plaicemat Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djredrupp Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djredrupp Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 ah just thought (well read further down...) what about the rays??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Is there a magic substance that works the opposite way, and attracts Bass? The same as Coins and Sports Cars do with Women ? ? ? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 There is indeed Jim, you'll find details here Bass secret weapon Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Thanks Terry, It reminds me of my Brother's aftershsave, Smells like Money. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codless Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 did you see oceans bbc2 thursday,same stuff i think the shark did not like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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