Kayak Dungeness Crab Hoop Net Setup

Since the weather is not cooperating for crabbing or snowboarding, I decided to make a video of hoop net set up for Dungeness carbbing.
If you have any suggestions for improvements for my setup, please let me know.

Paul

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Thank you.

Paul

Thanks for making and sharing the vid.   Having backup crab gauges is a good idea.  I usually keep my main one clipped to my PFD.   

Regarding the buoys, I put PVC pipes through mine and a flag on one end.   When I get on the water, I put a weight on a tuna clip on one side so it sits vertical in the water.   That makes them so much easier to find.  I can usually see them from about half a mile away.  The only drawback is that they take up a lot more room in my kayak. 

Great stuff Paul! I always get great ideas from you. 

Thanks Paul, good info!
Where’d you get your1/4” line and stow bag?

Thanks Paul, good info!
Where’d you get your1/4” line and stow bag?

1/4" line: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZNJBQD/?coliid=I2RPJ9XGLNQ774&colid=2IP2SHYUKL6Z5&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Similar Bag: https://www.amazon.com/Scuba-Choice-Palantic-Lobster-Squeeze/dp/B07F98YP62/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3J3ZZU3AVA6KH&keywords=Palantic%2Bbag&qid=1673117145&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=plastic%2Bbag%2Csporting%2C143&sr=1-1&th=1

Paul

Great stuff Paul! I always get great ideas from you. 

Just paying back for all the help I received from other NCKA members.

Paul

Thanks for making and sharing the vid.   Having backup crab gauges is a good idea.  I usually keep my main one clipped to my PFD.   

Regarding the buoys, I put PVC pipes through mine and a flag on one end.   When I get on the water, I put a weight on a tuna clip on one side so it sits vertical in the water.   That makes them so much easier to find.  I can usually see them from about half a mile away.  The only drawback is that they take up a lot more room in my kayak.

Thank you for your great suggestions.
I considered installing PVC pipe with a flag several years ago, but due to limited space in our tandem kayak, I gave it up.  With locations marked with FF, I can locate my buoys easily.

Paul

Love it Paul! What kind of carabiner do you use?

Love it Paul! What kind of carabiner do you use?

Hi James

I use Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Thumb Screw Locking Carabiner Spring Snap Clip Link Hooks. 200-400lb Load
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08WQ5SFVT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I need to take a fishing lesson from you to improve my skill.

Paul