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Mud crabs

Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 12:49

Everett

What is the best time/tide to catch mud crabs?, Ive tried all night high & low tides, the locals (Taree) claim that there are mud crabs here, there are lots of small tidal creeks & mangroves . I just don't seem to be able to entice any crabs into the pots. I have used chicken & mullet fresh & old.
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AnswerID: 390369   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 14:07

Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) replied:


I don't know if they are there or not but tinned cat food brings them running if they are.

Use the oily, fishy variety. Punch a couple of holes in the tin then tie it to your trap and away you go.

The mud crabs will open the tin like a can opener if they are there.

Geoff


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AnswerID: 390381   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 16:49

The Rambler( W.A.) replied:

Everett,
You are probably not locating the pots in the right place.Try and get them right into the little inlets that empty out into the river at low tide.Leave them there at low tide and pull them just after high tide.I have found the best bait to be sheep necks but mud crabs will eat just about anything.
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AnswerID: 390413   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 21:16

Member - T N (Qld) replied:

everett,
high tides at night, use fresh bait daily, and as stated place your pots up small gully;s at high tide. never crabbed that far south and most likey, to early in the season.
Good luck.
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FollowupID: 658199   Submitted: Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 at 06:10

Member - Peter R (QLD) posted:

Rising tide on a dark night (new moon).

Fresh mullet or chicken frames ,

Must be fresh.

Pedro
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