how do you keep crab on the yak?

I want to try some crabbing on the yak and was wondering how you guys are keeping the crabs on the yak after they come on board.
Any helpful tips would be much appreciated.

jack kwonsoo kim

Depending on the depth/steepness of the sides of your tankwell you can just toss 'em in there.  A bucket is ideal but it can get in the way of hauling rings/traps...etc.

cheap and easy = burlap sack.

even cheaper....Ask the produce man at the store for the onion bags. Every time I see them re stocking I ask them for the bag.

even cheaper....Ask the produce man at the store for the onion bags. Every time I see them re stocking I ask them for the bag.

Onion bags - good scavenger work, Eric. 

even cheaper....Ask the produce man at the store for the onion bags. Every time I see them re stocking I ask them for the bag.

Great idea, but not necessarily cheaper - most coffee shops will gladly give you their burlap sacks as well if you ask too. 

And the coffee bags smell good!

And the coffee bags smell good!

Until the first time their covered with fish slime & other briny aromas!  But yes, they do smell good at first. If anyone wants coffee sacks, let me know - lots of coffee joints around me that are usually glad to give them away.

aaron i need a couple.

i dont drink coffee and i am too scared to ask by myself.  make sure they are big ones and they have been washed already.  also get me a tall half caf mocha latte while you're at it.

now you see why you're friends with me.  so that i can make you do things.

Thanks for all the great tips. I'll try the onion bag. I think it'll be light to haul around than the burlap bag, especially when it gets wet.

jack kwonsoo kim

I have a medium dive bag, works great for fish and crabs.

cheap and easy = burlap sack.

Ditto...they are thicker than onion sacks, and help prevent getting pinched.