billygoat-ruff 25 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 G'day folks, I wad reading in an SA Angler magazine the other day about getting Outer Harbor cockles from the section bank. Does anyone know how to go about getting em? Like anchoring up and gettin ya feet wet or what? And what are the regulations and so on? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Wouldnt waste my time personally.Very little in them to put on a hook, and I dont think there's that many around either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I think ther is still a ban on them. Google Port River mud cockles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
captn9 0 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 “The closure was first introduced on 1 July 2011 for 12 months. The closure has been extended for a further 12 months, and is in place from Sunday 1 July 2012 until 30 June 2013.†Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jagger 24 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 very delicate environment out that way and the longer it can be left untouched the better for the fish that use the areas to bread.Take the family for a drive down to goolwa with a picnic and make a day of it. Always get a good haul and a good size that will last for ages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Ah no worries, why the hell would they talk about em in a magazine? Yeah jagger, I was just talking to the missus about that not more then an hour ago. It's a great idea, I reckon the kids would love it too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pauly s 426 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 just watch them crabs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jagger 24 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 hahaha....yup! :pinch: And the rays.... :c Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Cheers boys. So any tips on finding em? Or is it pretty easy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Cheers boys. So any tips on finding em? Or is it pretty easy?Usually pretty easy to get them, tho finding a good spot where there ar eplenty can take timeUsually its a case of sitting in the wash and digging with your hands until you come across them, then work the area, scooping them into an orange onion bag tied to your wrist'Dont take anything like sunnies out, as there's every chance they'll get knocked off by the occasional higher wave :side: The water might seem freezing at first but its amazing how you get used to it.You may find them close to the waterline, or further out in the break area, depending on the day.You can get official measurers from PIRSA, or make some out of plastic Ice Cream containers.A good rule of thumb is to measure the gap between the base of your thumb where the crease is, and the crease at the first joint, as it usually is consistent with the legal minimum size Observe the Regs and you'll be fine PSYou might want to take some tweezers with you too if you decide you need a leak :pinch: :S :ohmy: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mosler 0 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 A good rule of thumb is to measure the gap between the base of your thumb where the crease is..I see what you did there hahhaa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 A good rule of thumb is to measure the gap between the base of your thumb where the crease is..I see what you did there hahhaaI didnt think it was that Punny mosler 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damo67 6 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Have to wait to next Thusday to the season opensArea restrictions remain in place at Goolwa Beach until the end of the season, with fishers only permitted to take Pipi along the stretch of beach from the Murray Mouth to 5 km south of Beach Road, Goolwa Beach. A closure is in place from 5 km south of Beach Road, Goolwa Beach to Middleton Point (near Mill Terrace at Middleton). The season will reopen on 1 November 2012.Was heading down next week but some prick stole my late model Prado from my driveway last sunday night. So at least a few weeks away for me so guys please leave me some! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crispy 2 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Make sure you take some sun screen ,i was wearing a short sleeve steamer and didnt think i got burn with the cool wind and all ,mate was i wrong my arms and face got it bad so dont forget slip slop slap and i concure watch those wves thell knock you arse over Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 very delicate environment out that way and the longer it can be left untouched the better for the fish that use the areas to bread..I saw them being sold at Samtass today, so assumedly they are being harvested there, or elsewhere anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jagger 24 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Farmed perhaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davro 0 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 It is a excellent day down at Goolwa getting cockles. Sometimes we get a good lot sometimes not so many. Still a good day though. Talking about the cockles in the Port Area I collected some quite a few years ago. did a lot of walking to get a hand full. Not much in them. Was a waste of time for me any way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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