a pot puller is a must, being realistic you'll be shrimping in 300' of water. Over the course of the day you'll pull maybe 4 times at max. 3 pots, that's 12 pulls and the weight in the pot does not equal the total weight of resistance even with a two armed bridle. Go with a pot puller, Honda Briggs or electric Ace Line Hauler. Then when you go out, have fun by pulling one by hand. Once that's accomplished then think I will do this 11 more times! It's doable by hand but on the flip side I know if I am in a position to buy a puller, I will, because I'm going out to have fun. Then there is the kids that may come with me and they want to help so it's operational for them to run the puller, but good luck with them pulling it by hand and having fun.

Then as for sustenance, I doubt that's why we shrimp cause time costs more then anything. We want to have fun and get the kickback of fresh shrimp!

Have fun and stay safe, but trust me, get the puller. There is a reason everyone and their dog owns one when it comes to shrimping.