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GIRLS Go DIVING! Florida Keys LOBSTER Mini Season! Do We Get OUR LIMIT? S4:E7
September 4, 2025 · 25 min · 18K views · Key West
What this video covers
During the Florida Keys lobster mini-season, a crew of women aboard The Far Side targets spiny lobster using snares, tickle sticks, and nets.▶ 1:27 The team scouts multiple locations, initially struggling with strong currents at the first site before moving to shallower, calmer waters.▶ 3:42 Divers utilize tempered glass masks, composite fins, and mesh bags to secure their catch, frequently assisting one another to flush lobsters from ledges and seagrass.▶ 1:54 The group emphasizes the necessity of using a measuring gauge in the water to ensure compliance with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulations.▶ 15:18 After several hours of diving, the crew returns to the boat to measure their haul, ultimately landing 20 legal lobsters and three spider crabs.▶ 22:21 The captain notes that while they did not reach their full legal limit due to time constraints and a pet dog consuming one of the lobsters, the day proved successful.▶ 24:04 Proper gear management, including zipping catch bags and keeping measuring tools accessible, remains critical for efficiency during the high-traffic mini-season.
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