Rookie question...

I'm going to be out crabbing this weekend, and want to drop a line while pots soak. Do I have to have a regulation size net on board with me? My buddy will have one with him. Thanks in advance.

I'm not sure what you mean by "regulation size net" but you do have to have a crab measuring device for each fishermen on your vessel.(tandem)  As for the net I'd have to say no....never heard of such a thing.

I didn't know about that one.  I always have a net but never thought it was required.  Thanks.

Thanks for replies. From what I read from VK, it is probably not a good idea to fish without a 18" net on board. Correct?

I'm not sure what you mean by "regulation size net" but you do have to have a crab measuring device for each fishermen on your vessel.(tandem)

You sure about this?  I couldn't find a reg that mentioned a measuring device requirement.... just the minimum size requirement. 

i wish they would change the law to, have a gaff have a net, no gaff no net req.
i catch and release, i dont bring a gaff and i dont use a net. but i bring one straped
to the front, not sure if i could access it or not

I'm not sure what you mean by "regulation size net" but you do have to have a crab measuring device for each fishermen on your vessel.(tandem)

You sure about this?  I couldn't find a reg that mentioned a measuring device requirement.... just the minimum size requirement.

Reg 29.05

(c) Measuring Devices. Every person while taking invertebrates which have a size limit shall carry a device which is capable of accurately measuring the minimum legal size of the species taken.

remember to dress for immersion too.
if you are going to Sonoma County remember it is NASCAR weekend.

I'm not sure what you mean by "regulation size net" but you do have to have a crab measuring device for each fishermen on your vessel.(tandem)

You sure about this?  I couldn't find a reg that mentioned a measuring device requirement.... just the minimum size requirement.

Reg 29.05

(c) Measuring Devices. Every person while taking invertebrates which have a size limit shall carry a device which is capable of accurately measuring the minimum legal size of the species taken.

Thanks Traildad.