General Gear For Lobster

[WARRIORMIKE]

Other than nets, whats basic gear to get for lobster catching??

I saw Team Sewer had a pulley system for reeling in the nets? Where can I get those?

Also what your recommendations for rod holders?

[ctfphoto]

(2) Lobster Gauges, Drake Pucks, (2) headlamps, Thick Gloves

Don't really need a pulley system unless your going deep.

[jorluivil]

Lobster gauges(plural, not singular)
Headlamp - I found out recently how critical this item is to hooping at night
Kayak light
Gloves - I use these (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Firm-Grip-Latex-Coated-Cotton-Large-Work-Gloves-5083-48/100123073), they will last me all season.
Bait tubes - You can buy these (http://cdn3.volusion.com/9j7vu.jw4f2/v/vspfiles/photos/Promar-Bait-Cage-Seal-Proof-2.jpg?1371050611)for about $15 each or spend $20-$30 at Home Depot and make 5 of them in your garage.
Puller - Buy it.

[Mahigeer]

You can get the pulley at OEX or online if they don't have it.

Scotty 749 Trap-Ease Roller, it is called. It requires a mounting base. Scotty 244 for flush mount is what I use.

I use it at the pier and I love them. Of course I am not as young as I used to be. I like to use any mechanical advantage in doing things where I can.

[DanaPT]

Agreed ^^^^^^^^^

... but don't forget the PEN! fill you card out before you head in.

I bring most of the same stuff for day trips:
PFD
Radio
knife
fishing pole to make bait
cotton towels (do dry hands and mop up deck)
leashes

No pully used here.

I need better gloves. my hands are swollen and red due to the lobster scratches and pokes.

[momo fish]

What are pucks used for?

(2) Lobster Gauges, Drake Pucks, (2) headlamps, Thick Gloves



Don't really need a pulley system unless your going deep.

[DanaPT]

What are pucks used for?


Mo the drake pucks are a clever bait delivery system . about $4 for a complete puck. I'm using 4 inch.

http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/145/d3/d37c4cce-ed6f-4146-ba39-d6c227d4bd3d_145.jpghttp://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/145/c2/c2d584c1-9f0d-4b69-a543-3ddadab65a03_145.jpg

fill both sides with bait and the green slips into the white. Bait all cozy in the "puck" and in the net.

i run with 6 pucks. Keep one baited and ready. pull, extract extremely big bugs, reload puck, move/drop net, refill puck... repeat.

Keeps seals away and prevents the bugs from "dining and dashing" before you pull the net.

[captnblood34]

Bait tubes - You can buy these (http://cdn3.volusion.com/9j7vu.jw4f2/v/vspfiles/photos/Promar-Bait-Cage-Seal-Proof-2.jpg?1371050611)for about $15 each or spend $20-$30 at Home Depot and make 5 of them in your garage.
Puller - Buy it.

Yup $15 a pop for these.... made 5 with enough material to make 2-3 more for $11.

[Deamon]

The legend of Drake lives on...! I miss Neil. He was in Brazil last month.

Don't forget waders. Pulling rope gets wet.

Jim

[cabojohn]

LED glow sticks...light the shit out of your floats.

A can of cat food in each net along with bait cage / puck.

And of course a good IPA to enjoy between pulls. :)