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ababs14

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Crabbing with Rod
« on: April 12, 2012, 09:28:12 PM »
Hey everyone,

I've never crabbed before, but have been itching to try it! I was wondering if crabbing is possible off the #1 road pier in steveston? Or any other general advice about crabbing in the lower mainland you might have. In addition, I've fished for herring off the 1 road pier and have noticed that about 90% of the fishing traffic sets up on the west side of the pier.... does anyone know if there is a reason for this??

Any advice is much appreciated!

-Alex
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canso

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Re: Crabbing with Rod
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2012, 09:40:52 PM »
always crabbing at White Rock pier
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Re: Crabbing with Rod
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2012, 09:34:38 PM »
Ok maybe Ill try there. Thanks
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Re: Crabbing with Rod
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2012, 12:59:31 AM »
O MAYBE
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Re: Crabbing with Rod
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2012, 09:43:51 AM »
Some other places you can try is Ambleside Pier, Jericho Pier, Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby, Belcara.  Unfortunately crabbing from a dock can get a bit crowded with up to 20+ others setting out their 2 traps, and all gunning for those crabs that are within the legal size.  You are pretty much guaranteed to catch something, but it's a little bit hard to get a legal sized male crab when there are tons of other traps out there, all targetting them.
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