Eel Trap results 2012

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Tue Jul 31, 2012 12:02 am

Yes please Glyn, thank you mate Smile

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Checked the trap today at 16.30 with Jeff it was empty apart from some plastic tubes that have swum in from somewhere. I'm away now in Egypt for 2 weeks so won't be available to check the trap.

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:45 pm

Thanks Glyn. The tubes are safe haven, ie hidey holes for them Smile

Cheers and have a good hols mate Smile

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Sun Aug 05, 2012 2:56 pm

we checked the trap today, one eel 28cm Very Happy

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Sun Aug 05, 2012 5:55 pm

If anyone would like to be trained, Joe will be at Molesey lock on the Sat 11th at 10:30 am

Neil can you make that?

If anyone else would like to be trained, put your names down on here Smile

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:04 pm

I can David, but how long will it take? I have to be at my cricket game in Reading for 12-30.

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Tue Aug 07, 2012 5:40 pm

Neil it should only take an hour max but will try and get it for 10am mate.

Down there today and a lucky 13 Smile

Sized between 80mm and 210mm

One Mitten

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Tue Aug 07, 2012 5:42 pm

Thanks David. Either way it will be fine.

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Thu Aug 09, 2012 7:31 pm

Neil, Joe will be there for 10am, you can park by the lock but will have to get him to open the gate,

This is Joe

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If anyone else wants to get involved, please post up on here for Saturday, cheers

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:41 pm

Cheers David. What do I need wellies/waders & a lifejacket?

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:08 pm

The jack and me got this result today ar 1300hrs

4 eels at 14cm

1 eel at 18cm

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:04 pm

Neil dropped you a pm mate. Yes wellies, life jackets are there but normally take my own. Maybe something will come into the trap overnight so get get hands on as such.

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:05 am

I had my training session with Joe yesterday morning and hit lucky first time with 3 little wrigglers, measuring in at a mighty 167, 132 & 125 mm.

David, Joe wasn't sure whether I should upload the data or whether you do it. If its me can someone please confirm the ZSL URL please?

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:12 am

Cheers Neil, glad it went well. Smile

I will upload all the data no probs, it was best when we started to keep it central to save duplications.

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:04 am

Numerous grebes coming up with loads of boot laces... just a bit of anecdotal evidence for you! Saw a big ol' gull tearing a large dead eel to shreds yesterday too!

Richard :face:

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Tue Aug 14, 2012 5:38 pm

Message from Joe to the Eel team Smile

Morning Everyone

I hope you are all well.

October 19th is the date for the next ‘Eel Update’ at ZSL London Zoo, please put it in your diaries and let all your volunteers know. As last year there will be a few talks , lunch and then a chance to have a look at some of the behind the scenes work going on at the zoo. More details will be with you in September.

It’s an opportunity for everyone involved to find out more about what is being done for eels in the Thames river basin and also for us to say thank you for all the time and energy that has been put into the project.

I hope as many volunteers can come along as possible .

Best wishes

Joe

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:42 pm

Four and a Mitten today, am up on Friday to meet with the ZSL so can do it again.

Who is up for Sun/Mon ?

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:26 pm

Hi Dave
Mike and myself will do Sunday if ok?And ok on the London Zoo day,sounds very good,will try to keep this day free
Colin

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:48 pm

Cheers Col Smile

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Sun Aug 19, 2012 4:23 pm

Mike checked trap today 2 13cm eels Smile

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:28 pm

Nice one Colin Smile

Have just got through the stats from Joe so will audit against what we have on here and post up.

I will check the trap tomorrow, with any luck by boat if the engine starts Smile

Hands up again for the weekend...

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I can do this weekend

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:35 pm

Thanks Glyn, Sat or Sun would be perfect

They are still coming up which is great news, very few blanks.

Latest is 8:

2x135
2x150
180
140
90
130

Smile

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Dave have you had any feedback on the numbers of eels in our trap compared to other rivers? Or compared to what ZSL thought we'd get?

Subject: Re: Eel Trap results 2012 Fri Aug 24, 2012 1:38 am

Not as such, I have just got the numbers input into the ZSL site to check back against and we are just over a 100 so far.

I know the Hogsmill trap is Zero and chatted to Joe about that last week. We concluded that the splash weir under Clattern bridge is probably inpassable.
Discussed putting a pass on there but maybe issues as its a historic monument, one to follow up on.

There is the day at the ZSL October so guess all will be revealed about the overall success.

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