HBH, this new item just in from our Publisher:

Actually in California, you can use a hoop net to ensnare lobster while diving, you aren't limited to using just your hands.

California FISH AND GAME CODE
SECTION 7256

7256. Spiny lobster may not be taken under a sport fishing license
except by use of a hoop net or by hand.


Funny thing is, even the DFG wardens don't know their own laws and falsely tell people you can only take lobster by hand, but as usual, the government agents have no idea what they are talking about.