Have you ever seen a 1 pound Stone Crab Claw?

One Pound Stone Crab Claw

Well, now you have.

They are called “1 count” because, on average, it only takes one claw to average a pound. The claws pictured here are from Florida, but earlier this month I received the same size from a Texas location. The stone crab fishery has got to be one of the most wonderfully sustainable products coming out of the Gulf. Once you catch the crab, you harvest the dominant claw (also known as the “crusher” claw; the smaller one is called the “pincher”) and release the live crab back into the wild. The remaining claw still serves its purpose and another claw grows back within one year to replace the one harvested.

Cheap Fishing Gear

If you are a mad keen fisherman (or woman), then you want the best fishing gear available. But, it can be quite pricey if you shop in the wrong stores. Thankfully, there are a few online stores that offer fishing gear at very reasonable prices. In this post, I will tell you just where to find cheap fishing gear. It is possible to save hundreds of dollars every year by finding cheap fishing gear stores online.

For Australians, try the Fishing Tackle Shop to get some of the cheapest fishing gear on the market. They have great deals on tackle, lures, rods, reels, sunglasses, wetsuits and so much more. If you know another fisherman who needs some gear, buy them a gift voucher.

For all the Americans out there, try Fishing Tackle Unlimited. They usually have the best prices of any online store. You can pick up some books, DVD's, shirts, tools, hooks, nets and lights. There is also the usual tackle, lures, rods and reels. You can pay with most major credit cards and have the cheap fishing gear delivered to your door!

If you are after really cheap fishing gear you can check out the new Discount Fishing Tackle Store, which has updated listings from all over the web to ensure you get a bargain.

Laut China Selatan Bergelora

KUALA LUMPUR: Rainy season which reportedly happened every year December in East Coast reported be more 'wild till end this February with wind presence from North-East direction future hit Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor Timur.

However, sea condition on November and last December allegedly still cannot serious because still many anglers and fisherman out to the sea hunting chief catch in under around the area 15 nautical mile from offshore.

A story of how even changed since early last January when sea be increased wild until preventing fisherman goes out to catch fish and state expected to last till end next month.

“Kebiasaannya gelora yang berlaku di kawasan tengah menyebabkan ikan pelbagai spesies berpindah ke kawasan yang lebih cetek kerana alunan ombak yang berkurangan serta kurang gangguan,”

Selain itu, laut bergelora yang berlaku sekarang diibaratkan umpama patah tumbuh hilang berganti dengan kehadiran udang kertas di kawasan persisiran pantai sejak beberapa minggu lalu.

“Kehadiran udang sejak beberapa minggu lalu turut memberikan pulangan menggalakkan kepada nelayan yang sudah sekian lama menerima pendapatan tidak menentu kerana laut bergelora sejak pertengahan November lalu,”

Sementara itu, sumber Jabatan Meteorologi menyatakan keadaan Laut China Selatan membabitkan perairan Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang dan Johor Timur diramalkan tidak stabil sehingga akhir Februari.

Bagaimanapun, jabatan berkenaan menjalankan pemantauan dari semasa ke semasa dan sebarang maklumat mengenai cuaca buruk akan disalurkan ke jabatan berkaitan serta penguasa jeti termasuk memberikan amaran kepada nelayan.

Bagi tempoh itu, kelajuan angin di perairan Panatai Timur dijangka mencatatkan bacaan antara 15 hingga 20 knot sejam manakala ketinggian ombak 2.5 meter.

Nelayan serta kaki pancing yang berhasrat untuk ke laut diminta merujuk kepada Jabatan Meteorologi sebelum berbuat demikian dengan menghubungi talian 03-79678119.

Takarewataya Reef

Takarewataya is located 62nm down South from Makassar, the reef diameter is around 3.3nm by 2.2nm. This reef will be totally submerged under water during high tide and only small part or the reef raise above the water level during low tide.

Takarewataya reef surrounded by deep water up to 600m depth, the West side of the reef mostly consist of slope while the East side is dominated by steep.

There is a ship wreck on the East side, this place is very popular for anchoring at night hunting for monster from the deep like Escolar.

The biggest Escolar caught from this reef was 80kg on 2007 landed by a Singaporean angler on board Theodoras boat.

Takarewataya is a very popular fishing ground for hardcore angler from Makassar, this fishing spot can only be reached during transition period between Monsoon and East Muson or vice versa.

This fishing spot is well known for Dogtooth Tuna, Ruby Snapper, and Escolar.