How Do You Prepare For Lobster Fishing?
Lobstering is a tradition that began back when man discovered that lobsters were good to eat. Lobstering today is a lucrative commercial venture-a venture that requires expensive gear and a hardy boat, for the worker’s office is replaced by the unpredictable sea. Step 1 Acquire a lobstering license. These are available through the state in which you are lobstering. Maine has a state license and a federal license, with the federal license allowing you to follow the lobster out into deeper water in the winter. Most people get the state license, which limits you to fishing only in the state-mandated lobstering season. Learn the lobster fishing regulations for your state, which will be given to you with your license. Step 2 Purchase a lobster boat. These are available through the classifieds, through other lobstermen looking to retire, or through dealers like Boatquest and Novi Boat Brokers. Step 3 Gather the gear you will need. You’ll need two buoys per line. Some lobstermen have 10 traps
