seals

[TF_cleanhook]

hi all my name is jason and live in the havant,hants area after months of viewing this site i decided to join now im a pc owner,just a quick question for those that are local,went fishing fri night (inn on the beach)to fish 2hrs up and down,not much giving couple of small bass,but about towards the end of the session i couldnt believe my eyes when a seal popped its head and swam up and down the shore for ten mins.has anyone ever encountered this before on hayling or is it a common occurance? needless to say i packed up there and then as i dont think i stood a chance.

[TF_Greenman]

Welcome to the forum ‘cleanhook’ and welcome to H.A. comments.
It’s a mad house, get involved.

[TF_minnow-mauler]

I fished at Stokes bay on Friday afternoon and a seal was swimming west towards Lee. It was about 20 – 30 feet off the beach. As H.A said no fish

[TF_cleanhook]

thanks Greenman,minnow.after many months of viewing this forum why am i not surprised about H.A.’s reply many thanks H.A. I look forward to many more.

[iowa]

Hi, in my experience see a seal pack up and go home.

[neil b]

As above, usually when a seal arrives, that means time to move. Mind you, they do have their uses… seals fur is great for flytying and my sporran is made of sealskin – and very nice it is too!

[iowa]

Bruddy gung ho Yanks spoil it fer everyone..

[Desperate DanParticipant]

Hello peeps …. some bad news for you I am afraid. We are just coming into the period of time where the seal pups have finished weening and will be going their own way. I am a Marine Mammal Medic for the BDMLR in Kent and we have had more calls over the last two weeks of pups coming ashore than in the last two years. So unfortunately, the numbers are growing …..

[Corndawg moderatorParticipant]

There is a few around Mablethorpe,and that area,as there are two seal sanctuaries…

All the fit ones are re released,and they still hang around there,as though they know if they get into trouble,someone will help them.

The trouble starts when they all get together and go clubbing……………..

Bloody murder it is !!

Said very T.I.C,and with no malice.

[iowa]

Just think, Seal pup buddies, hats and boots, if its good enough for an Esquimaux its good enough for me.
And if cooked properly the meat aint half bad.(so a bloke down the pub says)

[TF_Leon Roskilly]

Problem is that the seals now face very little competition for food from the larger fish that used to be far more prevalent inshore.

So, their numbers are growing.

Bring back the days of fairly common large shore caught cod and bass etc., feasting on the pin-whiting and pout etc, sand there would be less of a share of the available food to support an increased seal population.

Even when seals are wiped out in their thousands by virus, their numbers soon bounce back, deomonstrating that culling is likely to be just as ineffective.

The good news is that you only find seals when there are fish around (even though they are all mainly small fish).

[MOHIK4N22]

ya just cant go “clubbing” with a seal…… no feet to dance with 😀

[Corndawg moderatorParticipant]

Doesn’t stop them head banging……………

(Think about it !!)

LOL

[MOHIK4N22]

LOL thats a goodun i like it. (bet they dont though)

[Corndawg moderatorParticipant]

Last party I saw them having,they were belting out Iron Maidens “Bring yer Daughter to the slaughter”……

(Again,think about it !!).. ;0)

[MOHIK4N22]

😀 an ya chose hte best group in the world too. sweeeet.

[Corndawg moderatorParticipant]

Once you’ve seen Bruce,Eddy and co,everything else is insignificant………

Except Alice Cooper !!!!!!!!!!!

(NOT WORTHY !!)……. :0)

[TF_cleanhook]

omg from navy seals to iron maiden/alice cooper,you lot have got issues.lol,is fishing the wind down from the head banging weekends you lot have?

[MOHIK4N22]

i gave up fishing last year really as i have had a slipped disc in april and reoccured 6 weeks ago. my fishing hobby has ended im afraid. but i do still enjoy the banter

[WaveyDavey]

What does a Walrus and Tupperware got in common?
Both like a tight seal…

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