Eel Trap results 2012

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David Harvey wrote:: The EA were down this morning and checked it and found 24 ranging from 112mm to 422mm, remarkable. I went down this afternoon not knowing it had been checked and found another 8.

Blimey

That's brilliant news Smile

Posts : 437 Join date : 2011-06-20 Location : Egham

Blimey - really didn't look like there were any in there on Saturday.

Also - any explanation about the missing key on Saturday, or at least why neither of the lock keppers could find it then? Presumably it should be kept in the key cabinet.

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:52 pm

Not sure mate, I think they have not looked that well. What I do is go into the office and get the key. Next time happy to meet down there Smile

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:31 am

I have heard from Joe and he may check Weds, if not I will do it Thursday morning, then Darryl from fisheries is down there Friday anyway and will take a look (he is the EA lead for the Eel program).

Colin I think can do Sunday ?

Cheers

Posts : 187 Join date : 2010-11-21

I will ask Steve the lock keeper to have a look for the keys, I was down there yesterday evening and the water is up over the concrete by a foot, not safe to check at the moment

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:34 am

Hi Glyn

I found the keys yesterday mate so all good, think they were just hiding

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:28 am

I will definitely do Sunday, thanks.

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Steve (lock keeper) told me that the fisheries guy checked the eel trap yesterday and there where 21 eels in it.
Can anyone confirm.

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:16 pm

Went to Molesey Lock to check eel trap, 26 mitten crabs ranging different sizes, the picture is of the biggest one.

2 eels, one 17cm and one 16cm. Michael found the smaller one trapped where the new bit of mesh has been put on the small funnel, but he managed to get it out.
Very Happy

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Colin Arbon wrote:: 26 mitten crabs

Posts : 359 Join date : 2011-10-29 Age : 37 Location : Ham

17th July 2012, 1:50pm

I have checked the Eel trap at Molsey lock with Jack Hunter and have found 0 eels in the trap.

Oli

Subject: eel trap results Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:04 am

broke me duck at bow locks 2 elvers 70mm and 85mm.

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:57 pm

It's not Bowlocks after all then Laughing

, well done mate Smile

Checked Molesey today and 2 and no mittens, 90mm & 120 mm.

Posts : 437 Join date : 2011-06-20 Location : Egham

Caught three little ones last night on the Desi :-(

Never seen such small eels on a hook before, one was only about 9"

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:44 am

A hot week chaps, I am going down today and if anyone is about, please check it, more the merrier.

We should be right in peak time and have to consider the welfare. I think the lock is open until 7 in the summer but avoid the 27th as the Olympic flame is coming through Cool

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Mon Jul 23, 2012 2:15 pm

Two little beauties today, 120 & 130 mm Smile

Took Mrs H down to see what goes on and that I am not just going to the pub Shocked

Jack H is working at the lock on Weds so going to check it then.

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:55 pm

Hi everyone,
I will go down around six tomorrow Tuesday and check it with Lesley if that's ok with everyone
Colin

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:23 pm

Cheers Colin that is brilliant mate.

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:57 pm

7 eels today
110mm
2 x 120mm
125mm
130mm
135mm
140mm

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:31 am

Superb Colin, happy Elvers Smile

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:55 pm

Checked it Thursday and zero, out of bounds this weekend due to the cycling.

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:36 pm

Three in the trap today, surprising low as not checked since Thursday.

If anyone is around Thursday to check it would be handy.

Update From Jack H who is working their:

3 eels, 2 @ 12.5cm, 1 @ 15.6cm!

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:19 pm

David, as I am now a retired gentleman of leisure I'd be happy to get involved. Let me know where and when I can be sworn in Laughing

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:04 pm

Thanks Neil Smile

hands up anyone else who can get involved, I will arrange a date in for a few weeks time.

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I can do Thursday if required

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