Sand fleas, otherwise known as sand crabs or beach hoppers, are tiny crustaceans that live just a few inches under the sand in places where the ocean breaks on land. They’re quite abundant and fairly easy to spot by the ripples in the water as the tide recedes back into the ocean. What a lot …
Keeping your bait safe from crabs is one of the most overlooked aspects of crabbing. Crabs are greedy and clever and will often steal baits that are held in place by something simple like a clip. That’s why we recommend using bait bags so you can attract crabs for longer without worrying about them running …
Crab hawks, otherwise known as crab jaws, are a type of crab trap that is mountable to your fishing pole and designed to ensnare crabs in the mesh netting. They’re a perfect option for both Dungeness and blue crabs, though we don’t recommend them for mud crabs as they tend to chew through the netting. …
Pyramid and star crab traps are a classic favorite among crabbers. The biggest perk of these types of traps is that they are fully foldable and can collapse for easy transport and storage. While most pyramid traps require some rigging in order to get them to work properly, once done they can be a reliable …
Keeping your feet dry when crabbing is extremely important. There’s nothing more miserable than spending hours out crabbing with wet feet in the dank cold which is why investing in a good pair of waterproof crab boots is strongly recommended. Given the large variety of options on the market we decided to narrow down the …
When retrieving your crab pot you’ll want to make sure it stays perfectly level to prevent the crabs from escaping. That’s where a harness comes into play – by using four secure arms that attach with hooks at different areas of the pot you can ensure that your trap glides evenly to the top while …
Bulk crabs are most commonly measured by the bushel, not individually. This can be a bit tricky for some as the number of crabs in a bushel varies pretty dramatically based on their size, but for crabbers who have to harvest and collect the crabs it makes the whole process much simpler. Rather than individually …
If you want to attract crabs to your trap you’ll definitely need a bait cage. Simply clipping or tying a piece of bait to the cage isn’t particularly effective as it allows the crabs or other sea life to steal the bait right from the pot. A cage on the other hand ensures your bait …
One of the most popular ways of catching crabs is by using a two ring crab net. Most commonly used on piers or from boats, these traps are designed to settle flat on the ocean floor allowing crabs to snack on the bait placed in the middle. Then all you need to do is wait …
Unlike other traps and snares, dip netting is a much more active way of catching crabs. Most commonly used along bay banks and on piers, crab nets are one of the oldest known methods of catching crabs. Since crabs tend to put up quite a fight, you’ll want to be sure the net is strong …