Lobster Essentials

[Neptonic Systems]

As the water cools down in Socal (weekend reports had SB at 62f!) and the yellows start to thin out now's a great time to focus on bugs.

If you haven't been lobster diving before there a few essential pieces of equipment. First is a Lobster License which you can obtain HERE. It's important you remain diligent with filling out the card. Not only is the information useful to the DFG but it'll also keep you on the right side of the law.

Now you'll need a lobster gauge, dive bag and flashlight. You can you can pick up free gauges at most fish and tackle stores but we've also got these cool Neptonics Gauges that double as a beer opener.

We're a big fan of the Neptonics Dive Bag, the bag features a tough PVC coated stainless steel frame, along with a sturdy mesh net.

Most importantly you'll need a powerful flashlight like the Neptonics 860 Lumen Dive light which is made from Solid Aluminum this 860 Lumen LED Dive Light is compact & powerful. The lifetime LED bulb produces a bright white light. Waterproof to 328 feet. Compact size at only 5 inches long.

Finally a good pair of sturdy gloves like our Salvimar Kevlar gloves to handle those bugs and you're on your way!

For the new divers our there what tips do some of the more seasoned divers have on landing your first bug? And what are some of your favorite memories?

[FreediveCA]

If I order everything does it come with the lobster and girl?

[Rivas2u]

This is my first season and what I learned most of all is to be aggressive and anticipate their movements. Haha still haven't got a keeper yet, so there's that.

[Neptonic Systems]

Originally Posted by FreediveCA

If I order everything does it come with the lobster and girl?

We can work on the lobster, not sure about the girl.

[CIharbor]

Lobster proof gloves, really? I will need to see that to believe that. Just ordered a pair.

[FreediveCA]

Originally Posted by Neptonic Systems

We can work on the lobster, not sure about the girl.

"Not sure about the girl?" So you're saying there's a chance. Placing order now.

[Vyadha]

How long does that light last per charge?

[Neptonic Systems]

Originally Posted by Vyadha

How long does that light last per charge?

Our in lab testing came up with the following results.

Flash light recharge Batteries:

Dims at 2hr 2 min.
Dies at 3 hrs 4 min.

AAA Batteries:

Dims at 2 hrs 11 min
Dies at 6 hrs 8 min

[Mooseknuckle]

I can vouch for their light, it's very solid, great size, and pretty bright. A friend dropped mine (while turned off) a couple of days ago. It's gone forever. I'll be ordering another. I also got their Large bag. It's huge. I would love it if I could get that much lobster... but, the smaller size is would be more practical. FYI the gauge doesn't come with a lanyard like in the picture.

[dirkbeachman]

kiss the girl, not the bug!

[Ren]

Originally Posted by Neptonic Systems

You can you can pick up free gauges

If anyone knows a tackle shop that's giving away free gauges please let me know..every fish and tackle shop I've been to is trying to sell promar gauges for $4-10.

[Scottyp]

Originally Posted by Ren

If anyone knows a tackle shop that's giving away free gauges please let me know..every fish and tackle shop I've been to is trying to sell promar gauges for $4-10.

Why don't you just spend the 4 dollars to get a gauge? Seems like you'd be spending more money on gas trying to find a free gauge.

[Markio]

Originally Posted by Ren

If anyone knows a tackle shop that's giving away free gauges please let me know..every fish and tackle shop I've been to is trying to sell promar gauges for $4-10.

If you can't afford a gauge, you are in the wrong sport.

By the ways i have always enjoyed the Neptonics products. Good value, good quality, creative designs, good service.
They fixed my floatline at a fair price.

The lobster bag design though is not my favorite, like all bags of that kind they catch on the reef from time to time. I wish they would make a version of the R.A bag..

[Ren]

http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=186107

It costs me less than $0.15 per gauge to make myself and I give them out for free to dive buddies and other spearos.
As of now I've made six gauges, and only kept two.
I still have enough material to make 10+ gauges from 6061-T6 sheets.
Keeping the DIY spirit strong.
IMHO if I had to buy one, I'd rather buy a neptonics gauge than a cheaply stamped made in China gauge.

[Neptonic Systems]

Originally Posted by Markio

If you can't afford a gauge, you are in the wrong sport.

By the ways i have always enjoyed the Neptonics products. Good value, good quality, creative designs, good service.
They fixed my floatline at a fair price.

The lobster bag design though is not my favorite, like all bags of that kind they catch on the reef from time to time. I wish they would make a version of the R.A bag..

Thanks for the feedback. We'll look into it.