It is important to know the crabbing laws before heading out. Fish and Game often come out to enforce their laws, and the fines can be hefty. We’ll summarize the major California crabbing laws here to help you avoid the fines. First off, please review the laws and regulations for yourself. I’ve posted California’s laws …
There are many, many different crab traps out there, and it can be quite confusing when trying to choose a trap to start out with. We’ll narrow them down into several categories here, and try to help you make the right choice. Ring Net Crab Traps This ring net crab trap is typically composed of …
There are a ton of baits that are recommended for crabbing, and choosing the right one is tricky. We’ll go through a list of common baits and their effectiveness, and hopefully help you choose the best bait for your next crabbing trip. Crab Attractant Crab attractants are generally made from concentrated fish oil and other …
Whether it is your first time crabbing or not, this list will provide you with some helpful items that will definitely come in handy for your crabbing adventure. Traps You have a lot of different options when it comes to actually extracting the crabs from the water: Crab Pots – A wire trap with bait …
How to kill a crab humanely comes up all the time. There is no real consensus, and everyone has their own methods of killing and cooking crab. One thing is for sure from recent research though – crabs definitely feel pain. The myth that crustaceans do not feel pain is simply untrue. I’ll go through …