fishing How To Check If You Have An Empty Crab (floater)

[Drop Bear]

Hi I just saw this article and thought it interesting. I have caught many empty crabs that are really just a waste of time trying to eat so when I get a few I will use this guide and let the floaters go to fatten up.

http://fishingmonthly.com.au/Articles/Display/14060-Quality-Control-Crabbing

 

[Doyley]

Nice article @Drop Bear.  I was taught to look for the ‘rusty’ colouring underneath. 

[Drop Bear]

6 minutes ago, Doyley said:

Nice article @Drop Bear.  I was taught to look for the ‘rusty’ colouring underneath. 

yes nice. I never knew this.