To fish or not to fish on a rib?

JA1000 · 23 June 2016, 09:29

I have some friends coming down who are keen to go out fishing but I am not so keen on having hooks anywhere near the boat and tubes - what are your thoughts and what does anyone else do?

Pikey Dave · 23 June 2016, 09:32

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Originally Posted by JA1000

I have some friends coming down who are keen to go out fishing but I am not so keen on having hooks anywhere near the boat and tubes - what are your thoughts and what does anyone else do?

Been fishing off ribs for 30 years, never had a problem. Had to take the missus to hospital with a hook in her thumb though😳

Sh1t happens

jonp · 23 June 2016, 09:57

Not only do I fish from mine many of the fish are very toothy, even use mine chassing game fish.

Jon

Hightower · 23 June 2016, 11:38

Fish Fish Fish Fish Fish Fish Fish Fish!

You don't even need a landing net most of the time as you just lean over and pluck the bigger ones out with you hand

Maximus · 23 June 2016, 16:26

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Been fishing off ribs for 30 years, never had a problem. Had to take the missus to hospital with a hook in her thumb though😳

Sh1t happens

X2 ..but a bit longer!....No problem..

beerbelly · 23 June 2016, 17:06

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Been fishing off ribs for 30 years, never had a problem. Had to take the missus to hospital with a hook in her thumb though��

Sh1t happens

you will catch more with a lure or bait. mrs are crap bait

Adamn · 23 June 2016, 17:07

I fish with a hand line and often have 4 mackerel and a large Pollock fighting on the line. I just lean on the A Frame and pull them in.

Dave Cowell · 23 June 2016, 17:42

We have repaired a lot of ribs and sibs, can't ever remember fixing one that had been damaged by a hook.
Have fixed a Sib with severe rat damage after owner rolled it up and put it away for winter with bait still in it.

jeffstevens763@g · 23 June 2016, 19:49

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Originally Posted by Maximus

X2 ..but a bit longer!....No problem..

these youngns with only 30 years

JA1000 · 23 June 2016, 20:04

Cheers for the responses - part answered in the thread and not fishing for anything more than a bit of free lunch - hand line or rod?

The Gurnard · 23 June 2016, 20:12

As others have said..the hooks are not the problem..but if you are a bit boat proud ..the blood n guts will be your biggest problem.. especially if your friends try to dispatch them by whacking the fish head off your consul or A frame.

Best be prepared and have a big bucket to land the fish into as soon as its hauled on board.. I then find it best dispatching them by snipping their heads off with a big pair of shears. Not so messy that way .

Hand line or rod is up to yourself..I prefer a rod though

Pikey Dave · 23 June 2016, 20:39

I use rods. A bucket & soft scrubbing brush is handy. Wash off the blood & sh1t as soon as poss, don't let it dry😁 If you are Mackie bashing, gut them as soon as you can & hang them over the side in a net bag, this gets rid of any worms & imho enhances the flavour. Don't wash off the sea water before bbqing or grilling. I like mackerel sushi / carpaccio. Thinly slice fresh mackerel fillets & dress with good olive oil & your choice of acid- lemon-lime- balsamic- farmhouse cider vinegar😋

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JA1000 · 23 June 2016, 20:54

Blimey I was expecting equipment advice - now I'm getting Delia Smith responding, didn't know she had a rib 😜
Thanks for your help might be rod purchasing this weekend

Pikey Dave · 23 June 2016, 21:11

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Originally Posted by JA1000

Blimey I was expecting equipment advice - now I'm getting Delia Smith responding, didn't know she had a rib 😜
Thanks for your help might be rod purchasing this weekend

I aim to please😄 look at the Diawa super Kenzaki boat rods.

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willk · 23 June 2016, 21:28

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Originally Posted by beerbelly

you will catch more with a lure or bait. mrs are crap bait

Dunno about that mate - she landed you!

breezeblock · 23 June 2016, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I use rods. A bucket & soft scrubbing brush is handy. Wash off the blood & sh1t as soon as poss, don't let it dry😁 If you are Mackie bashing, gut them as soon as you can & hang them over the side in a net bag, this gets rid of any worms & imho enhances the flavour. Don't wash off the sea water before bbqing or grilling. I like mackerel sushi / carpaccio. Thinly slice fresh mackerel fillets & dress with good olive oil & your choice of acid- lemon-lime- balsamic- farmhouse cider vinegar😋

Sh1t happens

have you tried mackerel fingers with beer batter and tomato sauce

jeffstevens763@g · 23 June 2016, 22:01

It's all going masterchef. Mackerel & rhubarb or horseradish

diver 1 · 23 June 2016, 22:44

Mackerel with a spicy gooseberry sauce is good.

Mackerel ceviche marinaded in bilge water and 2 stroke oil is not.

Always rods, but not too long - 7-8ft ideal we find. Landing net for thornback rays and big eels.

Builders tub partly filled with fresh seawater for dead fish to go into.

Wash away blood ASAP

Use scissors rather than knives for bait prep where possible.

stray · 23 June 2016, 23:10

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I aim to please😄 look at the Diawa super Kenzaki boat rods.

The Kenzaki's might be a bit overkill. If the op only wants to do a bit of Macky bashing, then a cheap fladden rod would probably do.

Pikey Dave · 23 June 2016, 23:24

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Originally Posted by stray

The Kenzaki's might be a bit overkill. If the op only wants to do a bit of Macky bashing, then a cheap fladden rod would probably do.

I agree to a point, I've bust more cheap rods than I care to mention. They have a hard life on ribs. I've had a Kenzaki for a couple of years & it's still like new, I've just bought another (for the missus&#128516

. If it's a spot of occasional macky bashing, then I agree, a cheap fladden will do.

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