How to Catch a Blue Claw Crab
Crabbing is a fun and relatively safe activity for the entire family. The blue claw crab is perhaps one of the most popularly sought species of crab. This specific species of crab has an special swimming technique and a delectable taste. You can find most blue claw crabs in the Hackensack River, a river which runs through New York and New Jersey.
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Instructions
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Obtain a dip net to catch crabs which has a netted area for placing bait. Use its long handle to thrust the net in and out of the water.
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Go crabbing ideally in the early morning or in late afternoon. At this time, crabs are most active and you increase your chances of catching these crustaceans.
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Find an appropriate area to begin crabbing. Most people prefer to crab from jetties, docks or bridges.
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Use poultry, fish, beef, organs or eel as ideal bait for crabbing. Chicken and turkey are the most popular forms of bait as well as the least expensive.
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Place bait into the dip net and lower into the water. Lift the dip net periodically to check for crabs.
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Wear gloves before handling crabs. If a crab claw breaks your skin, you can become susceptible to infection. Lift crabs from the back to avoid contact with the claws.
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Place the crabs that you catch in an ice chest. Make sure that the crabs remain alive until they are cooked.
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Tips & Warnings
Never crab in the Newark Bay Complex because the water in this area is contaminated with toxins that are harmful to humans. (See Resources)
