mmmm Lobster...Los Angeles guys!

MarinaFazer · Oct 10, 2008

Hey guys,

Anybody else a scuba diver? Are you hunting lobsters now?!

I'm willing to head out with anyone after work these days!

Diving experience:
10years, SSI Advanced Instructor, 600+ dives (stopped logging).

I have my lobster license and am ready to head out, but going solo while having multiple advantages, isn't as fun when you can brag to your buddy at the car about having a bigger.....lobster!!!

shout out divers and let's dive!

casual_lee · Oct 10, 2008

not a scuba diver but I go hoop netting everyweek since the season opened! I've always wanted to scuba dive but when I was younger I popped my right ear drum twice. Now I can't go below 12 ft of water and i'm prone to ear infections. blows. So far this season, I have no bugs to show for my efforts. Crabs have been almost nonexistant too. Be careful this weekend, there's a high surf advisory 8-10ft.

btw, I have a catalina AL-80 tank. Structurally sound with cosmetic scratches, valve cover and boot on it. I used it to refill my air rifle and pistol when I used to shoot olympic 10 meter. I have no more use for it now plus I can't seem to sell it since no one is interested. So if you want it, it's free to a fellow fizzer. Last inspection was in 2004. So you'll have to get that done. let me know.

MarinaFazer · Oct 10, 2008

I'm always open for more tanks, ha ha. I have 5 right now, and it's nice to be able to take a few buds out on a boat or something and not have them rent tanks. What boat do you have for hoop netting?

I picked up my first hoop net last week...I've done it before, but never owned one. Where do you go?

I also picked up a small zodiac to launch from the beach in nice conditions...only 3.5 hp, but it'll take me to a few kelp paddies!

surf advisory..pfff, my buddy and i went out in el nino waves (like 10ft) and got pummelled, but we made it out...that was stupid, because obviously there was no visibility but we were testosterone fueled lol

casual_lee · Oct 10, 2008

no boat or kayak. I'm limited to the piers. Most people don't believe me when I tell them that you can catch 'em from the pier. If only i had friends with boats.

MarinaFazer · Oct 10, 2008

I'm down to have someone to throw an extra hoop net off the zodiac, crack a six pack, and spend a few evening/early night hours catching bugs!

casual_lee · Oct 10, 2008

MarinaFazer said:
I'm down to have someone to throw an extra hoop net off the zodiac, crack a six pack, and spend a few evening/early night hours catching bugs!

sweet. you got my number, call me when you need an extra hand.

sportrider · Oct 10, 2008

my brother "roadryder08" is into scuba. he is alway trying to get me to go. I'll mention this to him maybe you guys can hook up.

jsteinb95 · Oct 10, 2008

sportrider said:
my brother \"roadryder08\" is into scuba. he is alway trying to get me to go. I'll mention this to him maybe you guys can hook up.

I was going to suggest that too.

dbay125 · Nov 25, 2008

I am in Marina Del Ray with my wife till Saturday. I own a boat that we stay on while in S Ca. If you have the hoop nets, I have a boat. I have wanted to try it and hate to go buy nets for a day trip. I can't seem to find anyone that rents them. So if you want to go call me. 916 591 0966. Lets talk and see if we are able to get out for a lobster night fishing.

MarinaFazer said:
Hey guys,

Anybody else a scuba diver? Are you hunting lobsters now?! I'm willing to head out with anyone after work these days!

Diving experience:
10years, SSI Advanced Instructor, 600+ dives (stopped logging).

I have my lobster license and am ready to head out, but going solo while having multiple advantages, isn't as fun when you can brag to your buddy at the car about having a bigger.....lobster!!!

shout out divers and let's dive!

MarinaFazer · Nov 25, 2008

Cool man, I've only got 1 net though. I had planned on dropping it off my zodiac, then dropping myself off the side of it as well

then pulling it up after I dove for lobsters to see what it brings up.

A friend of mine reports big bugs in his hoop net down in Orange County.

Not sure about the weather and heading out this week with rain. Bugs would be out though I think.

dbay125 · Nov 25, 2008

Looks like I need to break down and buy a few nets. Let me know if you head out. It is nice and roomy on the boat. I am here 50% of the time. Most of the time with out my wife. So I let you know when I am back. Maybe we can get a few people to head out and give it a try.

Robert

mellofelow · Nov 25, 2008

Umm... I'm clueless to the whole lobster hunting process and don't dive unfortunately. But this sounds like a blast. I would love to help/assist in any way, even a FZ meet would be cool.

PM me or email to [email protected]

MarinaFazer · Nov 25, 2008

Is anybody up for going out tomorrow night - weather permitting? I'll chip in for gas on the boat for sure and naturally bring a pack of Grolsch beer :thumbup:

hardway · Nov 25, 2008

dbay125 said:
Looks like I need to break down and buy a few nets. Let me know if you head out. It is nice and roomy on the boat. I am here 50% of the time. Most of the time with out my wife. So I let you know when I am back. Maybe we can get a few people to head out and give it a try.

Robert

Wall Mart has some fairly nice ones for cheap right now, I think they were about $35. They're black metal hoops with green rope, and they come with the the three rope harness and float. I just bought a couple for the Dungeness season up here in NorCal and tried them out yesterday, worked great!
If I lived down there I'd totally go pull some bugs with you guys. I love diving and fishing. Haven't used my SCUBA rig in a while though, mostly freedive up here.

MarinaFazer · Nov 25, 2008

I suggest a Promar 32'' hoop net. It's the best with a small area to put your bait in between net so there's no zip tying or anything. Available at the local bait shop usually for about $25-27. Don't forget to pick up the Mackerel while at the bait shop...and a bucket to place your live lobsters in sea water.

Other than that, beer is always good to bring along. Usually available at the shady liquor store next to your bait shop LOL

Oblisk · Nov 25, 2008

scuba is loads of fun i just got certifyied this summer im on dive 8!

MarinaFazer · Nov 25, 2008

Oblisk said:
scuba is loads of fun i just got certifyied this summer im on dive 8!

Congrats! Are you SSI or PADI or NAUI?

hardway · Nov 25, 2008

MarinaFazer said:
I suggest a Promar 32'' hoop net. It's the best with a small area to put your bait in between net so there's no zip tying or anything. Available at the local bait shop usually for about $25-27. Don't forget to pick up the Mackerel while at the bait shop...and a bucket to place your live lobsters in sea water.

Other than that, beer is always good to bring along. Usually available at the shady liquor store next to your bait shop LOL

That's a great deal on hoop nets, my local bait shop needs to work on their prices!

Oblisk · Nov 25, 2008

padi i got my cert in st.Martin

Botch · Nov 25, 2008

So many cool hobbies, so little time...

That sounds like so much fun, and I freakin' LOVE lobster... :drool:

mmmm Lobster...Los Angeles guys!

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