Milmo 116 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Opening season coming very soon. Anyone planning a trip?This will be my first season of cockling and i never been to Goolwa area before. I heard that it can only be accessed by 4WD.Is this the place for collecting cockle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Opening season coming very soon. Anyone planning a trip?This will be my first season of cockling and i never been to Goolwa area before. I heard that it can only be accessed by 4WD.Is this the place for collecting cockle?[attachment=12713]Coockle.jpg[/attachment]Chewck the PIRSA Board Topics Milmo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Opening season coming very soon. Anyone planning a trip?This will be my first season of cockling and i never been to Goolwa area before. I heard that it can only be accessed by 4WD.Is this the place for collecting cockle?[attachment=12713]Coockle.jpg[/attachment]Check the PIRSA Board Topics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 There is a map on the actual website for rules and regs. Just Google goolwa pipi map Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 A quick poll...How many S&Hers going down there this Thursday? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 A quick poll...How many S&Hers going down there this Thursday?Dunno about Strikers af, but there might be a few hookers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hmmm...in that case, I'd better make sure I take my cockle measurer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boyington214 0 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thursday or Friday maybe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben 10 0 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I will be there on saturday to get a few and have a crack at trying to surf while im at it! Im pretty sure I will have the BBQ with me while im down there as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hmmm...in that case' date=' I'd better make sure I take my cockle measurer [/quote'] Better to be safe than sorry :evil: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fished out 0 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 They are on. just standing in the wash i had biggins rolling into my feet constsntly! afishyfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damo67 6 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 A quick poll...How many S&Hers going down there this Thursday?Was going to go today but had to go to the office. A bit chilly today so happy top wait until the weeknd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I'll be heading down there on the weekend with the family. Do any of you guys know if dogs are allowed on the beach? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crispy 2 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Hi mate not sure about it but i would not see why not ,i mean it is not like a metro beach it goes for miles and realy the only people th dog might come in contact with are cocklers and surfers ,one thing to remember is that they do let horses on the beach ,so might pay to ring the council down there just to get clarification ,my dog i wouldnt let of the leash on the dog beach hed be at port norlunga before i blinked Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsley 19 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 http://www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/DOGS_IN_OUR_COMMUNITY_-_DRAFT_brochure.pdfhttp://www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/DOGS_IN_OUR_COMMUNITY.pdfCouncil has recently introduced its new Timed Dog Off-leash Policy following overwhelming community support.Dogs must now be on a leash between the hours of 10am and 6pm on all beaches, foreshores and reserves within the Alexandrina Council district.Dogs may be off-leash and under “effective control†at all other times within these areas. These restrictions apply seven days a week throughout the year. Dogs must be on a leash at all times when in other public areas.....For more information about dog registrations and fees, plus dog off-leash areas and times, pick up a brochure from the Council offices or view it on Council’s website, www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au, or phone a Compliance Officer on 8555 7000.call to be 100% sure on the rules. billygoat-ruff and Just Me 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Haha, yeah crispy. My dog would be the same. No way I would take him off the leash. Cheers guys. I'll definitely give em buzz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crispy 2 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Hi mate looks like kingsley has got it sussed for you ,i must admit overwhelming support by the commmunity says it all ,personnaly i wouldnt have thought along there it would have been such a big deal, oh well this is what the elected officials get paid to do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsley 19 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 previously it was permanently on-leash by-law, you can read all about it in this council minutes if you so wish, essentially everyone in the community exercises their dogs off leash and thought the 'on-leash' by-law was unreasonable and outdated as they have 'effective control' of their dogs, so supported the off-leash policy to be brought in. (not the other way around )https://www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/Council_Minutes_18th_January_2010.pdflong story short... YES you can have your dog on the beach and within the mentioned times (10am-6pm) you are required to have your dog on-leash but it would appear that not many people follow this rule. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Yeah I rang the council down there, kingsley is spot on with the info. They don't specify how long the leash can be tho I got some pretty long rope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 long story short... YES you can have your dog on the beach and within the mentioned times (10am-6pm) you are required to have your dog on-leash but it would appear that not many people follow this rule.Thanks for that Kingsley.@BGGPlease dont let him in the water unsupervised.Last time I was down there with JM, someones dog decided to take a dump in the shorebreak just near us which kind of took the edge off the experience a bit :sick: :dry: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Went down to Middleton today in pursuit of the old Donax deltoides hoping it would be a little quieter than Goolwa Beach...WRONG!!!Totally overrun with surfers...Finally ended up at Goolwa (Pipi Central) and was totally amazed at the number of vehicles/people there (a bit like Rundle Street on a busy day)...Got what I wanted (with the help of a little tacker whose parents just wanted him to go on a "treasure hunt", but weren't interested in the least in keeping their catch), then headed back home after a quick re-fuelling stop at the Port Elliot Bakery.A good day - got me out of the house and got some bait for my forthcoming Coffin Bay trip.Cheersaf afishyfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I headed down goolwa beach today too, so much for the new restrictions on where you get them from and dogs on leash. Every dog I saw was off the leash, one dog was less then a metre from gettin run over by the 4x4 in front of us on the way back. Anyway ended up with 180 odd cockles in 2 and a bit hours. Was a cracker day. afishyfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Yeah, I know what you mean, bgr...canines galore!Be interesting to work out the dog/pipi ratio, though... :evil: Cheersaf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Yeah I think the pipi population would only just win on that test Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Yeah I think the pipi population would only just win on that testGood size are they BGG ?Last season opening they were Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billygoat-ruff 25 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Yeah aff, in the last half hour I pulled about 50 big ones from doing the cockle dance. Couldn't find any under 45 mm if I tried. afishyfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snakeman 0 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Does anyone use a shovel and sieve method or just use your feet? I've never collected any before so have no idea :silly: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CallopHunter 1 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I've found that using the periodical waves you can set up a catch bag with someone closest to the beach and when a wave comes in everyone digs infront of the bag and the cockles will go in the bag, lazy man's method! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reeve 10 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Tryed a few different things, such as a shovel, found these easiest way is either use ur feet, or get on ur hands and knees above were the water comes up and dig on low tide! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesl186 0 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 feet then once found a good spot hands doesnt take long Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crispy 2 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Last time i was down there i found just on hands and knees seem to work ok, just feel around for them ,ranger had a photo somewhere that showed him using a what looked like a shopping basket to carry his catch in ,great idea i used and ice cream container it was a pain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Shopping basket it was Crispy.Probably easier than an onion bag, but then more risk of losing them too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsley 19 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 when i'm on my own I just use a 'green bag' shopping bag pinched in one hand with a big enough opening to put my other hand in and crawl around on my hands and knees digging and stuffing them in the bag. bucket up from the wash to tip them in when the bag gets heavy/full.working in teams works well too, i dig and throw the cockles and sand in front of me while my cockling buddy sorts through them as they get washed back towards me. you might miss a few but its pretty efficient. one person digs, the other picks them up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crispy 2 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I was married back then that was the ex wifes job sort and size ,i new i married her for a good reason just couldnt remember why Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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