crabbing

[l-likes-to-fish]

hello, i am interested in crabbing and have some questions.

what is the best beginner crab pots

what is the best bait

how to clean and prepare crabs and yabbies

what are some good spots around the sunshine coast area

what is the best length of rope to buy

and just any tips and trick that you would like to share

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hi I-likes-to-fish

I am not the best at crabbing, but to answer you questions I would suggest-

1. The best beginner pots would probably be the four for fifty dollar deal at BCF, this way if you lose them to thieves or for some other reason you haven’t spent heaps on your first pots and they are easily replaceable.

2. I like any fish frames but I have found mullet, catfish, and chicken to be good bait (assuming you’re chasing muddies).

5. Depends on how deep you are crabbing. If you can find some, buy rope that sinks. This way it will lessen your chance of someone seeing it or getting tangled with floating logs.

Normally good spots for crabs are supposed to be around drains, rocks, mangroves, etc. Make sure you use bait bags for your bait too. 

Cheers Hamish 

[mangajack]

I suppose the first question is what sort of crabs are you wanting? muddies or sandies?

As above for muddies predominantly is correct.

Location for sand crabs is usually 4 to 7m deep for the better numbers of crabs....often towards the middle of a river or offshore a bit.

To avoid the theives sit nearby your pots if crabbing in popular areas.

[Old Scaley]

You need plenty of rope to allow for current, otherwise your float will disappear underwater.

[Kat]

You need to remember to check not only size but also sex of crab if crabbing in Queensland - Jennie's (females) are no take.

[Junky]

The best thing about crabing is catching crabs for everyone else. 

It's so much fun..... Not. 

 

Sit with your pots mate. 

There are so many scabs out there now.