Hairy Lobster Seriously though I did hear of the hairball in lobsters before, and it was theorised that pieces of cowhide complete with hair were being used in lobster pots as bait. It has the advantage of lasting longer than fishy baits. This meant that lobsters ingested the hair along with the hide. Could account for the fisherman who said, "I haven't seen hide nor hair of a lobster all day"! Giok