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Lobster Mini Season is almost here!
- Monday, July 19, 2010
- Lobster hunters turn out in droves for Florida mini-season
Mini-season begins for lobster hunters
Lobster mini-season | July 29-30, 2010
BY SUSAN COCKING
scocking@MiamiHerald.com
It isn't cheap to find free lobster.
People shell out hundreds of dollars for fuel, ramp fees, snacks, scuba and snorkeling equipment, and licenses -- with no guarantee of catching dinner.
Despite the costs, and the cutbacks in a tight economy, lobster lovers will take to boats by the thousands during the two-day miniseason.
Eric Brandon: I have participated in diving for lobsters for many years here in South Florida.
My sons Matthew and Sean have become good "lobster" hunters as well. Its a blast to actually
spot these fast moving morsels, then be lucky enough to catch one. My standard way is to use a mask, snorkel, a good pair of gloves and the essential items. A "tickle stick" and a medium sized bully net. I have several spots that I return to every year. The most productive places to find lobsters are on sea grass ledges or around any coral, or structure that they can
hide it. HERES the key to catching them. Swim up to the spot in front of the lobster antenna.
Manuver the tickle stick past his body and tap on the end of the tail or back of the crevice hes in. They will usually begin to come out of hiding. Thats when you have the net ready. As he comes into the clear, have your net behind his body. Tap him on the head with the tickle stick, and he will shoooot backwards, and you hope into the net. Once hes in,grab the netting and keep it closed, as they can just as quickly shoot right out of the net. When that happens.. they are GONE. Ill post some pictures (hopefully) of the ones I get next week. Good luck and good hunting. And most of all... good eats!
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- Saturday, June 19, 2010
- Well its summer time. Kids are out of school. Vacations are getting planned. Spend your summer with KISS on your radio! Give me a call on the afternoon/ night show and I'll play your favorites. Plus we'll do those birthday, anniversary or any occasion shout outs. Were toll free at 1 866 954 0999. Look forward to hearing from you all summer long right here on 99.9 KISS COUNTRY!
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