| Crab fishing is popular because of three reasons: | | | | use a dip net to catch the crabs. Or there is the |
| (i) Crabs are very tasty to eat | | | | handline method, which is inexpensive, simple and |
| (ii)It 's a sport which can be enjoyed by each | | | | fun. |
| member of the family | | | | 3. If you plan to go crab fishing onshore, then the |
| (iii) It doesn't involve much money as it is quite | | | | best time is when the tide is rising. For onshore |
| cost effective. | | | | crab fishing, you'll need a dip net, long string and |
| However, before setting out on a crab fishing trip | | | | some type of bait, like eel, chicken necks, or small |
| with your family, here are some things to keep in | | | | fish. |
| mind: | | | | 4. Always be careful when handling a live crab, |
| 1. The favorite crab for crab fishing is the blue | | | | especially while transferring it from the net into |
| crab, which is called Callinectes sapidus scientifically. | | | | the container. |
| And like its name,the blue crab comes in shades | | | | 5. If a boat is used to catch crabs, you should use |
| of blue, olive-green, and red. | | | | and drop cone nets with the bait tied to the |
| Other crabs that are caught are mud crabs and | | | | bottom center of the drop net. This technique can |
| spanner crabs. | | | | also be used if fishing from a bridge. |
| 2. There are different methods of crab fishing, | | | | 6. The crabs that you catch should be stored in a |
| which are quite cost effective and others that | | | | closed container and kept packed in a freezer. |
| need a lot in terms of money and time. You can | | | | |