[Paddlewise] Crabbing in the PNW but anywhere really

From: TomW <gadfly911_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 23:40:38 -0700
Hi,

	Anybody done some "Crabbing" in their kayaks?  What the heck, since I got 
past my two biggest hurdles [driving license back, and reading tide/current 
tables/chart] and also purchased my "combination" fishing license, may as 
well brain storm a bit eh?

	I have recently come across a "crab pot(???)" at Walmart that is pretty 
small, and looks as though it could work.  This one when "drawn up" forms a 
"pyramid" shape.  How does one store their pot in their kayak?  What 
size/shape would you recommend?  Is there a time of day you have found was 
best to go?

	Since my limited experience indicates the best bait is "pretty smelly" 
etc...  Do you use different gloves than those one might use for regular 
paddling?  How do you get the crab(s) caught back to shore, without having 
to take the entire trap back, then go out again to place the trap?

Never having had a kettle to boil them in, I also came across one suitable 
for my single burner Coleman also.  The cost is relatively cheap, and the 
kettle is on the small size, but I would think that for a camper, or a 
single man like myself<g>  Sure looks like it would work...

	There are a number of places in the world where crabs provide a tasty 
alternative food source, I am interested to hear from anyone on this 
subject.  [Still fondly remember the crabs in Virginia Beach though<g>]

	Take care,

		Tom...
A kayak paddler with a brain injury that is VERY glad
	He no longer lives outside of seattle...
            <gadfly911_at_earthlink.net>
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