Is it worth crabbing in swan at the moment
Submitted by TAPOUT on Wed, 2017-02-15 14:21
Hi all, I was thinking of going crabbing in the river this weekend but not sure about all the rain lately. People have told me that with all the fresh water the crabs head out of the river. Any advise would be much appreciated.
cheers
Stefan
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Date Joined: 01/11/16
Thats the case in winter and
Thats the case in winter and probably will have an affect on your catch. Still might be worth trying down East Freo way if you just wat to get out on the water.
Stefan
Posts: 55
Date Joined: 01/11/16
Thats the case in winter and
Thats the case in winter and probably will have an affect on your catch. Still might be worth trying down East Freo way if you just wat to get out on the water.
billy69
Posts: 125
Date Joined: 16/01/12
I would be trying outside
I would be trying outside the Harbour near Coogee. They have to go somewhere
slugger
Posts: 156
Date Joined: 17/02/11
couldnt even get the blowies
to eat the bait in the swan today
Pitty
Posts: 161
Date Joined: 08/12/12
I went out on Sunday, took a
I went out on Sunday, took a bit longer but fished around Blackwell reach area in about 15m and got our 20, but if they are still there or further out now? Certainly gone from the shallow water from what other people have told me
UBIQUE
Travis p
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Date Joined: 28/07/16
yes it is
find clear water find crabs downstream good place to start
wont catch em sitting at home!