Hooped Nets

[seansrs36]

Has anyone ever used one for Spiny Lobster in California? I was just reading the DFG regulation and it says that they maybe used. Look forward to any feedback anyone has regarding these.

Thanks

 

[saintsfan]

try this link http://fishingnetwork.net/forum1/viewforum.php?f=29&sid=858716a11a33df69f25d6d54c0ba56d7 its more of a fishing forum than a diving forum, I am going to try it myself in the next couple of weekends,bought nets last year and never used them

 

[Earl E. Retire]

hooping can be rewarding, but it's quite a bit of work. The bugs stay in the net only through centrifugal force, so you have to pull them quickly -- not so easy with a net loaded with bait. Stinky bait seems to work best. I use old bait or fish carcases and maybe a can of oily cat food with a few holes punched in it. Make sure your bait is protected (in a cage or chicken wire or something) from seals. I believe the DFG rules are 5 nets per person, and 10 max per boat. Have fun!

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