lobster nets, worth it?
 

Hi!

I'm a recreational sailor, and I'm not really much of a fisherman.
But, I wanted to see if anyone has any advice about lobster trapping.
I anchor in 8-20' of water all the time while I'm cruising, along the
Massachusetts coast. That seems like good lobster territory, and
recreational lobster licenses are available here in MA.

The problem: traps. Too big to carry on a 30' boat. I can, though,
get a net. SOme of them are like basketball hoops, with a bottom,
others are like pyramids that close when I yank them up.

Do these things work? How often should I expect them to work? How do
I know when to yank them up?

Can anyone point me at a book that will help with this?

Thanks for the replies! If folks reply via email, I'll summarize the
best advice and post it in a week or so.

lobster nets, worth it?
 

On 18 May 2006 15:00:48 -0700, "Gavin" wrote:

Hi!

I'm a recreational sailor, and I'm not really much of a fisherman.
But, I wanted to see if anyone has any advice about lobster trapping.
I anchor in 8-20' of water all the time while I'm cruising, along the
Massachusetts coast. That seems like good lobster territory, and
recreational lobster licenses are available here in MA.

The problem: traps. Too big to carry on a 30' boat. I can, though,
get a net. SOme of them are like basketball hoops, with a bottom,
others are like pyramids that close when I yank them up.

Do these things work? How often should I expect them to work? How do
I know when to yank them up?

Can anyone point me at a book that will help with this?

Thanks for the replies! If folks reply via email, I'll summarize the
best advice and post it in a week or so.

one word:

scuba

lobster nets, worth it?
 

"Gavin" wrote in message
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Hi!

I'm a recreational sailor, and I'm not really much of a fisherman.
But, I wanted to see if anyone has any advice about lobster trapping.
I anchor in 8-20' of water all the time while I'm cruising, along the
Massachusetts coast. That seems like good lobster territory, and
recreational lobster licenses are available here in MA.

The problem: traps. Too big to carry on a 30' boat. I can, though,
get a net. SOme of them are like basketball hoops, with a bottom,
others are like pyramids that close when I yank them up.

Do these things work? How often should I expect them to work? How do
I know when to yank them up?

Can anyone point me at a book that will help with this?

Thanks for the replies! If folks reply via email, I'll summarize the
best advice and post it in a week or so.


I grew up fishing out of Barnstable Harbor on the Cape. Never saw the nets
you describe used for Lobster.

They sound like the Crab Rings I use here (Washington State) for Dungeness
Crab. Works great, but you need an active area, good bait and frequent (1
hour) checking. Rocky bottoms aren't great for these, but sandy & grassy
areas are.

And don't let the line go slack when you pull the ring, lest you lose your
catch!

lobster nets, worth it?
 

Lobsters feed mostly at night. That being said:
Here is a couple of links to look at:
http://www.allkayakfishing.com/articles/lobster.html
http://www.blueoceantackle.com/hoop_nets.htm

lobster nets, worth it?
 

"jj" wrote in message
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Lobsters feed mostly at night. That being said:
Here is a couple of links to look at:
http://www.allkayakfishing.com/articles/lobster.html
http://www.blueoceantackle.com/hoop_nets.htm


Is what the recreational fishermen use on the West Coast.