In the harbourside town of Kingsbridge you can crab along the promenade and off the ferryboat steps and slipways.
Crabbing is great fun, but please respect the water. Children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult. Always be wary of quayside edges and remain extra vigilant around toddlers who ideally should wear life jackets or float vests, just in case. The best places to crab are harboursides, quays, pontoons and slipways, but make sure crab lines are permitted by looking for signs or asking the harbour master…that way, you won’t upset any of the local sailors and fishermen. You could always pop into your local fish mongers and see what’s going in the way of scraps. Most seasoned crabbers swear by a sliver of streaky bacon, but a pongy sardine or sludgy mackerel head are also said to work wonders. What bait do you use to catch crabs?Ĭrabs have an incredible sense of smell – detecting odours via antennae that twitch and flick to create currents through tiny hairs – and are irresistibly drawn to ‘stinky’ bait. *Top Tip* Add some pebbles and seaweed to your bucket to help make your crabs feel more at home.
SLACK TIDE CRABBING PLUS
You’ll also need a bucket, which should be filled with sea water and used to stow your haul, plus fishing or butterfly nets to transfer the crabs into the bucket. This will include a long line, bait bag and sinking weight at a cost of somewhere around £5.
Mr Toad has put together a little guide to help you have a safe and clawsome crabbing experience…Ī no-hook crab line is recommended, particularly for kids. All you need are your crab lines, bait and buckets, nets, a sparkling quayside, and of course, plenty of curious crustaceans keen for a nab. Spending a sunny afternoon trying to catch these nomadic nippers can provide hours of fun for the whole family. Sideling along the shorelines and estuary beds in search of a tasty morsel, the humble crab remains one of the coast’s most abundant dwellers.
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