hooping fun 10-13-07

**the hook** · Oct-14-2007, 08:33 AM

knotmyfish cancelled on me for a hoop trip. I called Martha and she was game to go. It was her 1st time hooping. We tried a couple of spots for nothing but net. Current was ripping pretty good, and it was hard to stay on the bottom. We ended up going shallow and started seeing some life.

Took home one bug and a stone crab. Martha was keeping a running tally of by-catch. I think it was something like:

3 sting rays
2 shovel nose sharks
2 morays
1 cockroach looking crab
12 short stone crabs
10 short bugs

Thanks for coming along, Martha. For a 1st timer, you did really good. Thanks for all the help with cleaning up, and for the excellent cheese crackers!

Torrance local · Oct-14-2007, 08:56 AM

After all the HOOP...la, from Knotmyfish, sorry he fell apart before he even got started. I have to hand it to ya for extending a helping hand to him. I would of enjoyed fishing with you if I was a little closer. Your a Good sport! Good luck the rest of the season!!
PS. How Big do stone crabs have to be to keep???? Just wondering!!

**the hook** · Oct-14-2007, 09:01 AM

My guage says 4"

Torrance local · Oct-14-2007, 09:06 AM

I,I, captian......We will Hook up in the future. Seasons just starting. I have a Son who Hoops in SD. Im More local 25 mile Radius.......Torrance/Redondo/Catalina.......and Bristol Farms

**the hook** · Oct-14-2007, 11:03 AM

The aftermath. Made 4 quesadillas- yum.

Torrance local · Oct-14-2007, 11:21 AM

After watching "LOBSTER WARS" Im wondering if the Shovel Nose Make good Bait!!! Could save in the cost factor????

**the hook** · Oct-14-2007, 02:16 PM

Trying pics again

**peznino** · Oct-14-2007, 03:23 PM

yo quiero

**clsr79** · Oct-14-2007, 03:26 PM

yes

**gardenmartha** · Oct-14-2007, 07:33 PM

Correction:

12 short bugs

8 short stone crabs
4 sting rays
2 shovel nose sharks
2 morays
1 cockroach looking crab
and a shitload of grass and seaweed

Another fabulous outing with The Hook! Thanks so much John!
Check out his sweet set of hoops! How do I know?

Several people on the water mentioned how cool they are!

In the photo you can't see the cool blue ice-cube light in the top. They looked bitchin' in the dark!

by-catch

eel & bug go at it?

my friend had this steamed for breakfast with a fresh ginger/soy/vinegar dipping sauce.

4 quesadilla's?

Nice to have you see see us off at the dock Chuck! Didn't get back until after 1am, so sorry about not callin' ya after.
Great times as always John! Thanks again!
And thanks knotmyfish for bailing!

I was on time with gear and refreshments on 1.5 hours notice!