Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Reason 45

Going Crabbing... from the Pacifica Pier:

The season for getting Dungeness Crab on the Pacifica Pier,.. is from Nov 15-June 30th..
BUT.... you can also go Crabbing for Rock Crab.. ALL YEAR LONG!!

Dungeness Crab- are light brown in color with White Tipped Pincers. They are bigger and more meatier. During the season,... the minimum size is 6 and 1/4 inches. They are usually 7-9 inches when caught.

Rock Crab- are dark reb brown/or yellow with Black Tipped Pincers. The minimun size is 4 inches.

See: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/dungeness_crab.asp

Equipment:

-A mesh box with snares OR
-Crab Ring 42" circle

Bait: (Squid)

In Pacifica:
Call Marque at Coastside #2 Bait and Tackle OR
Call Cheryl at Rusty Hook Bait and Tackle

Have Fun !

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