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08-25-2010, 08:33 PM | #1 |
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yes yes I only went buggin' a few times last year and missed out. Will be ready this season.
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08-25-2010, 09:35 PM | #2 |
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i have never used a kayak for lobster hooping always off a boat, it's tough work and can imagine that off a kayak is even more strenuous. i need to figured out some kind of pulley system.
couple things needed a Spiny Lobster Report Card is required $8.40 along with fishing license limit is the seven minimum size Three and one fourth inches lobsters must be kept whole five nets max per person ten per boat curious if anyone has tried salmon heads or mackerel smeared with uni butter ??? i might try it
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08-26-2010, 08:35 AM | #3 |
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MMMMMM mackeral smeared with uni butter ,I'll have to try the the next time I go to the sushi bar ,spanish mackeral ofcourse
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08-26-2010, 09:02 AM | #4 |
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Guys,
Search the threads of this forum for lobstering info. Most of the old salts on here go buggin', some with great success. There have been jewels of knowledge dropped in various threads over the years. Do your homework, it's worth it. Some basics: Yes go at dark that's when the bugs feed. Drop your nets on flat ground next to structure, they leave the structure to scavenge for food. Structure could be anything; rocks, jetties, piers, etc. Bait needs to be anything stinky and or oily. It needs to attract them. Just think about what they eat, fallen, dead fish. Mackerel, Bonito, Salmon heads, etc. A lot of guys buy a bunch of cheap cans of cat food, and punch holes in them to add a chum slick in the water. They will eat just about anything. Be careful!!! It's dangerous around structure at night. Don't assume people will see you. Get the proper reflective equipment for you, your gear and your boat. When you buy nets, upgrade the buoys immediately to the larger bullet shaped ones, Squidco sells them for under $5 each. It's worth the investment, you will lose less of your gear in the current, kelp, dark etc. There are pulley systems available, some even snap right onto your Ram Ball. Buoy lighting is important, they will vanish in the dark, even if you think you know where they are. There are a million ways to light a buoy, that's where you'll need to do some research. Check the BloodyDecks board as well, they have some creative lighting/bugging techniques that can translate to yak buggin. Make sure you're legal. The DFG loves lobster season, and you WILL be checked at some point. Did I mention BE CAREFUL?!!!! That should get you started. Willy |
08-26-2010, 09:15 AM | #5 |
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thanks willy so do you launch at the shores and then where are some good spots
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08-26-2010, 09:22 AM | #6 |
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and how long do you leave it in the water for??
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08-26-2010, 09:33 AM | #7 |
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08-26-2010, 11:12 AM | #8 |
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With a string of 5 nets you can just keep pulling them up in order, reset them, move on to the next, and it ends up about 15-30 minutes between each pull on each net. When they are crawling good you don't want your bait sitting out too long or they will eat it all up and move on. If its slow you may want to soak them longer. Give it a try... you will meet others on the water and learn lots in short order. I would suggest shallower water to start out, maybe near harbor jettys....
Oh, make sure you wrap up your rope to proper length for the depth you are targeting. Don't let a ton of rope hang out on the surface or you will tangle yourself and potentially damage other boat props causing a big safety problem. Try only a couple nets at most to start out, smaller investment (you will lose nets eventually) and easier to manage and learn. |
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All good advice. Also.....try looking around areas in the day time first. Many times I have found good buggin spots when out fishing. Don't go where everyone else goes. Too many boats at night can get dangerous. Last season was a good one. I put in 15 trips on the water and got 92 bugs (bug cards are good for something). Not a bad average. Biggest going 5.5 lbs. Oh ya......pay attention to the weather reports!!!!!! Being out there when the conditions change can SUCK big time. Good luck |
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