Empty Nester Shrimping: Little Things To Help You Reconnect

Finding new things to do together as Empty Nesters is good for your relationship. Sometimes even little things can make a big difference…such as a day of catching those little shrimp together!

Shrimping together is great for reconnecting after empty nesting!

Have you always wanted to get into boating and shrimping? If so, we’ve got you covered!

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A Great Day On The Water

Just picture taking your boat out on a beautiful sunny day, throwing out some pots, catching some shrimp, and tossing them onto the BBQ (right there on your boat)! Add some spices and melted lemon butter and you’ve got Lunch For Two!

Or, take them home to make some shrimp fettuccine. It just doesn’t get any better (or fresher) than that!

Looking For A Boat?

If you want to get into shrimping, first you need a boat. If you don’t have one, and need help with finding the right boat, this FREE Boat-Buying Worksheet can help you get started!

Learn The Ropes

If you’re new to this, before you launch, you’ll need to learn the ropes of beginner boating and shrimping.

Visit the Boater Safety Education website to learn about courses and requirements for your area. As stated on their website, “Boating safety is a concern for everyone on the water. Even if you’re not required to pass a boater safety course in your state or province, boater safety is everyone’s responsibility. Boaters can keep themselves and their passengers safe by learning about responsible boat operation, etiquette, and the rules of the waterways. An educated boater is a safer boater.”

If you want to learn more, you can spend hours scouring the Internet, or you could get a jumpstart by learning from someone with first-hand knowledge. My husband, Pete, has many years of boating and shrimping experience.

A Note From Pete:

Hey, I’m Pete!

Boating has been a passion of mine since childhood!

As I got older, I continued boating with my wife, friends, extended family, and later with our kids. Over the years, we’ve owned numerous boats.

We have had so much fun—cruising, crabbing, fishing, shrimping, water skiing, tubing, skurfing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, and waverunning.

Prior to having kids, we were out on the water together a lot!

But, there came a time when boating gave way to countless hours in gymnasiums watching and coaching our kids’ year-round basketball teams, which we thoroughly enjoyed.

Now we’ve come full circle, and we’re getting back on the water together!

If you need 1:1 help with your boat-buying decision, shrimping, or anything else boating related, email us at lori@whenbirdiesfly.com. We’re here to help you get into shrimping and get into the water…faster!

Gear Up For Shrimping

Shrimping Equipment/Supplies

Once you have your boat, trailer, a vehicle to tow it with, and you’ve educated yourself, it’s time to gear up for shrimping!

Before heading out, grab the FREE EMPTY NESTER Shrimping Equipment/Supply Checklist for items we have purchased and use, along with items we have researched and recommend. (You’ll also find the Checklist link in RESOURCES in above menu.)

Besides Amazon, following are some great places to shop for all your shrimping gear, either in person or online:

Bass Pro Shops
Cabela’s
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Scheels
Walmart

Boating Gear

If you still need to equip your boat, grab this boating gear checklist.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for something new to do, fill your Empty Nester bucket with shrimp—it’s the little things in life!

Cool😎Gear

Visit The SHOP (COMING SOON!) for Empty Nester Merch—including Boating, Crabbing, Fishing, Shrimping, Waverunning, and more—for yourselves or for gifts!

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