California Spiny Lobster Tips (What You Need to KNOW)
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- California Spiny Lobster Tips - All You Need To Know
Rodney Marquez of BDOutdoors shares tips on how to hoop net for California spiny lobster, including regulations, techniques and the gear required to succeed. Rodney explains 3 categories; rules and regulations, how to measure lobster, and the preferred gear for catching lobster.
“The first thing you need to do is get the proper licenses in order to go hoop netting for lobster,” said Rodney. “Then you have to learn how to measure them properly to determine if the lobsters are of legal size to keep. Then you need to have the hoop nets and related gear in order to catch them. It takes a little set up, but it is well worth it to catch your own lobster dinner!”
Rodney was using a rigid Promar lobster hoop net that is available at your local tackle shop. He also describes the bait options and equipment associated with the hoop net. The buoy and light combo and bait container are integral parts to the set up. “Don’t forget, there are required numbers that go on your floats, so make sure you’re legal,” says Rodney.
Lobster Guage : bdswag.com/collections/miscel...
For more information on rules and regulations of California Spiny Lobster:
www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservat...
Filmed & edited by Rodney Marquez
rodney@bdoutdoors.com
Website: www.BDoutdoors.com
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Make a Wish by Joakim Karud - Sport
Correction: Use gear code 2 for rigid lobster hoop net. Gear code 1 for flat hoop net. Thanks for the correction guys!
- Rodney
How do u ward off seals ???? I’ve been having serious problems with the seals stealing my bait, tearing into my nets even with zip ties
@@SouthernRancher13I had that problem before, its never a guarantee , but i usually triple the zip tie count or even buy a carabiner
Phukk EU try using DARK bait cages/tubes such as “Roach Coach” OR HD commercial wire Cages from LP Fishing Supply. Check out the video that Dave Hansen posted about making your own PVC tubes out of black composite material.
Dude. Really good video amigo. Great conversation starter for sure.
Great video! Straight and to the point
Just baught a little boat and plan on harvesting lobster from it in 2023 season, this video was super helpful. Ive only fished with hoop nets from piers so it was way different
Good to hear! Good luck this season.
Great video! Thanks for all the info!
Thanks for the advice
Great video thank you for the info
Great Video Rodney. If I drop a hoop net from a boat at 30 feet, but I have 70 ft. of rope, how do you secure the excess rope? How much bait do you insert in a cage, as much as I can jam in there?
Can you do a more detailed video of your set up. What materials you used and the reasoning behind them? Why 40-50 feet line? What depth are you using your gear? What hoop nets seem to work best for you. Are those lights battery operated? On/Off switches for them? Do they have ready to fish lobster kits? Also how do you retrieve your nets? How do you keep track of where your buoys have been placed in the water?
Hey BDOutdoors I went out yesterday to Long Beach and had no luck at all. Do you know any good spots? Also is a boat better then the pier when it comes to hoop netting? Thanks for the info.
Awesome video. New subbie here!
Yewwww
Great vid! Where's the spot tho? :)
Can you use a handheld net to catch lobster when free diving? Also, can I set hoop nets while free diving to check the next day?
Thanks man can’t wait to see you out there . Have you tried San Clemente pier ? Lots of lobsters . Some decent size ones. No jumbos yet though
I thought lobster season doesn’t start until October 3rd?
Noah Squires yes , that’s correct . Did I say or mention anything indicating the contrary ?
tucko11 you said no jumbos yet. I thought you were talking about in the last few days. I called the big five to ask them when the season started, they said September 28. I’ve been on alert ever since. Wish you nothing but luck this season.
Good video, what do you do with excess line. let's say you have 40 ft of line and 30 ft of water, do you just bundle up and let it float, or do you drop it all
special rope or any that sinks, no floating ropes
How much bait do you fill the container up with?
Where did you get that led flashing light
Great info! Thanks Rodney!!🤙
Thanks Budo for watching and taking the time to let us know how we doing :)
Do I need Buoy for fishing off pier with net
For more information on Lobster regulations :
www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/Invertebrates/Lobster
good luck out there
can pay to join you for lobster fishing this season ? thank you.
Do you need a buoy and your go ID while fishing from pier?
You just tie the end of the rope to the pier railing. Don’t think you need a buoy. That’s only when your on a boat or kayak. As for the go ID, I’ll make sure to ask.
If you're fishing the pier, how do you know when your net has hit the sea floor!?
Amanda Montano - when your line goes slack. You won’t be using a buoy. Just line connected to the ring lines and the other end to you tied off on the pier railing.
Good job Rodney been looking for the best way to rig my gear how did you make to bouy connecter at the bottom
I used one of these guys at the base . made for easy connection to the rope to the bouy : www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-2-in-PVC-Male-Terminal-Adapter-E943D-CTN/100404041
Hello. In california can i fish for crab and lobsters with a net like this without a license?
you will be fine hundreds of $$$$
Do you need a license if you are 15?
When is lobster season in California?
I think right now
about oct to march each year
Good info Rodney! While I think the salmon heads work, I have personally had much better luck with freshly cut mackerel it seems to carry more of scent because of it's oily nature. I know the salmon heads work, but mack is the way to go!
Thanks Bo! I totally agree! When I went lobster fishing that night, I did notice when I combined the freshly dead macks AND the salmon heads, the legal lobster were there vs just having salmon heads alone. Thanks for watching Bo!
@@BDOutdoorsdotcom Always!
how do u find the location code?
read the back of the permit
How many ounces is that torpedo weight?
more than the light
The net goes all the way to the bottom and touches the ground right
what do you mean two licenses?
fishing +ocean enhancement (southern cali) + lobster
Does anyone know where I can purchase wholesale spiny lobster in California?
Frederick Mejia, Fish markets like at the Redondo Beach Pier, etc.
This activity has been ruined thanks to the internet.Good luck out there newbies.What used to be a great fishery is now a shitshow of idiots and aggressive rude people.The fishing sure isn't what it used to be.The good old days are gone.And a big thanks to Promar for making a net that allows any kook with a floating object to lobster fish.