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Title: Shrimp pots.... shrimp season upon us... where to buy
Post by: Whitpirate on May 02, 2016, 08:52:04 AM: Best place to pickup a couple of shrimp pots? Finally got a puller for the boat so I'm willing to set 300' now :P

Tips/experience on best rigs appreciated.

Going to fish out of Everett or Camino
Title: Re: Shrimp pots.... shrimp season upon us... where to buy
Post by: Mfowl on May 02, 2016, 11:48:36 AM: Hurry up and shop Craigslist, there are probably complete setups (pots,rope,bait cages) available right now. Seasoned (used) pots will likely fish better than brand new pots, especially this close to the season.
Title: Re: Shrimp pots.... shrimp season upon us... where to buy
Post by: CP on May 02, 2016, 12:01:49 PM: Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Promar-Shrimp-2-Inch-Tunnels-24x24x9-Inch/dp/B00E8AS9V0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462215676&sr=8-2&keywords=shrimp+pot
Title: Re: Shrimp pots.... shrimp season upon us... where to buy
Post by: Encore 280 on May 02, 2016, 12:05:01 PM: Just checked CL for Kitsap and there's a couple listed. :tup:
Title: Re: Shrimp pots.... shrimp season upon us... where to buy
Post by: fishngamereaper on May 02, 2016, 12:10:57 PM: Bigger is better. Try and find a shrimp condo or two. The little ones wholesale has don't shrimp that well. Big bait canister areas means more bait= more scent.

Lots of weight also. I generally use 12-15 lb downrigger balls in my pots so they stick where you drop them. Drifting pots don't catch shrimp. Spend time using your sonar to find shrimp clouds. I generally find the clouds, drop the pot and watch the shrimp follow the pot down, pretty cool to watch. Then the pot comes up full first drop, generally 180-220 per pot, sometimes close to 300.

Oily bait is key. Salmon skin, tuna, mackerel , trout all do well. I have a custom mix that took a couple years to perfect.

Good luck, pot pullers are worth it and money well spent.
Title: Re: Shrimp pots.... shrimp season upon us... where to buy
Post by: Stein on May 09, 2016, 03:41:05 PM: You could buy mine over on the classifieds.

Other than that, the only place I would go is John's in Everett. They should have everything including maps and recipes for bait. Best part is you support a local business and their prices beat Cabelas.
Title: Re: Shrimp pots.... shrimp season upon us... where to buy
Post by: SpringerFan on May 10, 2016, 06:19:07 AM: Quote from: Stein on May 09, 2016, 03:41:05 PM
You could buy mine over on the classifieds.

Other than that, the only place I would go is John's in Everett. They should have everything including maps and recipes for bait. Best part is you support a local business and their prices beat Cabelas.

X2 got my set ups there.
Title: Re: Shrimp pots.... shrimp season upon us... where to buy
Post by: HntnFsh on May 10, 2016, 06:36:17 AM: Mckays in Brinnon! Great people, great pots!
Title: Re: Shrimp pots.... shrimp season upon us... where to buy
Post by: Limhangerslayer on May 10, 2016, 07:32:48 AM: Quote from: SpringerFan on May 10, 2016, 06:19:07 AM
Quote from: Stein on May 09, 2016, 03:41:05 PM
You could buy mine over on the classifieds.

Other than that, the only place I would go is John's in Everett. They should have everything including maps and recipes for bait. Best part is you support a local business and their prices beat Cabelas.

X2 got my set ups there.
x3 great little store, very informative too