Building a Drag and Scalloping in the Gulf of Maine

[@joesneon]

Very cool buddy.... always wondered how that was done!!! Thanks!! Happy Holidays!!!

[@CaptJohnsBar]

I knew how it was done but never tried it myself

[@robbiemoore7128]

awesome to see a video from you buddy ,, very nice drag ,, same style of drag as we use to drag oysters here in PEI .. Canada ... it was hard to tell but you should have a rope and bouy on the other end of your drag incase you loss it plus that rope would help you get the drag in the boat and help empety your drag out ... dragging is one of those things that it takes time to get us to it and work out the kinks ... please keep the videos coming ,, love to see more videos from you again ..

[@CaptJohnsBar]

I do have a tag line and buoy off the back, it took a bit to find the optimum towing speed....3.7 - 3.9 knots

[@dppmm6567]

Nice to see a video from you again. We used to drag for scallops offshore when I was a kid so I really enjoyed this video.

[@CaptJohnsBar]

These scallop meats are huge 10-15 count per pound

[@dppmm6567]

@@CaptJohnsBar nice. Nothing like a fresh one right off the knife and into your belly.

[@stephanietuck4080]

You've got us addicted! Crazy Mark and I have been watchin! Don't leave us hanging. Half pint should be scalloping with you to!

[@RamblinAround]

That's really cool, I've never even seen such a thing. Looks like it works great! Merry Christmas to you and your family John!

[@kjp6438]

Happy holidays from Holden Maine. I loved the new video, hope to see more.

[@RamblinAround]

Hey John, just thought I'd drop by and say hi. Hope you and your family are doing well!

[@SwampDonkey530]

That's very interesting Cap'n, nice to hear from ya. Cheers and Merry Christmas!

[@CaptJohnsBar]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@jseaton92]

Sweet!! Glad to see a new video skippah!

[@captkrabs]

Nice job Cap't We can't drag bay scallops here in NC but we can still get sea Scallops. They haven't replenished enough to keep since a hurricane several decades ago.

[@CaptJohnsBar]

I love them!

[@jasonrichards3373]

Awesome capt! Nice little bonus Christmas gift seeing an upload from you! How’s your year been? Have a good season? Excellent video sir, happy holidays to you and your clan

[@CaptJohnsBar]

Wasn't the greatest lobster season but still can't complain.

[@kjp6438]

Hi john, hope your doing well. Cant wait to hear from you again!

[@lifeinthailand]

Nice one, a feed of fresh scallops would be nice indeed.

[@CaptJohnsBar]

I love to eat them raw right off the shell

[@weldweld5629]

Wish ya would have had footage of the welding part of it. Looks good though.

[@dennismoore9147]

looks like blue water built dredge

[@stephenberry156]

Where do get the pieces and parts to make a drag?

[@jaredscabinlife2868]

What’s that a 4 ft. Drag? We use to use one like that now we have a 8 ft. The 4 footer did really well though

[@thomasmccue2226]

Hi John , It looks like trawlex chain and connectors , good move spending the extra money , mild chain and hardware would be worn out in couple weeks , mind the davie

[@CaptJohnsBar]

We just have recreational licenses so it doesn't get the use a commercial drag would get, it should last a good long time....Next year i'm getting a taller davie and adding clubsticks so we can dump from the bottom, this would let us go with just two men instead of three if we had to.

[@thomasmccue2226]

does Wayne sell that hardware

[@CaptJohnsBar]

@@thomasmccue2226 Wayne sold out to Kennedy Marine around ten years ago, there are several in the area now

[@thomasmccue2226]

kennedy marine owns Hamilton ?

[@noway5231]

Capn' were you been at???

[@dennismoore9147]

way bars was shineing that steel pressure plates to wide i only had it about half that width if you not sure of your chain bag size build it single link frist{ so it you have mistake only 4 links instead of 8 per ring to cut out) also back bag under twinetop should be 1 ring more than bottom i scollep for 40 yrs mate 4yrs then capt last 35

[@benanderson6864]

You need an A frame and a dumping table Ha ha and a winch it would be a lot easier

[@04658IFH]

I'd love to buy a gallon of scallops from you. Cash money!

[@jeffhall5045]

Captain make some Vidja

[@jeffhall5045]

Did you give up on KZbin

[@darrellbaisley3917]

Dear Capt. john, I am a Navy vet. I would like it if you would permit me to take a cruise with you to catch lobsters. I grew up in Cape Cod. I know the ocean. Im a little bit disabled. but It would would be my dream to Lobster with you. If not...I understand.

[@CaptJohnsBar]

Ok with me, fall fishing gets a bit rough at times though....Where do you live?

[@darrellbaisley3917]

@@CaptJohnsBar I live in Boston. Arlington MA to be more precise. I've been deep sea fishing before in Gloucester. My disability is pretty mild, and I know fall seas can be rough. Would love to join you and post a video. Thanks! my email address is [e-mail]. send me info Thanks a lot!

[@michaelcammarota4261]

You build a new bag on the ground. Then you attach it to the bail. You guys are only making it harder for your self by squeezing every ring together up in the air. Plus that is a real strange looking dredge with three sweeps on it. Must be because it’s so small

[@tyler2830]

John wtf has happened to wakey420?!?!?!? I never see vids from him for years! And i never see you talk about him???

[@zackkoble]

80s Metal he’s Blake alley on Facebook. He doesn’t do much on KZbin he’s just focused on fishing and his new little family.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

I figured he must of had a kid or two , life changes