General Crabbing Tips

I got this from another site and just wanted to see if anyone has tried galvanic time releases? The release time varies according to the salinity and temperature.  I'm sure it can be consistent once that's figured out for our local waters.

The plan would be to set traps, pick up crabs while there, use release, leave for x days and retrieve. There's always a chance that it pops up right in front of a poacher, but at least it increases the chances of pulling up a plugged trap.

http://www.neptunemarineproducts.com/gtr.html

The downside of the time release setup is risking someone dropping there gear right on top of yours.

I'd use the time-release in a fairly isolated area. There's still a chance that someone could drop their trap on top of your's but I'd rather deal with that than others jacking your traps or crabs.

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Burlap sacks are available at most feed stores. Look for a country store with hay bales. Chances are that will produce.


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Burlap sacks are available at most feed stores. Look for a country store with hay bales. Chances are that will produce.


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The Half Moon ba Fishing and Charter store at Pillar Point Harbor carries them; the use them alot on rockfishing charters

Come on out and join us!
G-Whiz, Great Bass 2, and I will teach you how to rig your kayak and traps and demonstrate how to locate, catch, and cook those tasty crustaceans.

KAYAK CRABBING CLINIC
Location: California Canoe and Kayak (CCK) store - Jack London Square, Oakland
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 (6-8PM)

Get your kayak and traps ready for the November 3rd Dungeness Crab Season Opener!!!

I like to bait my traps with abalone and rock fish scraps aka things i dive for. I stuff bait bags with the scrap from other fishing trips then I double bag them in ziplock bags and stick them in the freezer until crab season. Last year I went almost exclusively out of Lindamar beach in Pacifica and I had pretty good luck. The only issue was sometimes the swell would pick up and I wouldn't be able to get out through the breakers. This year I'm thinking of going from Princeton just because it's a protected launch, but it's a bit more of drive from the sunset district than i would like. That's how I roll. I would live to attend the crabbing clinic in Lodi but unfortunately I'm taking night classes right now and have a pretty full schedule. Can't wait until the 3rd. Happy Crabbing all.

I would live to attend the crabbing clinic in Lodi but unfortunately I'm taking night classes right now and have a pretty full schedule.

Come out to the one in Oakland, it's closer!

KAYAK CRABBING CLINIC
Location: CCK store - Jack London Square, Oakland
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 (6-8PM)

Come on out and join us!
G-Whiz, Great Bass 2, and I will teach you how to rig your kayak and traps and demonstrate how to locate, catch, and cook those tasty crustaceans.

KAYAK CRABBING CLINIC
Location: CCK store - Jack London Square, Oakland
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 (6-8PM)

Get your kayak and traps ready for the November 3rd Dungeness Crab Season Opener!!!

Me and my wife are going to attend this.
Do you have exact location? And what are the costs? Thanks Chuck!


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ChuckE is this an on shore presentation or are we going on the water?

I think I will attend the Tuesday night crabbing clinic in Oakland. See you guys there

Here's some of the gear and supplies that you might need to start crabbing; if you bring them to the crabbing clinic, we can help you put it all together.

http://coastsidefishingclub.com/grey-beard-articles/crabbing-guide/

This guys website is very informative, but is for boaters not kayakers.  Few of us dare venture out to 150 of water for crabs.  None the less he has some good tips on their that I may incorparate into my crabbing.

http://coastsidefishingclub.com/grey-beard-articles/crabbing-guide/

This guys website is very informative, but is for boaters not kayakers.  Few of us dare venture out to 150 of water for crabs.  None the less he has some good tips on their that I may incorparate into my crabbing.

John is one of the "OGs" of sport crabbing! I had the fortune of learning from him, as well as going crabbing with him on many occassions.
He used to have crabbing seminars late in October; but has not done them for a couple of years now.  I took what I have learned from his, plus what I have learned on my own both boating and kayaking to hopefully come up with a modified version of his seminar; which I plan to test run next week at the CCK Tuesday night clinic.

Hello everyone,

1st post but long time lurker  .With the opener around the corner I wanted to see how willing most members will be with the weather starting to get a little rough ? I'd like to plan for the trip and make it out there but if the winds gusting and strong surf  it may deter me from making it out.

How rough is too rough for most out in Half Moon Bay ? From my experience snaring from the jetty over the years, November can get pretty nasty, but I definitely don't want to miss the opener. Anyone have any input ? Thanks all for the great info so far, I cant wait!