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Commercial bully netting for Florida spiny lobster requires a shallow-draft skiff, a specialized hoop net, and a measuring tool to ensure compliance with the three-inch carapace length regulation. During a night excursion in the Florida Keys, the crew uses a 15-foot bay boat to target lobsters in shallow flats.1:34 The technique involves positioning the boat over the lobster, using a pole to guide the crustacean into the net, and immediately measuring the catch behind the horns.2:39 While recreational limits apply, commercial operators may harvest up to 250 pounds per trip.1:41 The crew successfully harvests approximately 100 pounds of lobster over an eight-hour period despite approaching lightning storms and intermittent motor issues.29:58 The video notes that harvesting conch in Florida waters is illegal and carries severe penalties, contrasting this with the six-per-boat daily limit allowed in the Bahamas.8:41

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