All penaeid shrimps have much the same life cycle. Spawning usually occurs in the ocean from near the beaches to several miles offshore. A single female produces between 500,000 and 1,000,000 eggs and may spawn several times.

During mating, the male transfers a packet of sperm, called a spermatophore, to the female. Brown and pink shrimps mate when the female’s exoskeleton is still soft immediately after molting. The spermatophore is covered over by two “plates” that hold it in place. Spawning in the species may take place days later. Mating of white shrimp occurs... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (wishiniwasfishin) http://leenoga.com/topic/1592 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:32:09 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/1587/t/hurricanes-and-shrimp.html feeds@kickapps.com (dancudayo) http://leenoga.com/topic/1587 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:31:29 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/1549/t/webbing-net-with-duct-tape.html I went to Wally world(Wal-Mart) and bought a roll of 30yd automobile duct tape (cost about $5) for an eight ft net. Auto duct tape is more durable and last longer in out door elements. More than likely it will out last my net.

I started out by laying the net across my lap and placing the tape about 4-5 inches above the lead line. Once the front was done I took a short piece of shelving and pu it across my lap for support when applying tape to the backside. The firm surface helped to keep the net tight and from other parts of the net sticking to the tape. It took about an hour and its ready to go.

I'm planning on trying it out tomorrow at big tree. I will post afterwards and let you know how it worked out.  My brother-in-law will be with me (no webbing) so we should see the difference up close and personal. If he doesn't wine I might let him... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (namorf) http://leenoga.com/topic/1549 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:04:49 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/1498/t/Shrimp-Migration-Summer-Patterns-Halifax-Got-Questions.html Trying to learn how the shrimp run through the halifax.  Do they migrate from tomoka to the inlet? Are they concentrated more in the chanel or the surrounding areas?  I have started a little late this summer season and have only been trying the tomoka area. Planning on heading a little further south toward daytona and trying it down there. Any suggestion or links to learn more about this delicious creature...It is addicting!

I am looking for any suggestions on where to start?  I have a cast net, can go anytime, day or night.  I live in Deltona and am willing to drive 1 hour +.

I look forward to hearing from you all!

Daytime Shrimping

If you prefer to keep banker's hours, then daytime shrimping is for you. During the day shrimp concentrate in the deep river channels in nearly 20 feet of water. Often the schools can be spotted with a good quality fish finder. Alternatively, you can look for a gathering of boats whose occupants are crazy enough to repeatedly throw cast nets in the heat of the day! Often you can see this fleet at work as you cross the Highway 17 bridge in Palataka.

The secret to catching daytime shrimp, after you have located them, is to have modified your cast net so that it opens fully while sinking to depths of 20 feet. This means two modifications: (1) extending the length of the retrieval line so the net will reach bottom without being pulled closed and (2) applying duct tape or lawn furniture webbing to the net, just inside the lead line, to cause it to fan open as it sinks. Once you have done this and have located... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (slammingjack) http://leenoga.com/topic/1316 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:45:29 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/1310/t/Baiting-for-Shrimp-Question.html http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080506172229AAeS6kD) sounds like it may work. Also liked the point about know where you are baiting as you may tear up a net if you cast on too some thing like rocks or oysters beds. 
I knew cats where good for something other then getting me sick.

Ken

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Chimp Dancer is on the right track.

In Jax Fla, (where I grew up), me and my father went Shrimping every season behind our family home on the ICW.

We used fish meal and mixed it with soft mud. Making baseball-sized balls we distributed them every 3-4 feet all along our... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (hornet) http://leenoga.com/topic/1310 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:38:16 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/1299/t/Trap-Question-.html feeds@kickapps.com (slammingjack) http://leenoga.com/topic/1299 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:24:05 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/1286/t/Shrimp-limits-Question.html
Thanks so much!! ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (dsta3161) http://leenoga.com/topic/1286 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:07:57 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/1268/t/How-To-Video-Cast-Net.html http://www.calusa.com

]]> feeds@kickapps.com (marg) http://leenoga.com/topic/1268 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:11:50 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/1230/t/Cast-Net-Shrimp-Tide-Dependent-.html ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Stonecrab) http://leenoga.com/topic/1230 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:03:45 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/907/t/How-not-to-lose-your-anchor.html

There is a flat, square piece of metal at the head of the anchor in the picture.  Drill a hole in it and secure your shackle end of the chain to it.  Pull the chain along the shank and use two medium zip ties to secure the chain to the eye where you would normally secure the shackle.  These zip ties will need to be replaced from time to time.  Leave a small amount of slack in the chain before ziptying it to the eye.  If your anchor sticks to the bottom and doesn't want to come out, the zipties will break when sufficient force is applied and your anchor will "pull out bacwards by the head. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (specialist) http://leenoga.com/topic/907 Tue, 04 May 2010 21:48:52 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/881/t/How-to-make-live-well-for-the-boat-house-Help-Please.html Maybe how to build it or what is best to use.

Thanks so much for any help.
Rick
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (TRICKY RICKY41) http://leenoga.com/topic/881 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:44:28 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/870/t/Brush-With-The-Law.html
I had a somewhat lengthy encounter with 3 FWC agents last night. I thought I would post on how it went. Any critique will likely be ignored as I will always be a work in progress, although I do try to improve. First off I am very well versed in the laws as it affects boating and fishing. (recreational and commercial) I also respect and obey each and every one to the best of my ability.

I was cruising the inlet flat about ½ mile southwest of the inlet trying to skip a pompano by sweeping my spotlight across the water periodically. (not exactly in stealth mode) It was a full moon and overhead at that, so I saw a large boat approaching with no lights. It was the FWC and at about 100' away, they hit me with the spot light and flashed the blues on at the same time. I waved and shut  down waiting for them to come over. They asked what I was doing and said they wanted to do a safety check. I said okay and pulled my pfd with a strobe light and whistle as well... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Frankk) http://leenoga.com/topic/870 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:33:24 PST http://leenoga.com/topic/853/t/How-to-keep-em-Fresh.html wants to dig'em out of the icy water let him.
Get'em in a cooler.
As the nights get warmer either ice'em or throw'em out.
Here is the best way to keep'em sweet

Learned this trick from an oldtimmer
Put some ice on the bottom of your cooler then the shrimp now fill it up with ice.
now take your bucket and fill it with the river water (NOT FROM THE RAMP)
pour it in your cooler of shrimp. the salt water drops the temperature below freezing.
Let me repeat what i said NO RAMP WATER unless you like your shrimp oil & gas
flavored.
We use this trick offshore too the fish are so cold  they hurt your hands when... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (nuke) http://leenoga.com/topic/853 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:04:23 PST