The boat is one of the most important pieces of equipment in lobster fishing.
Lobster fishing refers to the harvesting of marine crustaceans known as lobsters. Lobsters are especially abundant off the coast of Maine, in the northeastern United States. Traps or hooks are usually used to catch lobsters. This is usually done commercially, but can be done recreationally.
In the fishing industry, lobster fishing is sometimes called lobster. Lobster fishermen catch various types of lobsters, including claw lobsters, which are typically found in cold water. Lobsters are also caught and can usually be found in warm water. These types of lobsters do not have claws and usually contain less meat.
Lobster traps are commonly used in lobster fishing.
The state of Maine is especially known for its lobster. Claw lobsters are caught in the cold coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean in this region. Spiny lobsters, on the other hand, are usually caught in the warmer waters off the coast of California and the Caribbean.
Various types of equipment and tools are used in lobster fishing. The boat is one of the most important pieces of equipment, especially in commercial lobster fishing. These boats also have navigation equipment on board.
Traps are another important tool in lobster fishing. They are usually made of a wooden frame covered with wire mesh and are usually shaped like a half cylinder. Each end of the trap also has a funnel leading into it. This mesh is normally plastic coated to prevent it from rusting.
Lobster traps are also sometimes called lobster pots and can usually hold multiple lobsters at once. They are often connected to each other or tied together by ropes. Then a buoy is attached to them, which will float on the water. This helps lobster fishermen to locate the traps easily.
Bait is normally added to lobster traps. This bait usually consists of fish, such as herring. When a lobster detects the bait, it crawls through the mesh funnel that leads into the trap. While this funnel lets the lobsters in, it prevents them from getting out. Lobsters cannot escape and can be pulled out of the water.
Divers can also practice sport fishing for lobster. However, many areas require divers to acquire a special permit or license for this activity. Recreational lobster fishing often requires a special tool known as a hook. This is simply a stiff wire hanger with a handle. The hook is used to catch lobsters and pull them out of rocky crevices where they hide.