who's ready for the 28th

[jorluivil]

Since I'm not fishing this weekend I plan on spending a day or two getting all of my gear in order.

[JeffB]

I have about 50lbs of blue fin tuna heads ready to go. I just need to get my gear all patched. I'm going into this season opener with premium bait this yr, lol!

[Saba Slayer]

Tuna Heads work Great...!

BEFORE...



http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG_0655.JPG










AFTER...


http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/P2130223.JPG

Jim / Saba Slayer

[jorluivil]

That's an awesome haul, I've only had one or two similar to that. I think I had 5 keepers on this one pull








http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/jorgelvillegas/Lobster%20Season%202011/Hooping1012011017.jpg

[Comanche]

Still not ready for this season, Macks have been hard to find and nothing in the size I need.

Even finding new nets is an issue most tackle shops still dont have any yet...I guess there was run on them last month. Tho I did find a nice deal at Sav-on tackle on some danielson conical nets, $20 for one or six $100.

Rain or shine I'll be headed out on opening weekend.

[easyday]

Finishing up my custom bait tubes tonight and I have a freezer completely full of bait. All I need now it to finish up my floats and ill be ready to hit the water.

[DocHaole]

Can't wait for bug season. I have been looking for replacement nets on craigslist for the past few months and it is ridiculous, people asking $50 for an eclipse net, $30 for a flat net. I finally just broke down and bought 2 new eclipse nets for $32 a piece.

Does anyone have any good leads for buying salmon heads in bulk? Last year there was a group buy for dirt cheap and I would love to get in on that.

[Comanche]

Can't wait for bug season. I have been looking for replacement nets on craigslist for the past few months and it is ridiculous, people asking $50 for an eclipse net, $30 for a flat net. I finally just broke down and bought 2 new eclipse nets for $32 a piece.

Does anyone have any good leads for buying salmon heads in bulk? Last year there was a group buy for dirt cheap and I would love to get in on that.

99 ranch market...And yes they do split the heads if you ask....

http://www.99ranch.com/

[food4less562]

I'll be dropping nets at Carrillo Beach Sept 27 along the jetty next to the piers @ 11pm and pulling Sept 28 @midnight? Legal to do so?

[jorluivil]

I'll be dropping nets at Carrillo Beach Sept 27 along the jetty next to the piers @ 11pm and pulling Sept 28 @midnight? Legal to do so?


There's been a lot of talk about this on previous threads. Save yourself the trouble of trying to figure out right from wrong and just drop them after midnight.

[easyday]

There's been a lot of talk about this on previous threads. Save yourself the trouble of trying to figure out right from wrong and just drop them after midnight.

Agreed, You have the whole season and will a couple of hours really make that big of a difference? Or is it really worth having your time wasted by DFG?

[roadx]

I plan on hitting it Saturday night.

curious if theres any new gear out for this year? and if there is any improvements to the Promar lights over last years.

I usually buy a couple new sticks each season.


JeffB let me know if you want company? you know where I'll be Saturday night but if not, PM me

[ericko]

Havent been out much this summer.. Only have myself to blame for that. Will be heading to New Port to catch some macs and dines hopefully... Dust/hose off the gear and get some new lights...

[William Novotny]

Havent been out much this summer.. Only have myself to blame for that. Will be heading to New Port to catch some macs and dines hopefully... Dust/hose off the gear and get some new lights...
Just a heads up I've been searching for macs and dines and have not caught a single one my last 4-5 trips out of Newport. It's bad right now. I was planning a trip out of town just to load up on bug bait. Its sad

[William Novotny]

Not to thread Jack but what is the best brand of glow sticks to use and where do you get them. Brightest longest lasting....?

[wiredantz]

:luxhello:LOBSTER SEASONS!!!!!! YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

[roadx]

i use blue promar lights. they seem to have improved last years model from the original design.
plus i have lots of extra batteries for them. you get two set if batteries with each light.

tip: do not leave the lights out in the sun, it will turn the glow in the dark black and weaken the light output.

[DocHaole]

Not to thread Jack but what is the best brand of glow sticks to use and where do you get them. Brightest longest lasting....?

http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-DOT-Stick-Bonus-Batteries/dp/B001JY4F7A

These usually last me through the season. And they are cheap.

[Comanche]

Just a heads up I've been searching for macs and dines and have not caught a single one my last 4-5 trips out of Newport. It's bad right now. I was planning a trip out of town just to load up on bug bait. Its sad


I feel your pain...Might just make bait at the islands if things improve with the bait.

[Sdspeed]

Promar 32" $24 ea. and CL listing/ 8 nets $80

http://www.amazon.com/Promar-32-Inch-Lobster-Crab-Net/dp/B001449I2M

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/spo/4048575319.html

[easyday]

Been stocking up on macs for the last 2 months had to buy a chest freezer to keep em all. I just loaded my bait tubes up tonight they are ready to roll now just some work with the nets.....

[Comanche]

This might be off topic but can you still hoop the oil islands in Long Beach?

:lobster::lobster::lobster::lobster::lobster::lobs ter::lobster:

[Saba Slayer]

Comanche...Call the L.B Harbor patrol to get your answer...this is a kayak message board filled with a bunch of guys who know everything.
Typical quote..." well I really don't hit the islands myself but I heard they were open."
If you have a question on DFW Regs. or open hooping areas, then call the specific agency to get the straight poop, don't rely on some knuckleheads version! That bad info could lead to confiscated gear or a ticket...either way... a ruined evening.
Jim / Saba Slayer

[oneyedeer]

Promar 32" $24 ea. and CL listing/ 8 nets $80

http://www.amazon.com/Promar-32-Inch-Lobster-Crab-Net/dp/B001449I2M

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/spo/4048575319.html

just for the rope, floats, and bait cage is well worth the 80bucks

[Dannowar]

had a couple questions before the season starts....


this would be considered legal right?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/littlehammet/de2809b459f58d8465c492aa23b09cc3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/littlehammet/media/de2809b459f58d8465c492aa23b09cc3.jpg.html)


also....

will my salmon heads from last year still stink after being frozen for 6 months?

[easyday]

I think your about 4 inches to short you can just drop any that size off my house and ill hold them for you to ensure DFG doesn't get you....:D

[Deamon]

had a couple questions before the season starts....this would be considered legal right?


The larger they are, the louder they scream when they hit the hot water...its like you gotta sit on the lid until they calm down a bit. Here's my two biggies from last season...

[Redeyejedi]

she's ready

http://philfriedmanoutdoors.typepad.com/.a/6a01538eb19425970b017d3c614d79970c-500wi

[ful-rac]

lobster season is a love hate relationship for me....mostly hate...


I hate it when I take the time to get off work early cut bait, fight the traffic all the way to the beach...set up all my gear, load the hoops...make sure everything is in order, launch drop all my gear, wait an hour or two for dark..."Hey you! your in my spot!!! I never seen you here before..!!! Why don't you go somewhere else...." "No, Im not anywhere near your hoop nets!". All the while you see bubbles and glowing lights under your bouys...all night...then the first set comes up with lobsters...Great!...then.....The seals....then the divers....angry boaters...angry other kayakers...then nothing...go home pissed off say I'm never going to do it again....until next time...:confused:

Lobster fishing = too much drama

Shhh! remember don't tell anybody!!! This is our little secret!!!!

Then the fun really starts.....:eek:

Lobster fishing sucks!