uncertain : crabs

wrangler · Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:16 pm Post subject: uncertain

could i be lucky enough to acquire some tips from you crabbing veterans............ would spending a whole day crabbing in the harbor be worth it this far into the wet season,,,,,,,,,,, and if so could i have some tips on placement and vague general location in the harbor to palce them
would be Much appreciated.... i miss those delectable crustaceans on my dinner plate

alfie · Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:59 pm Post subject: Re: uncertain

Well worth it, if I may say so. will add that the tides this Saturday is my pick. Launch around midday, Chicken carcasses from Lenards soaked overnight witha little tuna oil.
As far up any gutters or snake drains even if the pot sits a little out of the water making sure the entrance/ openning is facing the same direction as the crabs would travel.
Floats in the trees as high as possible, stop them fouling under the branches on the rising tide. Check them every hour or so, lots of little crocs around so bring extra bait.
General location you ask, Anywhere there is mud and the further and harder places to get too. Happy hunting, should be home before sunset with a feed.......

Basstad · Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:22 pm Post subject: Re: uncertain

They are still around............got a few nice ones at Lizzy today.........defianatly worth a go.

troamaru · Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:33 pm Post subject: Re: uncertain

I usually get the bigger ones at the mouths of small creeks and drains.. I put a pot either side and check every hour and a half or so, depending on tides.. usually get a good feed that way, I have found salmon heads work well for me..

wrangler · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:21 am Post subject: Re: uncertain

thanks heaps guys, by the looks of it ill go out on friday or saturday and go into middle arm with plenty of pots and chicken carcasses soaked in fish oil
thanks a bunch guys

Fish Tank · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: uncertain

I've been cleaning up on big bucks over Xmas. Use fish frames, last 3 hours of the incoming, don't check them until you want to go home.
Everytime you check them you risk putting them in the small mangroves off the ground and you'll get far less. Get the pots on nice flat bank on the lower tide and don't touch them until the very top of the tide.

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