Lobster poaching starts early
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California diver didn’t plan ahead and reserve gear early. They weren’t the folks trying to rent a ticklestick.
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Why would a Californian diver ask about tickle sticks? We have to grab them by hand with no nets nor sticks.
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I suspect the phrase was about renting equipment …
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Some folks from California came in to rent gear
I have never experienced the mini Lobster Season but I suspect the availability of rental equipment is some what rare and has been reserved for the casual diver weeks or months in advance
Wookie __ Comment ???' OOOPS YA BEAT ME TOO IT !
SDM
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Do you have contest for the largest lobster taken on opening day as many shops did or do in SoCal ?
What is general rough order of magnitude of the biggest lobster taken during the season?
sdm
Why would a Californian diver ask about tickle sticks? We have to grab them by hand with no nets nor sticks.
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I suspect the phrase was about renting equipment …
per @Wookie
Some folks from California came in to rent gear
I have never experienced the mini Lobster Season but I suspect the availability of rental equipment is some what rare and has been reserved for the casual diver weeks or months in advance
Wookie __ Comment ???' OOOPS YA BEAT ME TOO IT !
SDM
PS-- Wookie et all Florida divers
Do you have contest for the largest lobster taken on opening day as many shops did or do in SoCal ?
What is general rough order of magnitude of the biggest lobster taken during the season?
sdm
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There is bugfest in Lauderdale By The Sea. I’ve never done it but probably should have last year when I had a 7# in 10’ of water off Deerfield but oh well. Also I just read the rules and Regs and I’m not sure if Freedivers can enter.
PS 8 hrs till I hit water and I’m already tasting lobster ceviche for tomorrow night.
PS 8 hrs till I hit water and I’m already tasting lobster ceviche for tomorrow night.
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I’ve seen some pretty big bugs in the tanks at the FWC labs, Sam, but nothing like a big Maine or California lobster. They get too big to hide and a jewfish slurps them up... i’ve Never seen one so big that I said wow, that’s a big bug.
2003: 16#4oz in 120 FSW out of Port Canaveral on the 20 mile reef.
No tickle sticks or snares were used. I had to swim this bubba up from the depths while holding him. I still bear the scars.
No tickle sticks or snares were used. I had to swim this bubba up from the depths while holding him. I still bear the scars.
NC Lobsters from offshore ledges. No tickle sticks.
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And 3 more go down for starting a little early.
Why would anyone risk jail time for a meal?
They got busted before lobster miniseason even began
Why would anyone risk jail time for a meal?
They got busted before lobster miniseason even began
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And 3 more go down for starting a little early.
Why would anyone risk jail time for a meal?
They got busted before lobster miniseason even began
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This absolutely baffles me ? WHY?
The devious criminal mind !
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re Big Bugs -- Personal Best
Mine is 17.3 ounces captured some years ago at San Clemente Island, California
In the early days of California diving I experimented with preserving marine life for display ,lectured locally to dive clubs and at UICCs for LA Co UIA and NAUI, published a number of articles in national and local magazines and my techniques were also featured in at least two books that I am aware; Diving west and SCUBA Safe and Simple.
I mounted the 17.3 lobster on a 4 foot diameter board and had it on display in my den for a while-- even hung high it was overwhelming so I loaned it to my dear friend and diving buddy the late Ron Merker (@Dr bills basic instructor) where it was on display for many many years in his shop the Aquatic Center . All good this come to an end, Ron sold the shop,. I retrieved the mount and now for the last ten or more years is on display at Depth Perceptions in San Luis Obispo California. A silent tribute to a gallant lobster and an era that will never ever be experienced again on this earth
Samuel Miller, III
And 3 more go down for starting a little early.
Why would anyone risk jail time for a meal?
They got busted before lobster miniseason even began
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This absolutely baffles me ? WHY?
The devious criminal mind !
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re Big Bugs -- Personal Best
Mine is 17.3 ounces captured some years ago at San Clemente Island, California
In the early days of California diving I experimented with preserving marine life for display ,lectured locally to dive clubs and at UICCs for LA Co UIA and NAUI, published a number of articles in national and local magazines and my techniques were also featured in at least two books that I am aware; Diving west and SCUBA Safe and Simple.
I mounted the 17.3 lobster on a 4 foot diameter board and had it on display in my den for a while-- even hung high it was overwhelming so I loaned it to my dear friend and diving buddy the late Ron Merker (@Dr bills basic instructor) where it was on display for many many years in his shop the Aquatic Center . All good this come to an end, Ron sold the shop,. I retrieved the mount and now for the last ten or more years is on display at Depth Perceptions in San Luis Obispo California. A silent tribute to a gallant lobster and an era that will never ever be experienced again on this earth
Samuel Miller, III
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