Crabbin around the astoria area

[Smily]

Thinking of dropping some crab pots on the way out to the Hali grounds. Anybody know where to drop the pots and find some crabs to take home for Saturday?

[MattPark]

Crabbing has been s l o o o w, but near the lighthouse is as good of a place as any, not a lot of current, your pots will likely be there when you get back.

[South Paw]

Even in the "slow" current if your using light pots I'd be inclined to add some weight to them. It may make your pull a bit tougher but will help ensure they'll be there when you come back to get them.

[Radius]

I have had excellent results on the Oregon side of the Columbia, just up river from the Hammond marina entrance (east of the rock jetty). Drop your pots in 20-30' of water. I have easily limited there with the pots only being in the water for a couple of hours.

Stephen

[Smily]

Radius,
Is this a current report? I have gone there in the fall and done great but I haven't crabbed there this time of year.

[Radius]

Hey Smiley:

You're right. After I posted that, I thought I should have clarified. That's a report from the end of October. It could have changed significantly. Thanks for calling me on that :frown:

Stephen

[Scutes]

Had pots in by Ilwaco in front of the lighthouse Sat and Sun, only managed 1 keeper male out of a zillion females. Did better on sea bass and clams.