Spiny Lobster Spearing Bahamas

  • I'm a hypocrite for saying this but I think that that should be illegal. It makes it way too easy and you can't see if the lobster has eggs before you kill it. This is not a personal attack, and cool vid!

  • Spearing is how I started getting lobster. Anything other than spearing just takes longer, but it is more fun/sporting with a snare. I don't think Bahamas suffers from lack of marine life, which should be the only reason for a rule change. Imagine they can't use spearguns in those shark infested waters, but at least they can spear lobster :)

  • In response to Jareyberrysplash,


    The spearing season opens August 1st every year, it is my understanding that 10 weeks prior to the season opening (may to August) the majority of lobster have already spawn their eggs, which is partly why the season is closed during March to August, this obviously allows for the population to re-establish itself. Also worth considering is here in the Bahamas our waters are thriving with Lobster, I'm not a deep diver and not a particularly good spearer, however friends of mine every year go to Andros and catch in excess of 300 in a two day trip, before you say it, these guys do this as part of their lively hood and spare time occupation.


    So in summary, the chances of finding a female with eggs after August 1st is quite rare, I've caught about 40 and never found a female and secondly we use slings which makes the whole process more sporting and enjoyable.


    Hope this helps sooth any hypocritical assertions.


    Having read the comment again - other than spearing how would you catch one, by hand is the only way I can think.

  • A video of sharky waters,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ue2IKhER-c ....


    Yes I know they are only nurse sharks and are more likely to suck you to death but it was still a little nerve raking.


    Only 3 weeks ago a guy got eaten by a Tiger Shark, 4 miles from one of our Bahama bank lobster spots..dam


    I appreciate the video isn't you typical spearing footage, but I hope no one objects to me posting.

    Edited once, last by Mrthayer ().

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