Crabbin from a kayak

[Styric]

I am interested in droppin some traps from a yak prior to spearin. Does anyone do this? If so I am interested in collapsible traps. Do any of you use collapsibles? Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers!
Styric:beer:

[DRIFTER64]

Sure! Promar eclipse from sport challet. Don't forget the rod and real,

[Styric]

Nice! I will check those Promars out. I think I saw them in Cabelas also. I was thinking I would paddle out and drop one and then drop another about 30 feet off the other. I could then anchor the kayak and spear some dinner and then go back after a few hours and pull them. How long do you let them soak?

Cheers,
Styric

[Tino Bernazzani]

Styric,
The season for dungeness is closed right now but you can still go after red and rock crab.
Josh from Neptonics (http://neptonicsystems.com) had plenty of the Promar TR102's in stock, which is what I use for crabbing from a yak. He also has the floats to go with it.
Here is a good link I used for info when I first started.
http://www.sit-on-topkayaking.com/Articles/FishDive/KayakCrabbing.htm

I usually let them soak for a couple of hours, best if set out over night.
Depending on where I am at I crab from 25-75' of water.

[Styric]

Hey Tino,

Thanks for the info. I am just getting ready for crabbin. Still have to buy the traps and all. Also, I will be contacting someone about membership with the Tritons. Who should I call? What is the process for acceptance? It looked like someone needed to dive with me and give me an ok.

By the way I am a responsible newbie that cares about following the rules. I am currently working on a more sophisticated mapping system for the CA coastline that will show protected areas, waypoints, etc. I will probably start with Monterey as that is where I will dive mostly. I am dieing to get in the water.


Cheers!
Styric:beer: