This was honestly one of the best experiences I've had. We didn't know what to expect since it was our first time, but Captain Harry and his team, Alec and Pat, knew exactly where to go and what to do. They were professional, kind, knowledgeable, made sure we were all comfortable and safe, and were the absolute best hype crew. Even though the evening was cold and wet, they made it super fun and memorable.
Not only did everyone in our group hit the limit of 7 spiny lobsters per person and were able to take home a total of 21 lobsters, but there were also hitchhiking spider and rock crabs that we took home too, AND we got back to the docks before 10pm. We expected to be out there until midnight, but it was an amazing haul. We were pulling lobsters out of the hoops nonstop.
I know we won't score like that every time, that's the beauty of this sport, but I will absolutely do this again with Captain Harry and recommend him to anyone else who wants to give lobster hooping a try! I've got friends and family who are super jealous and asking when I'm going again, so they can tag along.
Definitely recommend bringing a bit of food and something hot to drink since it can get chilly. Bundle up in layers and wear nonslip shoes too.
The boat was clean and had a toilet, soap, and a sink to wash up. I'm glad the crew consistently kept the boat clean throughout the trip, and we didn't have to worry about stepping in bait or other ocean debris around the deck or into the cabin.
We didn't know what we'd catch, but we brought a cooler anyway, and thankfully, we did. So I'd recommend bringing something to store your catch. If you end up catching a bunch of stuff, you’ll have a cooler in your car ready to go.
Long story short, I’ll do this again. 10/10 recommend!
