Weaver fish!?!

[DerwentBob]

Having been stung by one in Tenby I can vouch for the pain. The local A&E didn't know how to treat it and I was given a check over and sent home. The pain was horrible, lasting about 16 hours and I was shakey for a couple of days afterwards. I now take a pair of very long (14") forceps with me just in case a long range unhooking is required.

[Peter Gowman]

I live about 200 metres from the beach in a west Wales seaside village. There are quite a few bathers and surfers who step on the weaver fish each year, especially in the summer when the water is warmer (the little blighters like the warm shallow water). The lifeguards keep a 'thermos' flask of hot water at all times to treat any stings. I am only about 45 miles up the coast from Tenby, so you went to the wrong place DerwentBob.

[Vagabond]

Bacon butty:

 

I'm going to take Vagabonds advice and acquire the aformentioned tome!

I have to admit to being stung/pricked/stabbed a couple of times in the past

Sounds like I've been a very lucky little rasher!!

Another good piece of advice from DerwentBob is the long pair of artery forceps.

 

Also useful is a good LARGE thick rag to hold the fish down with. but - BEWARE. Some fish have poisonous spines not only on the dorsal (back) fin, but on other fins as well, AND on the opercula (gill covers).

 

So it is no good just holding the fish down and avoiding the dorsal spines if the fish then shakes it head from side to side and puts an opercular spine through finger or thumb.

 

If you think the Canaries is dodgy, just try tropical Australia - they have fish there that pain and paralyse for about twenty-four hours - the Aussies in their whimsical style, call them "Happy Moments"

 

[ 31. March 2003, 06:27 PM: Message edited by: Vagabond ]

[gonefishing]

found a couple dead on bournemouth beach...my guess is if its sandy they're about

[Bacon butty]

I do possess a long pair of forceps and I normally use a barbless hook, combined with a wet rag, I haven't had too many unhooking problems [yet!] On the occasions I've been pricked

it has been my own fault !!

Typical woman, not paying attention!!!!

[corydoras]

quote:

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Originally posted by Vagabond:

If you think the Canaries is dodgy, just try tropical Australia - they have fish there that pain and paralyse for about twenty-four hours - the Aussies in their whimsical style, call them "Happy Moments"

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Not to mention dear old Synanceia verrucosa, commonly known as the Stonefish. This is reputed to be the most venomous fish in the world. The sting an occasionally be fatal to man.

 

Ugly beggars too.

 

[ 29. March 2004, 12:28 PM: Message edited by: corydoras ]

[Alan Taylor]

Bacon butty:

I shore fish in Tenerife and catch lots of different species, one of which, may be the weaver fish.

 

Good advice lads, I never stop learning

 

Alan(nl)

[Norrie]

Yes, Great topic and great advice, I've got that book,it and forceps will be in my luggage when we go to Corfu. :cool:

[Alan Taylor]

Norrie:

Yes, Great topic and great advice, I've got that book,it and forceps will be in my luggage when we go to Corfu. :cool:

Norrie, do you seriously think it is a very bright idea to go fishing while you are on holiday with Shiona

I think that would be pushing your luck just that bit too far

 

Save your fishing days until you get back, you coming over again this year

 

Cheers

 

Alan

[MrWiggly]

Small Weaver fish have been landed as far north as Scarborough and Whitby on the UK East coast !