Fishing for Hemisquilla Californiensis?

[Msby12]

okay, in the redondo beach area, sometimes people on the fishing boats i've been on catch mantis shrimp with rod and reel, unfortunately this was before i had ever started a saltwater aquarium,

my question: is there an effective way to fish for mantis shrimp without hurting them? i know that hemisquilla californiensis isn't well suited for the home aquarium, but i just want to know if they can be caught out in the ocean easily

Except, i can't dive so that's out of the question, does anyone have ideas for traps or anything, maybe a larger version of the inverted bottle technique?

 

[Dave Legacy]

I can't give you much advice on catching them, but I do want to suggest that you check out the DFG Regulations on taking H. californiensis if you end up deciding to do so.

 

[Msby12]

good point! does anyone think a hook would be too damaging? sounds like it would be

 

[danskim]

Probably tastes like lobster.

 

[Msby12]

tastes better than lobster actually, boiled and then dipped in soy sauce and hot rice! wow, this has gotta be the worst place to say that!