Heavy duty 900mm collapsible crab pots with 12mm galvanised steel ring on the bottom and 10mm on the top with a built in bait bag.
Bought these on Sunday and arrived today, haven't used them yet but they look comparable to the heavy duty ones at BCF which go for $59 or 2 for $100 when on sale.
You must be a rowing fan!
Just wonder where we can catch grab around Sydney, 3 hours drive, maybe?
Fish market is the closest i can think of where u can catch live crab..
Yeah, I go to this place once a year. Mud crab about $59/kg :)
Never been crabbing in NSW but I've heard they catch sand crabs in botany bay in the warmer months. Just a word of caution though, these pots have four entrances, I think your only allowed pots with two entrances in NSW.
Oh, did not know that rule. Actually did not catch crab ever. Thank you for your reminder.
Not a fan of crabs or spiders but that's easy, just block 3 entries!
I caught crabs using just one entrance. Took almost 2 weeks to get rid of itch.
Incorrect 4 entrances on a crab pot is permissible in NSW providing none are on the top of the pot. Link to the requirements.
However if crabbing in Botany Bay a word of caution - I am told there is a lot of pot raiding, so best to set the pot then go fish for a while somewhere you can still observe your float.
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rule…
Not more than 2 traps to be used (or in possession) by any person at any one time.
Maximum dimensions - 1.2 metres (length) x 1 metre (width) x 0.5 metre (depth) or has a diameter not exceeding 1.6 metres at the top or bottom.
Minimum mesh size - 50mm.
No more than 4 entrances (none of which are on the top of the trap).
A float/ buoy to be labelled with CT, initial and surname, year of birth (YOB) and postcode of the person who sets, uses or lifts the fishing gear. The minimum height of the float being at least 50mm above the water with all letters to be a minimum of 15mm and in a colour contrasting to the buoy. There must also be a 50 gram weight attached to the float/buoy line so that no line is floating on the surface of the water.
The float/ buoy must measure not less than 100mm in all dimensions.
Must not be made of entanglement material.
Must not be set to impede the free passage of fish.
Any fish caught (other than crabs) must be returned to the water.
Do not set gear in areas of high boat traffic or navigation channels.
I've been crabbing up in the Hawkesbury with reasonable success, my understanding was up to 4 witches hat traps per person + 1 crab pot per person in NSW (happy to be corrected).
4 witches hats plus 2 crab pots in NSW see link.
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rule…
I'll keep that in mind for my next crabbing trip :) thanks!
Something for everyone on ozbargain
Where can I crab in Victoria thanks
Not sure about Victoria, but there should be sand crabs in the estuaries. Might be a bit cold this time of year though.
Lakes entrance
that's not the only way you catch crabs …