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  2. Phil A
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    Minimum Landing Sizes

    The Edible Crab has to be more than 120mm across the Carapace, its probably not on the list due to regional variations, local fisheries have different rules so its best to check at the local...
    The Edible Crab has to be more than 120mm across the Carapace, its probably not on the list due to regional variations, local fisheries have different rules so its best to check at the local fishing harbour, there is usually a notice up about it. A Portland mason friend of mine used to go...
    The Edible Crab has to be more than 120mm across the Carapace, its probably not on the list due to regional variations, local fisheries have different rules so its best to check at the local fishing harbour, there is usually a notice up about...
    The Edible Crab has to be more than 120mm across the Carapace, its probably not on the list due to regional variations, local fisheries have different rules so its best to check at the local...
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  3. Phil A
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    Welcome

    Blimey!!! Some serious fish there, thanks everyone:dbgrtmb: I've had seals pop there heads up just after i've cast out & look very cross at me.
    Blimey!!! Some serious fish there, thanks everyone:dbgrtmb: I've had seals pop there heads up just after i've cast out & look very cross at me.
    Blimey!!! Some serious fish there, thanks everyone:dbgrtmb: I've had seals pop there heads up just after i've cast out & look very cross at me.
    Blimey!!! Some serious fish there, thanks everyone:dbgrtmb: I've had seals pop there heads up just after i've cast out & look very cross at me.
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  4. Phil A
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    Poisonous Plants - A summary

    We often talk of toxic plants on the forum. Here is a list curtesy of Wikipedia, also please check this direct link to the site for occasional updates.
    We often talk of toxic plants on the forum. Here is a list curtesy of Wikipedia, also please check this direct link to the site for occasional updates.
    We often talk of toxic plants on the forum. Here is a list curtesy of Wikipedia, also please check this direct link to the site for occasional updates.
    We often talk of toxic plants on the forum. Here is a list curtesy of Wikipedia, also please check this direct link to the site for occasional updates.
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  5. Phil A
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    Please Read This Before Eating Any Wild Food

    POISONOUS PLANTS DISCLAIMER. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS By viewing this forum you agree that its members and staff of Gardeners Corner accept no liability for any injury or death occurring as a...
    POISONOUS PLANTS DISCLAIMER. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS By viewing this forum you agree that its members and staff of Gardeners Corner accept no liability for any injury or death occurring as a result of ingesting or exposure to any plant or fungi, either mistakenly believing it to be one...
    POISONOUS PLANTS DISCLAIMER. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS By viewing this forum you agree that its members and staff of Gardeners Corner accept no liability for any injury or death occurring as a result of ingesting or exposure to any plant or...
    POISONOUS PLANTS DISCLAIMER. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS By viewing this forum you agree that its members and staff of Gardeners Corner accept no liability for any injury or death occurring as a...
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  7. clueless1

    Foraged / Unusual food recipes

    She's picked up more since then! Don't know what she intends doing with it. :scratch:
    She's picked up more since then! Don't know what she intends doing with it. :scratch:
    She's picked up more since then! Don't know what she intends doing with it. :scratch:
    She's picked up more since then! Don't know what she intends doing with it. :scratch:
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  8. Scrungee

    How to skin a dogfish

    Sounds a good plan, nothing wrong with Dogfish Cakes:dbgrtmb:
    Sounds a good plan, nothing wrong with Dogfish Cakes:dbgrtmb:
    Sounds a good plan, nothing wrong with Dogfish Cakes:dbgrtmb:
    Sounds a good plan, nothing wrong with Dogfish Cakes:dbgrtmb:
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  9. Phil A

    Mackerel, one of our Favorite Summer Fish

    I just read that too.Been out most mornings this week, nothing about :noidea:Too rough at the moment.
    I just read that too.Been out most mornings this week, nothing about :noidea:Too rough at the moment.
    I just read that too.Been out most mornings this week, nothing about :noidea:Too rough at the moment.
    I just read that too.Been out most mornings this week, nothing about :noidea:Too rough at the moment.
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  10. Phil A
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    Got Fish Tonight

    Caught a huge Ling once. It was about three feet long, maybe even a bit longer, but as we were away for the weekend and the fridge where we were staying was too small I was told to give it to a...
    Caught a huge Ling once. It was about three feet long, maybe even a bit longer, but as we were away for the weekend and the fridge where we were staying was too small I was told to give it to a restaurant. (Always remember that ling.) :(
    Caught a huge Ling once. It was about three feet long, maybe even a bit longer, but as we were away for the weekend and the fridge where we were staying was too small I was told to give it to a restaurant. (Always remember that ling.) :(
    Caught a huge Ling once. It was about three feet long, maybe even a bit longer, but as we were away for the weekend and the fridge where we were staying was too small I was told to give it to a...
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  11. Phil A
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    Double Dogfish

    You'll be a Beef Man then Jack. Can picture you sitting down to a Girt Pie with Horns sticking out of it.
    You'll be a Beef Man then Jack. Can picture you sitting down to a Girt Pie with Horns sticking out of it.
    You'll be a Beef Man then Jack. Can picture you sitting down to a Girt Pie with Horns sticking out of it.
    You'll be a Beef Man then Jack. Can picture you sitting down to a Girt Pie with Horns sticking out of it.
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  12. Phil A
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    No Fishing Tonight

    Only in the Nursery Areas, the Fleet behind the Chesil is off limits for bass fishing (Think that is full time) You can fish for other species there but can't use Sand Eels for bait. There are...
    Only in the Nursery Areas, the Fleet behind the Chesil is off limits for bass fishing (Think that is full time) You can fish for other species there but can't use Sand Eels for bait. There are probably other restricted zones but I don't venture that far. Usually have to get grockles to put...
    Only in the Nursery Areas, the Fleet behind the Chesil is off limits for bass fishing (Think that is full time) You can fish for other species there but can't use Sand Eels for bait. There are probably other restricted zones but I don't venture...
    Only in the Nursery Areas, the Fleet behind the Chesil is off limits for bass fishing (Think that is full time) You can fish for other species there but can't use Sand Eels for bait. There are...
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  13. Phil A

    Model Stolen from RNLI

    Ah, that kind of model. I was wondering what they were doing with one in the first place. :)
    Ah, that kind of model. I was wondering what they were doing with one in the first place. :)
    Ah, that kind of model. I was wondering what they were doing with one in the first place. :)
    Ah, that kind of model. I was wondering what they were doing with one in the first place. :)
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  14. Gretzky

    Any fish(ing) persons?

    I think that idea would work very well Jenny :blue thumb:
    I think that idea would work very well Jenny :blue thumb:
    I think that idea would work very well Jenny :blue thumb:
    I think that idea would work very well Jenny :blue thumb:
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  15. Phil A
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    For the Scumbags

    They obviously need some signage, and something better than at Porlock Weird, where they chuck stones at the harbour, the boats and then at the signs themselves (the others are all stone damaged):
    They obviously need some signage, and something better than at Porlock Weird, where they chuck stones at the harbour, the boats and then at the signs themselves (the others are all stone damaged):
    They obviously need some signage, and something better than at Porlock Weird, where they chuck stones at the harbour, the boats and then at the signs themselves (the others are all stone damaged):
    They obviously need some signage, and something better than at Porlock Weird, where they chuck stones at the harbour, the boats and then at the signs themselves (the others are all stone damaged):
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  16. MichaelJohn

    Course fishing

    Yorkshire Coast is good for Cod in the winter, search for the Whitby Anglers, they know the score.
    Yorkshire Coast is good for Cod in the winter, search for the Whitby Anglers, they know the score.
    Yorkshire Coast is good for Cod in the winter, search for the Whitby Anglers, they know the score.
    Yorkshire Coast is good for Cod in the winter, search for the Whitby Anglers, they know the score.
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  17. Phil A

    Watchet Harbour Fishing News

    I may have hooked a bigger one than that - I had the Shoreham Harbour dredger (converted tug) on for a short time before I decided I'd better go for the break.
    I may have hooked a bigger one than that - I had the Shoreham Harbour dredger (converted tug) on for a short time before I decided I'd better go for the break.
    I may have hooked a bigger one than that - I had the Shoreham Harbour dredger (converted tug) on for a short time before I decided I'd better go for the break.
    I may have hooked a bigger one than that - I had the Shoreham Harbour dredger (converted tug) on for a short time before I decided I'd better go for the break.
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  18. Sheal

    Fishing beginner

    Hmmm not a lot of coarse fishing in that neck of the woods, Perch and Pike will be it. Some good sea fishing over to the west side on the sea lochs and Salmon(expensive) and trout fishing too
    Hmmm not a lot of coarse fishing in that neck of the woods, Perch and Pike will be it. Some good sea fishing over to the west side on the sea lochs and Salmon(expensive) and trout fishing too
    Hmmm not a lot of coarse fishing in that neck of the woods, Perch and Pike will be it. Some good sea fishing over to the west side on the sea lochs and Salmon(expensive) and trout fishing too
    Hmmm not a lot of coarse fishing in that neck of the woods, Perch and Pike will be it. Some good sea fishing over to the west side on the sea lochs and Salmon(expensive) and trout fishing too
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  19. Phil A

    Flowers of the Chesil Beach, Dorset, U.K.

    Yep, and yep.
    Yep, and yep.
    Yep, and yep.
    Yep, and yep.
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  20. Scrungee
    Like x 10

    Nutters

    None here, late frost had the wallnuts bubs and the squirrel had me hazelnuts
    None here, late frost had the wallnuts bubs and the squirrel had me hazelnuts
    None here, late frost had the wallnuts bubs and the squirrel had me hazelnuts
    None here, late frost had the wallnuts bubs and the squirrel had me hazelnuts
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  21. pete

    Mackerel.

    Smoked mackerel paté.........:snorky:
    Smoked mackerel paté.........:snorky:
    Smoked mackerel paté.........:snorky:
    Smoked mackerel paté.........:snorky:
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  22. Freedom_Spark

    Forraging :Uses for stinging nettles?

    No worries, if you get mosquito larvae in the bucket, a few drops of oil will coat the surface & suffocate them, they can't poke their snorks thru it. Don't get it on your hands as you'll smell...
    No worries, if you get mosquito larvae in the bucket, a few drops of oil will coat the surface & suffocate them, they can't poke their snorks thru it. Don't get it on your hands as you'll smell bad forever:heehee:
    No worries, if you get mosquito larvae in the bucket, a few drops of oil will coat the surface & suffocate them, they can't poke their snorks thru it. Don't get it on your hands as you'll smell bad forever:heehee:
    No worries, if you get mosquito larvae in the bucket, a few drops of oil will coat the surface & suffocate them, they can't poke their snorks thru it. Don't get it on your hands as you'll smell...
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  23. clueless1

    Panga and chips

    If you rub your thumb on its eye and it bites you, its really fresh. I was sitting down to eat a Tillapia, a fish imported from one of the moons of Jupiter or somewhere. Thought i'd google it,...
    If you rub your thumb on its eye and it bites you, its really fresh. I was sitting down to eat a Tillapia, a fish imported from one of the moons of Jupiter or somewhere. Thought i'd google it, the first page I found on it was about someone going into anaphalatic shock after eating one. ...
    If you rub your thumb on its eye and it bites you, its really fresh. I was sitting down to eat a Tillapia, a fish imported from one of the moons of Jupiter or somewhere. Thought i'd google it, the first page I found on it was about someone...
    If you rub your thumb on its eye and it bites you, its really fresh. I was sitting down to eat a Tillapia, a fish imported from one of the moons of Jupiter or somewhere. Thought i'd google it,...
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  24. Phil A
    Like x 15

    Coast road this morning

    That's about the right date :thumbsup:Now do we go to Bexy or shall we go here? (taken on august bank holiday)Hours walk though.
    That's about the right date :thumbsup:Now do we go to Bexy or shall we go here? (taken on august bank holiday)Hours walk though.
    That's about the right date :thumbsup:Now do we go to Bexy or shall we go here? (taken on august bank holiday)Hours walk though.
    That's about the right date :thumbsup:Now do we go to Bexy or shall we go here? (taken on august bank holiday)Hours walk though.
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  25. Phil A

    Langoustine Fishing

    They are both families which come under the order Decapoda. Not a lot of difference really.
    They are both families which come under the order Decapoda. Not a lot of difference really.
    They are both families which come under the order Decapoda. Not a lot of difference really.
    They are both families which come under the order Decapoda. Not a lot of difference really.
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  26. HarryS

    High Tides

    Car wash, inside and out :snork:
    Car wash, inside and out :snork:
    Car wash, inside and out :snork:
    Car wash, inside and out :snork:
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