Nice!

Mr. Sandman,

I have a Quick Question on How you got the Scallops was it using a Dragging net? I have a 20 Foot Whaler Outrage with a 13 Yamaha on it, was wondering if it was possible to pull a Scallop Net? :huh: Any help would be greatly appreciated, always wanted to do it!!!

Thanks,

Ante

A scallop "net" as you put it, is actually a steel dredge with a "net" made out of steel rings attatched to it. To purchase a dredge all made up can be quite expensive. Very often more than one is required. You might be better off just buying bay scallops at the supermarket, although that is not nearly as much fun nor as satisfying as spending a day out on a bay running your boat and catching your own. Your boat should be able to tow at least one dredge. A major drawback of dredges is that they tend to destroy the fragile eelgrass in which the scallops live, and eelgrass is a very important part of that particular ecosystem. You might consider a dip net. Just like any other kind of fishing, there are things you have to know; where to fish, how much tow rope to use, how fast and how long to tow. Also, a licence is required for whatever municipality you plan to fish.
More info on dredges:
http://www.ribbrakes.com/scallop.htm

Thanks for your info!! I know that they quite Costly to buy and maybe the the actual dredging isn't worth the scallops!! The damage to Eel Grass and the bottom surface is quite extravagent I have heard!! I was told my 130 Yamaha would be fine doing it, I just wonder if it is worth it!! Thanks again!! There realy is no other way to get them besides Diving, I assume!! Unless your Clamming spot is somehow filled up!!

Thanks again!

Ante