Does anyone go crabbing in or around humboldt bay?

I just got a new boat delivered today, Emotion Mojo angler from Cabelas.  I'm dying to get otw so will be out at 1st light on Saturday in trinidad.  I have to be in Eureka at 10:30am so won't be out long, but if it is anything like the past two years that shouldn't be a problem.  The crabbing area near prisoner rock is protected more or less from the NW swell.  You will probably want more than 60' of rope as depths are around 50-60' in the area.

I plan on being out at 1st light on Sunday too.  The next weekend will depend upon if the turkeys cooperate    Opening day of crab and 7 days later thanksgiving turkey opener - I absolutely love this time of year 

Looks like it may just be Dom and I this year.  My 11.8 year old daughter wants to go, but I'm not ready for her to get in her own kayak at night!  "Dad, 1AM is NOT late!"     Like I'd be able to leave at 1AM to take her home and pop back down...  Little brat!  I can't wait until she really does come along.   

If anyone else is interested in the midnight run company is welcome.   

For those going out Sunday morning at Trinidad, it looks like that is when I am going to see you OTW.
Brandi

alrighty then eric... the adventure of it all has gotten me all wound up... sign me up as a midnight rider... (being a former coasty and all i should be able to walk out of the water if its only 30' if i fall in... lol) im ready to rock and roll! (or should i say dungeness stroll?) what time do you arrive on scene?  is there cell service?  im coming from the redding area and will try to be earlier than later... and thanks for showing a new guy the ropes (and rings)...

and if i can hang,  then ill meet everyone else (greg, canjun, and crash at the boat launch at 9am... look for the green hyundai acscent under the sand colored hobie quest... ill probably be a sleep with crab parts strung about... lol.

is fishing season open? like for rock cod and lingage?

sorry eric... i see you posted 10pm as the staging time... see you then!!!

Cool, Will!  Dom and I should be down there by 10PM.  We want to get our fire going and scout depths across the estuary prior to dropping gear at midnight.  The slot we were working last year was only like 13' deep - if you have TOO much rope it's hard to get right over your gear to pull straight up - 20 or 25' of rope is plenty (you need 60' or more for Trinidad).  My cell is (707) 845-0400 - good reception down there.

Eric

koolage... im walking out the door in 10 min 530-355-1029

major awesomeness!!! what a great time!!! thanks guys i had a blast!!! and im full up of crab!!!