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Title: Belcarra, December 16th 2007: Crabbing Season in Swing
Post by: Joe the Soccer Coach on December 17, 2007, 10:37:20 AM

Hello Everyone,

I was out at Belcarra yesterday (Sunday) around noon (high-tide) and caught two dungeoness crabs - one was 7 inches.  The pier was busy, and one fellow mentioned that the day before (Saturday) evening (high tide again), he limited out.  

It seems the crabs are coming, and it should get better in January and February.  

I'll be having crab cakes tonight! ;D

Cheers,

Joe

Title: Re: Crabbing Season in Swing
Post by: lineBroke on December 17, 2007, 09:22:52 PM

thx for the info.....I'd always thought that crabbing only happens in the spring to late summer, glad to know. Well, it's probably gonna be busy out there now huh?..

Title: Re: Crabbing Season in Swing
Post by: oddjob on December 19, 2007, 08:38:48 PM

 what kind of crab traps are best used at Belcarra ? I have one of those star traps from way back ,are they still using them ?

Title: Re: Crabbing Season in Swing
Post by: Joe the Soccer Coach on December 20, 2007, 08:35:34 AM

Oddjob,

Honestly, I don't think it matters which trap you use, as long as the conditions are right - high tide, tide coming in, ample bait (3-4 chicken thighs should do), enough rope to compensate for the rising tide, and the right time of year (it will get better in January and February).  There were a few people at Belcarra that day with different types of traps and everyone caught crabs.  It was loads of fun to see everyone catch them.

Best of luck!

Joe