Charlie Bettell - Re: Hook Damage

[Charlie Bettell]

After having had a good debate on the subject of 'One Eyed Pike', who now agrees that we need to look at ways of preventing eye damage occurring - possibly by reducing the number and size of hooks on a lure.

A simple Yes or No is all that's required at this point.

If we get more Yes votes to No votes, I will then try and get the ball rolling and then start a plan of action.

 

[Rob Brownfield]

There is certainly potential for hook damage, that cannot be questioned.

 

[Ben Lovell]

Yep. I agree wholeheartedly.

 

[Rob Brownfield]

Charlie...have a look at this picture I found
here

It was taken from an Irish guides website and is a recent photo. I think it illustrates the problem well. look where the tail treble is.

 

[Davy North]

Yes, if it's causing harm it must be looked into as soon as possible.

 

[Charlie Bettell]

TAC Test (!)

 

[David Will]

Yes.

 

[Nicky Garbutt]

yeah from me im getting worried about it

 

[Cheese Paste]

yes

 

[Colin Brett]

Just received my Pikelines and lo and behold there is evidence of large lures hanging from a pike's mouth with the large treble swing around. Just check the radius it could travel!!
Also fish being held whilst the captor is standing up??? What's that all about??
I could go on for ages, but I suppose we have all done something wrong when piking?? I know I have, but I hope I have learned by mine and other peoples mistakes, unfortunately success is sometimes more important that fish care!!

Colin