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USMCsilver
10-10-2012, 16:45
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USMCsilver
10-10-2012, 16:50
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Tim151515
10-10-2012, 16:51
love me some swimmin cockaroaches
certifiedfunds
10-10-2012, 17:50
Nice catch!
chickenwing
10-10-2012, 17:57
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:tongueout::tongueout::tongueout:

You bastard! Poor skrimps, such majestic creatures :supergrin: They look so tasty. Some olive oil, garlic, and a grill...

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Breadman03
10-10-2012, 17:58
Anybody else hear a line from Forrest Gump in their heads?

I would be in heaven with that catch.
Hines57
10-10-2012, 18:19
You need some staawsberry drink with that
RCP
10-10-2012, 18:22
Loves me some skrimps!
USMCsilver
10-10-2012, 18:27
We had a great day on the water, but we had to work hard for the shrimp.

Saw lots of porpoises, a few sharks, and lots of bait running around.

I only made one cast wih the rod, and we were robbed (probably by crabs).

We threw two crab pots, but got 2 in one pot, and zero in the other.

Bycatch was low, which was nice. Tablefare bycatch is great -- the rest is a hinderance. :supergrin:
frank4570
10-10-2012, 18:32
That's pretty awesome.
frank4570
10-10-2012, 18:55
I understand you use poles to mark your bait balls. Do you put out a new bait ball after every throw?
ilgunguygt
10-10-2012, 19:29
You bastard! Poor skrimps, such majestic creatures :supergrin: They look so tasty. Some olive oil, garlic, and a grill...


You get that damn olive oil away from my skrimps!:rofl:

Only Butter is good enough for my babies.
certifiedfunds
10-10-2012, 19:33
What's a bait ball?
USMCsilver
10-10-2012, 19:57
I understand you use poles to mark your bait balls. Do you put out a new bait ball after every throw?

They're formed into patty shapes. Just about the size of your average burger you'd make to put on the grill. They'll last for hours if they're not being hammered by tides, crabs, fish, porpoises, etc. If a pole "turns off" then the bait is probably gone. We'll rebait it.

We ran one set for about 3 hours. Near the end, we ended up picking up two balls; one was about 1/2 gone, the other 3/4 gone.

What's a bait ball?

Mix fish meal, clay, and maybe some menhaden oil with water. It's a precise mixture to get it "right".

Or, do it the easy way: http://www.baitbinder.com/ :embarassed:
Adjuster
10-10-2012, 20:17
I have only caught shrimp at night. A light mounted in the boat on a pole maybe 8-10' high and then cast net or dip net the shrimp attracted to the light. It is amazing to see them little glowing eyes surround your boat. No bait needed. This was in the Daytona area by the way.


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USMCsilver
10-10-2012, 20:24
I have only caught shrimp at night. A light mounted in the boat on a pole maybe 8-10' high and then cast net or dip net the shrimp attracted to the light. It is amazing to see them little glowing eyes surround your boat. No bait needed. This was in the Daytona area by the way.


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Bait, FTMFW! :wavey:

It's fun, but ain't quite cheap. :whistling:
LSUAdman
10-11-2012, 10:54
Okay, that settles it - fresh shrimp tonight!

I am a sucker for good, large, fresh caught shrimp. Fry them, grill them or eat them raw - they're an addiction!
mhambi
10-11-2012, 11:21
Skrimping ain't easy.


:yum:
Dennis in MA
10-11-2012, 12:35
Bycatch was low, which was nice. Tablefare bycatch is great -- the rest is a hinderance. :supergrin:

John has a long mustache. John has a long mustache.



Fill us dumb northerners who only catch these guys' MUCH larger cousins - what the bleep did you just say?

And you are catching shrimp like creatures on a rod and reel??? Inquiring minds wanna know, yo.

EDIT

After the 4th read, I know what you mean. Just reading it without understanding led to more lack-of-understanding. Your non-intented target was low, but non-intended-target specimens which you eat are always nice, but the ones that you can't eat are a PITA. Got it.

But still - how are you catching these things?
USMCsilver
10-11-2012, 18:37
But still - how are you catching these things?

LOL, Dennis, that was funny! :rofl:

I kinda explained it a bit above, but the jist of it is that you put out 10 poles that are licensed.

You drop bait by the poles.

You drink beer while letting the poles sit.

You drive up near each pole, throw a cast net, pull it in, and see whatcha got!

YouTube has a few decent videos out there.

Actually -- just gotcha one: Shrimp Baiting-Opening Day - YouTube . I've fished that location plenty of times. Never shrimped that bay, but plan to later this season.
GT4494
10-11-2012, 19:11
Why did ya keep the babies? We Charlestonians throw the little ones like that back and keep the ones that are twice that size. :tongueout:
USMCsilver
10-11-2012, 19:59
Why did ya keep the babies? We Charlestonians throw the little ones like that back and keep the ones that are twice that size. :tongueout:

When we drive nearly 2.5-3 hours EACH WAY, we can't be that selective, ya know? :dunno:
Dragline
10-11-2012, 20:01
Sometimes it's best to consult an expert.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/pal531/Green%20Heron/GreenHeronCatchingShrimp03.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/pal531/Green%20Heron/GreenHeronCatchingShrimp05.jpg

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USMCsilver
10-11-2012, 20:02
Kingfisher? Right?
Dragline
10-11-2012, 20:03
Green heron
Dragline
10-11-2012, 20:09
Great Egret

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/pal531/Egrets/EgretCatchesShrimpTue01.jpg

Oh, and sorry man, I don't mean to hijack your thread with my bird pics.
uptomyneck
10-11-2012, 20:10
Louisiana style.

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I tip my hat to the men that risk their lives on the water so that I can have seafood.
dango
10-11-2012, 20:21
Skrimping ain't easy.


:yum:

Wel , thanx Fo Axen an it ain't easy , al dem oquadick Hoes's.!
:supergrin:

Gromatical dat nazee beeoutchez !
GT4494
10-11-2012, 21:40
When we drive nearly 2.5-3 hours EACH WAY, we can't be that selective, ya know? :dunno:


Well when ya put it that way I understand...:supergrin:

I hope you enjoyed popping the heads. That has to be the only bad part of getting shrimps
Dennis in MA
10-12-2012, 07:38
OK. When you say "pole," I think "fishing pole." Now I get it. Cool!
okie
10-12-2012, 07:42
Yum-O:eat:
frank4570
10-12-2012, 07:44
This thread is killing me. I really want to go catch some shrimp.
USMCsilver
10-12-2012, 18:59
Well when ya put it that way I understand...:supergrin:

I hope you enjoyed popping the heads. That has to be the only bad part of getting shrimps

Yeah... This past time I didn't wear gloves, and it looks like I got a fight with a pin cushion.

OK. When you say "pole," I think "fishing pole." Now I get it. Cool!

Glad I could finally make it "click" for ya.

If you ever get the chance to do it, JUMP ON IT! :supergrin: