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Hood canal crabbing

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 6:59 pm
by nwtoolman
I've never crabbed out of hood canal. I want to go on my kayak this weekend. Is it safe for a kayak? Should I worry about tides? How much rope should I use? I'm sure I can find a launch but will take any suggestions. TIA.

Re: Hood canal crabbing

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 7:41 pm
by kzoo
Kayaks are pretty safe at Hood Canal. Where are you crabbing at? Yous should bring 100'. We go to Lilliwaup, it's got some decent depths there.

Re: Hood canal crabbing

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 7:48 pm
by nwtoolman
Somewhere around there, going to launch at the closest launch to hoodsport! So 100ft should be enough? I'm used to nisqually delta where you need 150-200

Re: Hood canal crabbing

Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 5:40 am
by hlindsay
It has been a few years but, I have done well in 20 to 60 FOW off Potlatch park. If you want to go a ways out just off the flats closer to Union. Good luck.

Re: Hood canal crabbing

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 5:27 pm
by adolphin
You need less than Nisqually, there are no big current swings, so 100ft is fine.

Re: Hood canal crabbing

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:37 am
by DavidA
I'm crabbing in Hood Canal now, though further north. I've seen regulars out there in kayaks. Just pick your spots. A bay out of potential wind and direct currents helps. I'm using 100'-125' of line and generally fish 50'-80' deep, getting limits always so far and most of last year.