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Joshua I. 10/09/2017 06:03 PM

Wild Caught
 
Hey guys I love scuba diving and snorkeling but I'm getting into catching my own fish but the nets they sell in stores the big plastic ones are not great anyone know some good ones

ace_92101 10/14/2017 07:29 AM

Google it and you'll find mesh hand nets. You could try two hand nets, but many professional collectors use hand nets with a barrier net. It's not as easy as one would think. I'd make sure to check your local collection laws. Where are you planning to collect?

sdweller 10/16/2017 01:58 PM

I agree , definitely check the local collection laws . I know you would need a permit
in Key Largo but I don't think that there are any left . When I first came down 30 years
ago there were more collectors but it has thinned out dramatically . The hand nets with
mesh bottoms work the best , when we do see Lionish on the reefs that is the technique
that we use .

Good luck and be safe
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pinnatus 10/16/2017 02:05 PM

Some people use cast nets to collect fish. You can cover a whole section of a coral head that way.

sik_z33 10/16/2017 03:11 PM

I catch fish using my regular green aquarium net, the trick I use is to catch them at night. During the day it is almost impossible!

Joshua I. 10/17/2017 07:00 AM

Im going to be collecting in Florida I have a license to do so It's not hard to get one

sdweller 10/18/2017 09:42 AM

It is hard to get a commercial license for re-sale distribution in the Keys . I am not
sure about collection for personal use . I guess any method that works is a good one .

ackee 10/18/2017 12:19 PM

A standard SW fishing license is all that's required to collect. There are strict limits on what may be collected for personal use, the size, number of specimens, etc. All of this information is readily available on line.

sdweller 10/19/2017 06:45 AM

Thanks for the heads up . Be safe diving or snorkeling .

Joshua I. 10/23/2017 04:15 PM

Thanks everyone.

pinnatus 11/06/2017 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinnatus (Post 25245004)
Some people use cast nets to collect fish. You can cover a whole section of a coral head that way.

And when I say this, I mean that you take it down with you while diving, then spread the net over the area where the fish is and chase it into the net. I don't mean to throw it like you would if trying to catch shrimp from the land.

Maui Don 11/06/2017 04:38 PM

I have been personally collecting for myself for over twenty five years. I use Slick Nets. They come in many sizes and shapes. All are deep nets that you need to collect fish. Maui Don

Maui Don 11/06/2017 05:25 PM

Here is their web site to buy the very best diving nets. Don
http://www.slicdive.com/contact-us.html

SaltySully 12/06/2017 06:42 AM

I make my own.

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bill4t 12/10/2017 07:56 PM

blew my mind when i got out of my car and the deer walked up to me like a dog!!!! i got great video of it. it was around no name bar and grill!!!

SaltySully 12/11/2017 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bill4t (Post 25299565)
blew my mind when i got out of my car and the deer walked up to me like a dog!!!! i got great video of it. it was around no name bar and grill!!!

They do that, they will steal your food off the table of you are not watching.

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Monkeyfish 12/12/2017 01:07 PM

I think I missed something. How did you go from fish collecting to deer?

SaltySully 12/12/2017 01:56 PM

Just go woth it lol

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bill4t 12/19/2017 06:16 PM

lmao


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