha good luck 🐟🎣
Got bit on my thumb by a huge conger eel while wearing a heavy duty commercial fishing glove. Still hurt like a motherf**ker, had to smash it with a claw hammer to make it let go
Sidat monsterr gaessss
whoooooo😂😂
After 2nd whoooo i switched off
Tiocfaidh ár lá Erin go bragh fair enough dude thanks for watching tho 👌🎣
Why use a gaff just grab the trace near the swivel.
I could understand using a gaff for a big eel ,maybe 40 + but for small eels pointless.
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Boo boo boo boo no cookout my night is ruined hahahaha jklollmfao
Terrible fish handling....invest in a mat and drop net.👎
What a waste of good bate meat, next time you go shopping buy a bag of onions in the net bag, then instead of throwing away the fish meat you don't want for your hook, put it in the net bag and freeze it until the net time you go crabbing, then hang the net bag in your crab pot or bike wheel.
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Why gaff it ffs
Jjj