The ultimate way to do it would be a anchor locking mechanism that could be attached/removed from the pot rope. Wonder if a cheap anchor bracket that is used on boats would work? I heard danielson has a anchor puller that can be used in this system. Ideas on where these area available?

One problem with the system you describe is that after the pot has been pulled to the surface, the tasty little critters will continue to escape as long as the pot is still in the water, awaiting your retrieval. You could easily lose a couple dozen from each pull with this process.

Also, if you wanted to use this system in Hood Canal, you would lose a pot or two with this method, as folks would run over your line for certain. Tangle with other pots could also occur. You would be quite unpopular.

RJ has also been trying to figure out how to do what you propose.

I dunno....being a cheapskate myself, I would try to figure out a barter system for a ready made pot puller from some handy dude that makes his own and needs advertising or a webpage!

I expect we will be seeing you next year in the Canal. Make sure and take lots of friends opening day....If you follow my directions, you can easily fill 8 limits in the allotted 4 hours. Not enough room? Tow an inflatable to hold your gear!

If you decide to use pellets for bait, make sure you have plenty of Mike's Glo-scent shrimp oil. Soak bait in it for at least an hour prior. We use a custom recipe for bait.

In combat shrimping, we always have pots set next to ours that are pulled nearly empty. Our pots will have at least a limit! Scent is your #1 consideration in shrimping.