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Unread 10/09/2017, 06:03 PM   #1
Joshua I.
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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


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Unread 10/14/2017, 07:29 AM   #2
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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?


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Unread 10/16/2017, 01:58 PM   #3
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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 .

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Unread 10/16/2017, 02:05 PM   #4
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Some people use cast nets to collect fish. You can cover a whole section of a coral head that way.


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Unread 10/16/2017, 03:11 PM   #5
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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!


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Unread 10/17/2017, 07:00 AM   #6
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Im going to be collecting in Florida I have a license to do so It's not hard to get one


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Unread 10/18/2017, 09:42 AM   #7
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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 .


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Unread 10/18/2017, 12:19 PM   #8
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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.


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Unread 10/19/2017, 06:45 AM   #9
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Thanks for the heads up . Be safe diving or snorkeling .


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Unread 10/23/2017, 04:15 PM   #10
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Thanks everyone.


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Unread 11/06/2017, 04:09 PM   #11
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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.


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Unread 11/06/2017, 04:38 PM   #12
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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


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Unread 11/06/2017, 05:25 PM   #13
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Here is their web site to buy the very best diving nets. Don
http://www.slicdive.com/contact-us.html


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Unread 12/06/2017, 06:42 AM   #14
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I make my own.

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Unread 12/10/2017, 07:56 PM   #15
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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!!!


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Unread 12/11/2017, 05:04 AM   #16
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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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Unread 12/12/2017, 01:07 PM   #17
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I think I missed something. How did you go from fish collecting to deer?


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Unread 12/12/2017, 01:56 PM   #18
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Just go woth it lol

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Unread 12/19/2017, 06:16 PM   #19
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