Coddy Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 If you have an i-phone there are a number of apps that are useful One I have is Wreck Finder which is free and gives location and co-ordinates for 10,000s of wrecks around the UK and Ireland It is also available for the iPad Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 If ever I get out there............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven5404 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I bought this app after seeing this thread and have noted that there are several wrecks relatively close to the shore around the poole area. My question is does anybody know if they hold fish and are they safe to fish. I was looking at the iona, surdela, fluer de lys and in particular the kyarra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 You'll probably catch a diver on the Kyarra, it' a very popular dive site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 As Brian says not much chance of getting on the kyarra especially on or near slack water. Most other wrecks close inshore will hold some small fish but because they are close in and fished by many they may not hold any of size or in quantity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven5404 Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Oh well it was worth a try. I know a mark in Westbay where I can catch pollock to 10 lb off a reef and a wreck but would have liked to have kept it local. Think I might have to have ago at catching one of those divers at least they would put a bend in the rod lol p.s I would act strictly on catch and release😇😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Oh well it was worth a try. I know a mark in Westbay where I can catch pollock to 10 lb off a reef and a wreck but would have liked to have kept it local. Think I might have to have ago at catching one of those divers at least they would put a bend in the rod lol p.s I would act strictly on catch and release Mr Fox Snr can help you with tackle and bait advise! Though, he failed to land it! niggle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Guilty as charged. The specimen in question was around 170-180lb, and Rob, it WAS boated, just on someone else's boat while still attached. I did consider fillet and release, but discretion prevailed. Sometimes it's good to let them swim off for another day Was glad Rob and JoJo were on hand to witness the whole event, else no-one else would have believed that my Ugly Stik spin, Abu 7000, and 30lb braid would have managed it (apart from Charlie perhaps, who saw me get a 40lb conger on it). The bait shall remain secret however, as I'm now gearing up for a larger specimen. Mike Jim, Stuie and gaffa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 We have fished the kyarra loads of times, many times in the winter or at night Mostly small to medium conger and a lot of bait fish. Try the Aeolian sky for a lot more fish, pick small tides At this time of year before the divers start. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Oh well it was worth a try. I know a mark in Westbay where I can catch pollock to 10 lb off a reef and a wreck but would have liked to have kept it local. Think I might have to have ago at catching one of those divers at least they would put a bend in the rod lol p.s I would act strictly on catch and release I caught one while fishing the Portland Breakwater , Hood entrance, unfortunately I had to let it go as there was no specimen size, however it was a good fight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Don't forget that any fish caught West of Portland Bill do not count in any club records as it is outside club waters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Not sure what the specimen size is for a diver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Depends if it's a muff or a scuba Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 If you really want to find a wreck come to the clubs presentation dinner dance evening I guarantee you will find several sparky, Kingfisher 126, niggle and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 If you really want to find a wreck come to the clubs presentation dinner dance evening I guarantee you will find several Thats the next day mate. codpiece 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thats the next day mate. Only if you are a light weight, those that play up will be wrecks before they go home Ben and Kingfisher 126 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Sparky, in my crazy youth the description used in the ''andrew'' ( RN ) to describe us was "muff " " chuff" or " standard dress " Derek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Sparky, in my crazy youth the description used in the ''andrew'' ( RN ) to describe us was "muff " " chuff" or " standard dress " Derek. Well I was right on the " muff diver " then Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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