Crab Guage...

Is a crab guage required for dungies? In the regs, no measuring device is specified, while for abalone, a guage and an iron are specificaly mentioned. Would a ruler be enough for crabs?
 I'm heading out tomorrow so a quick response would be greatly appreciated...
 Thanks,
 Andrew

A crab gauge is just a good convenience.  It's hard to accurately measure them with a ruler or tape measure.

Well this is an oldie ,BUT looking on line  i see 4 inch gauges and 6 inch gauges, isn't the port crabbing regs 53/4 for dungies,and what do you use and where can i get one that is right.

Sorry for the old topic i used the search function.

You can get them at Sports Authority for $1.99. 

This podunk town i live in doesn't have a Sports authority ,maybe wal mart . the local bait shops don't have then and what i saw on line were 4 and 6 inch gauges ,thanks

Put some tape on a part of your yak. Free!

29.05(c) of the regs says you have to have a measuring device.

Where you going crabbing?

This podunk town i live in doesn't have a Sports authority ,maybe wal mart . the local bait shops don't have then and what i saw on line were 4 and 6 inch gauges ,thanks

29.05(c) of the regs says you have to have a measuring device.

if you choose to use a measuring tape, you stand the risk of measuring the actual curvature length of the shell; not the length of the shell as shown in the picture below.

You crab must either exceed the minimum length of 5 1/4 or the gauge must "pop" when the crab fits inside the measuring device.

Additional, it is your responsibility to ensure the the measuring device you purchase and/or are using is accurate; so double check them after you purchase it to make sure.

Where you going crabbing?

This podunk town i live in doesn't have a Sports authority ,maybe wal mart . the local bait shops don't have then and what i saw on line were 4 and 6 inch gauges ,thanks

Ocean cove area  if i get the chance and the waves are  not to high.

Maybe make your own;
A chunk of any stock material in wood, plastic or aluminum cut with an opening of 5 3/4". 

Bring a set of highly calibrated calipers with you . Sorry just my dweeby engineering side coming out!

Whats your address? I've found a few at my folks house that are spare. Just send you one of them.

Bring a set of highly calibrated calipers with you . Sorry just my dweeby engineering side coming out!

Mitutoyo or Starrett?

If you buy one from the store, make sure to measure it--to confirm it's accurate! I remember a few yrs ago people got busted for keeping undersize dungies...because their Danielson brand gauge was short by 1/8 inch!
How about a piece of 1/4" pvc and 2 elbow joints?