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How to Go CrabbingHow to Go Crabbing
Kimberly Kimberly LlewellynLlewellyn
December 9, December 9, 20082008
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Rules and RegulationsRules and Regulations Female vs. Male CrabsFemale vs. Male Crabs Materials NeededMaterials Needed MethodsMethods
– Traps/PotsTraps/Pots– HandlinesHandlines– TrotlineTrotline
Handling CrabsHandling Crabs Tips and AdviceTips and Advice
Rules and RegulationsRules and Regulations
Change depending on the time of Change depending on the time of yearyear– SizeSize– Start timeStart time
Different for commercial vs. Different for commercial vs. recreational crabbersrecreational crabbers– QuantityQuantity– Start timeStart time– How much line/How many trapsHow much line/How many traps
Female vs. MaleFemale vs. Male
It is against the law to keep female crabs It is against the law to keep female crabs
Sex is determined by the apron Sex is determined by the apron
Male
Immature Female
Mature Female
MaterialsMaterials
All MethodsAll Methods– LineLine– BaitBait– Tongs/GlovesTongs/Gloves– Ruler/Measuring Ruler/Measuring
StickStick– Bushel BasketsBushel Baskets
Traps/PotsTraps/Pots– BoatBoat– Traps/PotsTraps/Pots– BuoysBuoys
Bushel Basket (approx. 5-7 dozen crabs depending on size)
Materials Cont.Materials Cont.
HandlineHandline– NetNet
TrotlineTrotline– BoatBoat– NetNet– 2 Anchors2 Anchors– 2 Lengths of Chain2 Lengths of Chain– 2 Buoys2 Buoys– RollerRoller
Roller
Wire Net
Traps/Pots SetupTraps/Pots Setup
Tie one end of the Tie one end of the line to top of trap/potline to top of trap/pot
Tie the other end to a Tie the other end to a buoybuoy
Place a piece of bait Place a piece of bait inside the trapinside the trap
Place the traps in the Place the traps in the water and waitwater and wait
Crab Trap
Crab Pot
Traps vs. PotsTraps vs. Pots
Placing the baitPlacing the bait– Traps have bait tied downTraps have bait tied down– Pots have a chamber for the baitPots have a chamber for the bait
Letting them sitLetting them sit– Traps must be pulled up frequentlyTraps must be pulled up frequently– Pots can be left alone for extended periods Pots can be left alone for extended periods
Pulling them out of the water Pulling them out of the water – Traps must be pulled up quickly to trap the Traps must be pulled up quickly to trap the
crab insidecrab inside– Pots can be pulled up at any speedPots can be pulled up at any speed
HandlinesHandlines
Tie a piece of bait to one end of the Tie a piece of bait to one end of the lineline
Tie the other end of the line to the dockTie the other end of the line to the dock Toss the end with the bait into the Toss the end with the bait into the
water and waitwater and wait When the line shows tension slowly pull When the line shows tension slowly pull
up the lineup the line When the crab is in sight use the net to When the crab is in sight use the net to
catch itcatch it
Trot LineTrot Line
Create set-up Create set-up shownshown
Lay trotline in Lay trotline in water approx. 6-10 water approx. 6-10 feet deepfeet deep
Position boat next Position boat next to one buoyto one buoy
Place the line over Place the line over the rollerthe roller
Slowly drive the boat towards the other buoySlowly drive the boat towards the other buoy
Trot Line Cont.Trot Line Cont.
Watch out for crabs as the baited line Watch out for crabs as the baited line crosses over the rollercrosses over the roller
Dip the net into the water and catch Dip the net into the water and catch the crabthe crab
Dump the crab out of the net and into Dump the crab out of the net and into the bushel basketthe bushel basket
Continue until the 2Continue until the 2ndnd buoy is reached buoy is reached Remove the line from the roller after Remove the line from the roller after
the 2the 2ndnd chain passes. chain passes. Repeat process until satisfiedRepeat process until satisfied
Handling the CrabsHandling the Crabs
Once the crabs are out of the Once the crabs are out of the waterwater– Use tongs or gloves to handle the Use tongs or gloves to handle the
crabs one at a timecrabs one at a time– Measure the crabs and sort themMeasure the crabs and sort them
Throw back crabs that are too smallThrow back crabs that are too small Put the keepers into a bushel basketPut the keepers into a bushel basket
Tips and AdviceTips and Advice
Wear closed toed shoesWear closed toed shoes When netting When netting
– Smooth and quick movementsSmooth and quick movements– Place net under crab and scoop Place net under crab and scoop
upwardsupwards Be patientBe patient Don’t give up! Practice makes Don’t give up! Practice makes
perfect!perfect!