Anti dogfish hooks

[plaicemat]

I happened to be watching a programme about the Atlantic last night and there was a piece about protecting sharks from dying on set lines. Someone has designed a hook made from a new material which repels sharks and not other fish so they avoid the danger but it doesn't affect the catch of targetted fish. I wonder, would this work with dogfish? If so, I can imagine they would be very popular in our area. I must look into this further.

 

Could be part of the new plan, Charlie.

 

Terry.

[plaicemat]

Looked into it a bit further and it appears to be a magnetic metal made from a mixture of neodymium, iron and boron. Perhaps we could get weights made from it. Further details here Shark Repellers

 

Terry.

Edited November 28, 2008 by plaicemat

[djredrupp]

neodymium, iron and boron

 

could be expensive as weights or hooks....

 

what about a bead or tube to go on the trace above the hooks?

 

 

 

now all we need is a supply of some neodymium, iron and boron...... anyone?

 

as of last week, i could really do with this revalation!

 

Dan

[djredrupp]

ah just thought (well read further down...)

 

what about the rays???

[plaicemat]

There are times when I would forego the rays. No one says you have to use them all the time, just when the kennels are open.

 

Terry.

[Jim]

Is there a magic substance that works the opposite way, and attracts Bass?

The same as Coins and Sports Cars do with Women ? ? ?

 

 

Jim

[plaicemat]

There is indeed Jim, you'll find details here Bass secret weapon

 

Terry.

[Jim]

Thanks Terry,

It reminds me of my Brother's aftershsave, Smells like Money.

 

 

Jim

[codless]

did you see oceans bbc2 thursday,same stuff i think the shark did not like it.