Cast Net Shrimping - The NET YOU Need Is......

feeds@kickapps.com (mudbucket) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:30:20 PST

I use a 10' to find them and then go to 12' if it good ( size of the shrimp).
Lets do a little Math . Area of a 10' net 315 sqft areaof a 12' net 453sqft
So 2 foot increase = 138 sqft. Thats if you can open it. An 8' net 202.
The Wal-Mart special 6'net 114. So double the 6' Wal-Mart net and its almost
4 TIMES the area.
Now I'm going to harp on it One More Time get the 11/4" stretch net to get
a better Quality of shrimp. Fishing Hole in Daytona has local made nets
with webing.
The webbing helps open the net once its in the water and slows it down

OK One More Time get the 11/4" stretch net( some call it 5/8"mesh).
Fish huggers love the 11/4" because it lets the babys go.

Shrimp traps

feeds@kickapps.com (slammingjack) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:57:47 PST

I made 4 traps. Two basic on ones I saw posted on this site. A big thank you for posting them.

Two small ones 3' long by 1' wide by 1' high. Then two 3' long by 2' wide by 1' high

You can see my tags in some of the pic's. Little pieces of wood painted white. Used address labels covered with clear shipping tape. There are also a small door that lifts up. To get the shrimp out. Use a rubber band with a S hook to hold it open or closed. Ok here we go.. If you look closely you will see small gray U clamps inside the traps. That is for what I call the Slamming shrimp light. Here is what they look like.

SALE - 2010 LED Greenie Shrimp Light--> $100 Until Gone!

feeds@kickapps.com (CaptLeeNoga) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:51:48 PST

NiteOwl has just announced the 2011 LED Greenie Pro series is on the market for $130! He is ahead of schedule and will be selling the 2010 orange cord LED light for $100 until there gone.

The sale starts NOW on the 2010 LED Greenie for $100. He has limited inventory.

You can call him on the phone and work out payment or you can paypal him at his store:

LED Greenie Store - Accepts PayPal

LEDGreenie - New 2011 ShrimpLight PRO model, See the PICS

feeds@kickapps.com (CaptLeeNoga) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:44:02 PST

Anybody wonder where Niteowl has been since he caught those whopper Kings? Well, I contacted him and he said he was gonna send me something in the mail. The mail arrived today, and LOOKIE...........the new generation LED Greenie PRO Series.

This takes my breath away. WOW, hardly describes my excitement over this light. The light was brought to market 4 months ago, and NiteOwl already developed the light taking it to the next level.

Where to start....

The housing is 4 inches longer..and is a robust 15 inches overall, the light cord is proprietary and has the LEDGreenie name printed every so many inches on the cord. The clips are rugged and solid copper. The PRO series has 60 LED lights.

The cord has a spiral protection at the base, and a stainless ring to attach your weight line too.

There is a label inside the housing that says, "LEDGreenie.com".

This light feels so good in the hands, and I cannot wait to throw it out there in the river. I...

Kelly's Bait and stuff

feeds@kickapps.com (slammingjack) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:44:10 PST

I was in Oak hill over the weekend. Stopped by this bait shop. They had dip nets and all kinds of traps. Dip nets were different from what I have seem as far as the hoops or heads were not on the poles. They had three different poles one 10 ft, one that was two parts and the other was three parts( looked cheap). Looked liked you buy the hoop and then the pole for it. Best to call I guess. Anyway on US1 just north of Maytown rd.

Traps and Lights

feeds@kickapps.com (Bugman) — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:08:58 PST

I have seen a few questions about traps on the board so I thought I would post a couple of pics from some traps I just built. An old timer I work with gave me a trap to copy. I also built two cheap flourescent lights with peanut butter jars, extension cords, 400 watt inverter and silicone. I am looking for some sort of better container for the bulbs and if you have any ideas let me know.

Check this puppy out - LED Lights On My Boat Hull

feeds@kickapps.com (Q) — Thu, 06 May 2010 06:47:51 PST

....and I've only just begun. After shrimping the boat at HaulOver last Saturday night one aft l.e.d. has gone out. I'm sure it's nothing major. There's also interior blue l.e.d.'s that don't really show all that well....sun's coming up already. I've been asked by my party to put the stern green ones on a seperate switch than the interior blue. Change Order for tonight's wiring work....

Watch'a think?

Need to try this out with kids before i take the plunge

feeds@kickapps.com (devans) — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:58:23 PST

Great website, first post. All kinds of great information about shrimping. Want to try this weekend although i know it is late in the season and the water is warming. We are down by JB's but would probably trailer to Edgewater around 7 pm Friday night and anchor there south along the ICW for action. Anyway this is what i got from other posts. Question, don't want to spring for the mega equipment yet. Trying to find a couple of cheap lights to hang over the side (like i did when i was a kid) and a couple of nets that will work. Does anybody rent this stuff? Is there stores in the Orlando to New Smyrna area that might have this equipment used or on sale? i appreciate any help i can get.

LED GREENIE - NEW ACCESSORY Coming In FALL/2011 Season

feeds@kickapps.com (CaptLeeNoga) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:34:30 PST

Hold On....Hold On....Here it comes...........Huh?

Focus.

For those that own these LED Greenie's how would you like to add a dimmer with a detachable keyring clicker? You can dim the LED's or turn the lights on and off with a "boop" of a button AFTER deployment!

Guys, you no longer have to be without a REMOTE while on the water! A remote the wife won't fight ya for!

I had my camera phone and tried to capture the dimming of the LED light. NiteOwl was demo'ing this at the flea market in Oak Hill. I went to visit them and accidentally stumbled up on this. I knew this was coming but I did not know it was a reality.

Why would you want a dimmer? Some people like to dip in shallow water during incoming tide, or they like to dip in shallow water period. Busting loose 51 LED's of light can be overpowering in shallow water. Now, you can control this. There are other advantages for using the LED greenie as a flounder light, hurricane light etc.

The new...

How to replace netting?

feeds@kickapps.com (timmyb) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:05:00 PST

Anybody out there able to help me not look like stupid today? I have to dip nets that I need to replace and I have no clue. I can do all sorts of things, but this little round net and frame have me baffled. Thanks all.

Extra Long Handled Nets

feeds@kickapps.com (specialist) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:03:50 PST

OK, here's a question to all of you out there. What would be the best thing to use for a net handle that could be maybe 18 feet long, light weight, but still maintain it's ridigity to withstand the rigors of dipping shrimp.

I took my standard hoop net and added an 8 foot piece of electrical 1" emt that slipped very nicely onto the handle. I then used bolts and wingnuts. It held up fine when dipping from the New Smyrna Pier, but as strong as I am, it whipped my butt. My dad suggested I look into bamboo.

What do you guys think?

Cap'n Ron's DIP Net Fence

feeds@kickapps.com (shrimpcraz) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:24:46 PST

I agree that Rons net fence is great for boat use, I have experienced those jumpers from a boat. But
I don't seem to get as many from the pier,dont know why. Most times that extra space in the
hoop allows me to slide them bugs about 1foot into the net and then due to the height of the pier
from the water I just pull the net straight up and this locks them in, I've noticed many of them
actually flip the opposite way and shoot straight into the end of the sock. If your in a boat GET
the fence, on a pier, not so sure! Oh gawd way to early for semi poetry, SORRY

Battery chargers

feeds@kickapps.com (shrimpcraz) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:01:19 PST

Any thoughts or tips on chargers? What features to look for in a good charger.

Odd color lights?

feeds@kickapps.com (Crazy Fingers) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:01:44 PST

Does anybody know if research has been done on the colors that shrimp can see? I've often wondered if there was a color that the human eye could see that the shrimp eye couldn't. If so, it might be a good color shrimp light. I'm thinking colors on the extreme of the spectrum would be likely candidates, red or purple. Red might pose some problems in deeper water as the water absorbs that wavelength pretty quickly though.

Dip net care & maintenance

feeds@kickapps.com (shrimpcraz) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:32:15 PST

Anybody have any tips for maintaining a mono dip net

FAQ about the new G-51 model LED Greenies

feeds@kickapps.com (NiteOwl40) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:10:57 PST

Q. Can I use LED Greenies with other light types?

A. Hopefully you aren't sharing light field of the LED Greenie and a non LED light. The LED light field is unique, and its effect on your ability to see and capture shrimp is compromised if you mix light fields. Also your ability to spot deep runners is...

Captain's Note - Net Master Ron O'Brien - THE BEST

feeds@kickapps.com (CaptLeeNoga) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:35:58 PST

Ron O' Brien the "Net Master" stopped over my house today and we chatted. He will custom make a kids net with 6 foot handle and smaller hoop for $40.00

Ron also said to anyone in this community he will add a fence to your adult net for $25 while you wait at the flea market. I strongly urge everyone if you can afford to, to add the fence to keep the jumbo's from flipping out. The fence makes a huge difference.

Ron can also make a 2 piece pole for anyone that has transport problems in their boats.

Lastly, if you own an Ron O'Brien dip net you will notice it is NOT tapered. This allows the shrimp to crawl up the net. Sometimes a couple more shakes settle them to the bottom. If you want to choke down the center of your net more to stop the crawlers.....

Ronnie recommends:

Get about 8 inches of weed whacker line...thread it into net about 3 ft from...

Handle Dip Nets - NEW DESIGN TWIST to INCREASE Your Pulls

feeds@kickapps.com (CaptLeeNoga) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:28:36 PST

Here is a new twist on dip nets. I just picked up this net from Ron O'Brien who exhibits every SUNDAY at the Oak Hill Flea market between 7:30am and 1pm. He is the brilliant gent who invented the collapsible frame net which will be the prize for the on-line shrimp tournament from April to May 15th.

This is my NEW net, and it is the power dipper net. This hoop has a 4 inch mesh net fence and you can see this fence by looking for the green circle of thread. This keeps ShrimpZilla from rimming the net and jumping out. The current will open the sock and will leave this 4" fence in place to keep the shrimp from crawling out or back flipping out.

It is a border of sorts inside the hoop attached to the aluminum hoop. It irks me when the jumbo's rim and jump out of the net. This was designed to stop the loss of the 'Zilla who pulls a rim shot back to freedom.

Yes, the dipping opening is smaller when you have a fence. Pretty neat, huh? If ya hate the fence,...

Some Underwater LED lighting Comments

feeds@kickapps.com (NiteOwl40) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:54:40 PST

The LED Lil'Greenie lights have some distinct advantages over other type of lights used for underwater lighting, advantages inherent in LED's. The information below was an answer to using a green light film, .on White LED lighting. But the information is relevant to the LED Lil'Greenie, a pure green LED underwater light that is my creation.

A white LED light uses a spectrum of Blue, Green, and Red LED dopants stimulate our eye retina cells of the proper amounts and processing steps to make an equivalent "white" light LED as seen by the human eye, a tri-stimulus condition that our brains integrate into white light.

Each of the 3 LED light components by themselves have a relatively narrow bandwidth. The green color component of the LED white light is the weakest of the 3. A green filter will allow most of the green to pass through, while mostly blocking the red and blue components. Compared to the white light, the amount of green passing the...

brinkman starfire II lights?

feeds@kickapps.com (boland398) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:20:44 PST

Anyone have any experiences with them? They were recommended by a friend. Attached is a link to the cheapest place I could find them.

http://www.gradysonline.com/product.php?productid=18502

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