Welcome to “Lobstering in Maine.
After losing my blog and all the information, I am in the process of getting some information back online.
The 2009 season is moving along and there has been no real big change from last year. Fuel is a little less expensive and bait is about the same. The price is even comparable to last year. Overall I believe I have caught a similar amount to last year so nothing really much different for me.
This is a picture of my boat while underway, 7 years later.
Looking toward Freeport, Maine.
The only real difference this year has been the unusually cool wet weather. We are finally into our first what can be called a heat wave. I must say the warm weather is welcome although it has been quite uncomfortable working for the past few days. The plus side is that with the lack of any real breeze, it has been ideal hauling traps.
Tags: lobstering in maine
Maine’s lobster season, at least for the seasonal inshore lobstermen has begun.
The outlook appears to be that the lobsters will shed early because of the unusual weather. This has gotten many lobstermen started slightly early in that there are already more traps in the water in the Portland, Maine area than normal for this time of year. I base this on what I have seen in previous years during the month of May.
Overall my experience is that one does well to come close to breaking even during this particular month.
For those unfamiliar with lobstering, I believe the time of the shed will only vary by a week or two each year, although it can be slightly more than that. I personally haven’t found this to be the case in the area where I fish.
I do see more people looking for jobs on lobster boats than normal and hope a few of those looking for helpers will find this site. I realize large sites like Craig’s List or sites of that nature get the traffic that might really help someone land a job. I must also add, that I have seen a couple ads on that particular site that were from people that I wouldn’t work for.
It was only one or two boats or Captains that I recognized, but like most advertising now days, it really can be distorted. Don’t take this that all advertising is incorrect, just that people don’t seem to really care about “truth in advertising”.
I have noticed a few have taken the time to leave some information about the area in which they are looking for a “sternman” job. I recommend joining the site if you do this, only so that I can have a copy of your e-mail that is easily accessible in case someone wishes to contact you.
If you do leave information, I will try to get you in touch with anyone that is looking to “hire” someone.
The only way this site will help is for those that are looking or interested in the lobster industry, pass the site around. I don’t really care about traffic, but to help any of us, it does need to be seen by those in the industry.
Tags: craigslist, helper, Maine's Lobster Season, sternman
Dan fishes in Casco Bay. I know because I fish much of the same area.
The video isn’t what I call totally professional but most of the lobstermen use this method of catching lobsters. Probably the biggest difference from boat to boat is the number of traps on a line.
I fish 7 on a string because they fit well on my boat.
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Lobster News Lines: Alert to All Clam Diggers!
Just when you figure you’ve seen it all, something else comes your way. Now! I’m not much of a digger, but I’ve gotta tell ya, this is one regulation that’ll knock your socks off. Read it & weep! But, be sure to ENJOY!
December 2009
MUD MOLESTATION ORDINANCE
In light of the current Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Clam Harvester, EcoLobster, Mud Molestation Ordinance, permit fees
Lobster News Lines: Connecting Maine Lobster Connections
Over the course of the past 30 years I’ve been in and out of the Maine Lobster Industry a few times, working on wharfs, buying, trucking, sterning and finally, fishing my own gear. The one thing always puzzling me, is how loosely we’re all connected, never completely sure what’s going on up and down the coast, in Augusta and beyond. On a monthly basis three fine publications: The Fisherman’s Voice, Coastal Fisheries News and the National Fisherman keep us informed, but Read the rest of this entry »
This is a 35' willis Beal leaving the old Jonesboro Custom Finishing Shop
This is a picture of my boat as it was leaving the shop to be launched. The boat was launched in April of 2002.
It was built at the Jonesboro Custom Finish Shop. The cabin is a cut down style from Wilbur Yachts, if my memory serves me correctly. I say “old boat shop” as they fairly recently built a new shop. The hull was laid up by RP Boat Shop. I am not sure, but I Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: boat builders, economy, maine
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