Excellent! Do you have a float &/or net crab bag on your float? I always take a crab bag with me. I've tried several different designs. Some have handles to help keep the mouth open while you put your crab/lobster in, which is handy. Some also have a canvas section around the entrance, to avoid crabs entangling their feet in the netting - which can save a lot of time and hassle. I found one that is attached to a waist belt (for those with no fear of crabs/lobsters grabbing in that general area!). But I prefer to use a Rob Allen cray bag these days, mainly because it folds up very small small yet has quite a large capacity, the mesh size & stiffness seem just right. They all cause drag when loaded up though, esp. with scallops
Spearo Dave used to suggest tying crabs/lobsters up in your float-line if you are not carrying a bag. I think I might opt instead to swim to shore, like Mirror, with such a prize catch though, rather than risk loosing it!
Care to share any further insights on your technique? Do you go out looking for lobster or was this a chance find? Do you use a torch/bait/etc.? I've taken to carrying a torch on my float recently but I usually can't be bothered to get it out and use it - perhaps I am missing a trick. I rarely see lobster & brown crab.
