11/23 LJ Hooping

[Outbacker]

Were are the best places to go hooping in San Diego? I hooped in the Oceanside Harbor years ago and did very well. These days, it's pretty had to get a legal there. How about equipment. Anybody using the Eclipse nets or the Trap-Ease pulley system?

Another thought - If the lobster are not active, what might I expect from some night fishing? Any suggestions?

[fishkiller89]

the blue light if this stuff that the commercial lobster fishermen put on their traps to keep divers out. if the divers get caught with that stuff on their gear and their lobster, there in big trouble. as for the eels . . . . idk ?

[FISHIONADO]

Originally Posted by Outbacker

Were are the best places to go hooping in San Diego? I hooped in the Oceanside Harbor years ago and did very well. These days, it's pretty had to get a legal there. How about equipment. Anybody using the Eclipse nets or the Trap-Ease pulley system?

Another thought - If the lobster are not active, what might I expect from some night fishing? Any suggestions?

I wish I had the eclipse nets, I have the old style promars but they work fine. I wouldn't want the pulley system, seems like it would get in the way and I drop my nets 10' to 30' usually, very easy to pull up by hand. I read a recent report that said they are crawling deep at 100'+ this week, too deep for me on a kayak. I'm a newbie hooper but I know of O'side Harbor, La Jolla, MB Jetty, Shelter Island, and Point Loma. La Jolla can be tough because of the swell/chop and dark surf landing.

[herbo]

great report Dave!!!! nice little marine science item also herbo

[dorf]

Originally Posted by Outbacker

Were are the best places to go hooping in San Diego? I hooped in the Oceanside Harbor years ago and did very well. These days, it's pretty had to get a legal there. How about equipment. Anybody using the Eclipse nets or the Trap-Ease pulley system?

Another thought - If the lobster are not active, what might I expect from some night fishing? Any suggestions?

I have not tried the Eclipse nets. I am using bait suspenders this season. Not much to report on that as the bugs have not been moving mush in SD harbor. As for what to fish for I have had success with Bass, Sand Sharks and Bat Rays (Talk about a slay ride!).

Good luck

[BT]

[quote=Outbacker;18942] How about equipment. Anybody using the Eclipse nets or the Trap-Ease pulley system?
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I have two eclipse that I bring out with three flat traps. Havent had much success with either this season.

As far as the Trap-ease, I sold mine after using it once. Wasnt for me.

BT

[GBF]

Very Very nice!!

GBF