Lobster traps
Lobster pots or traps as they are known in some countries are the most used method of lobster
fishing globally.They are quite a brilliant invention and I am going to explain how lobster pots work and how they are
best fished.
The pot itself is very strongly made with steel welded at the joints.The frame is then covered with a strong mesh which has
then has two soft-eye mouths fitted so that the lobster can enter the pot.To protect the pot and the mesh it is then 'bumped'
or wrapped in rope or rubber.In recent years the lobster pots have got a special plastic coating which protects the steel from deteriorating
and rusting which can be a big problem over the years.
here is a picture of a parlour pot (like a lobster pot but with a bucket mouth)
The lobster pot is 'bumped' like the one in the picture.There are many types of lobster pots
around the world and designs vary from place to place.The pots might have to be made of heavier
steel if they are to be fished on wild ground.Lobster pots can be made of plastic, steel or timber
but timber pots are rarely seen where I fish because they would be smashed by a combination
of strong tides, jagged ground and surf.
here are a few pictures of different types of lobster pots
Steel pots |
timber pots |
American lobster pot |
