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Fish Assassin

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Crabbing
« on: May 07, 2010, 12:24:51 AM »
Has anyone tried crabbing from a canoe ?
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Matt

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Re: Crabbing
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2010, 12:38:05 AM »
why not?
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Brian

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Re: Crabbing
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2010, 10:03:28 AM »
smaller traps would be okay, pulling a heavy pot up on board would be tipsy :s

I take a 12' dingy out there, and it's pretty tipsy with a big catch unless we pull the traps up from the stern.
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Re: Crabbing
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2010, 10:41:37 AM »
I've gone out in my 8' pram from Belcara with two guys in it. Not much free-board, and a little tipsy especially while battling a seal to get our trap back. As soon as I can afford a saltwater licence I'll be headed out again.
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Re: Crabbing
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2010, 04:50:07 PM »
I thought you were only allowed crabbing on the months with "R" which are September to April... Which is far away. If im wrong please correct me i heard this from the license seller or something. If i'm wrong im happy because i can go crabbing again!
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Re: Crabbing
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2010, 06:21:13 PM »
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Re: Crabbing
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2010, 09:14:38 AM »
I have a 17 foot clipper and have done it many times, it is easier with 2 people but not a problem with 1 ,( i throw a heavy cooler in the front to keep the bow down if i am alone).. dumping the crab, in the boat is not a good idea get a bucket..
I have only done it on calm protected waters thou..

good luck

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Re: Crabbing
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2010, 11:16:55 AM »
Make sure to get your crabbing ricense
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Re: Crabbing
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2010, 05:48:24 PM »
If you have paddling experience, go for it.  If not, good luck... it can be a "management" nightmare :)
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