[nioocharles]

You guys who crab Netarts, how much rope do you use for you pots?

Thanks for the help

 

[Fat Springer]

You guys who crab Netarts, how much rope do you use for you pots?

Thanks for the help

We use the standard 50 feet that is sold on most crab pots and rings. The deepest hole I've seen at Netarts is somewhere around 25' so no problems there.

 

[wannacatchem]

depends on where and what the tide is doing. I typically shorten my ropes to 25 feet if crabbing the main part of the bay. The water in there is 10-14 feet deep.

along the road I use the full 50.

If the tide is ripping, I use the full 50.

 

[Pinecone]

35' of 5/8" diameter poly. I find the larger diameter helps to give something for my hands to grab onto when pulling.

- Joseph

 

[joemomma]

50' will work great!

 

[fishbait]

Charles,

35 - 50 ft is just fine. Depending on where and when I will often use double bouys.

If alot of water is moving I have seen traps get swept done the middle to the mouth at times.

Call me if you want some pointers, been cvrabbing that bay for almost 20 yrs.

 

[marthagofish]

Use 50 feet and put a weight down the line about 15 feet to pull the rope under the surface of the water. It's a safe length to use when the tide is running fast and the weights will make the longer rope length stay away from prop's.

Have fun! Mark

 

[mstarck]

I changed all my traps to leaded line and it works really good. no worry of tangle with prop or pump.bought at sportsman show last year.

mike s.

 

[Green Willie]

I second the leaded rope, it works great.

 

[nioocharles]

Thanks Steve and others, I have crabbed the Puget Sound but am looking forward to trying my luck down here.

Charles,

35 - 50 ft is just fine. Depending on where and when I will often use double bouys.

If alot of water is moving I have seen traps get swept done the middle to the mouth at times.

Call me if you want some pointers, been cvrabbing that bay for almost 20 yrs.