Every first-time recreational crabber’s worst fear is getting pinched. I’ve always used tongs for safe measure, but as a crabber, you inevitably need to know how to hold a crab. So, I did some research and found 3 foolproof ways anyone can hold a crab. First, Secure the Crab For the crab and everyone else’s…
Sometimes called a hoop net, or just a net, ring nets are one of my favorite ways to go crabbing that’s perfect for the beginner crabber. They work on a boat, pier, or even a shoreline. It’s an easy method anyone young and old can enjoy with ZERO prior experience! Let’s dive into how to…
Now that you mention it, who really knows how long a crab trap should be left in the water? Everyone, including myself, has their personal preference, so I did some research to find the best advice. It’s mostly agreed upon to check your crab traps, or pots, every 6 to 36 hours, depending on how soon…
Crabbers like to debate over what bait is the best for Crabbing. Recreational crabbers love to use chicken meat, fish and other creative baits. Commercial crabbers use pigs feet, chopped up eels, and so many more nasty yet effective baits. The question lies: What’s the best Crab bait? I, along with other recreational crabbers, have…
Whenever I go crabbing, It’s usually during the day. I never really thought twice about it since I’ve always had decent luck crabbing when the sun’s up. Recently I was falling down a Youtube blackhole watching every recommended video I could. I eventually stumbled upon a video about crabbing at night. It seemed promising, so…
Whenever I go crabbing, I usually don’t pay attention to the time or where I am. I’ve always assumed my pier was a great spot and that’s that. After doing the research, I may think again about when and where I go crabbing. I was curious so I did some research. Expert Crabbers say that…