Blue Swimmers n Muddy

[Halibut man]

Hi fishos,

Just got my boat and thinking of some crabbing around middle harbour.

Any pointers? I heard that some blue swimmers are available around Bantry bay but is there any mud crab? or any Mangrove at all around that area?

Appreciate any advice. Thanks

 

[Berleyguts]

A bit early to bother trying for them. Suggest waiting until it warms up. Any month with an “R” in it is the age old rule. ?

Doesn’t mean they’re not there... just that you’ll have to work hard for them!

[masterfisho7]

30 minutes ago, Berleyguts said:

A bit early to bother trying for them. Suggest waiting until it warms up. Any month with an “R” in it is the age old rule. ?

Doesn’t mean they’re not there... just that you’ll have to work hard for them!

Have to agree its harder at cold weather months

[Halibut man]

Thanks guys. Since I am giving my new engine a Run-in I will drop a couple of traps next week and will report back.

Cheers

[dunc333]

mate give it ago they are there just dormit .go catch  a aussie salmon shit to eat but great  for crab pots and report back good luck cheers dunc3333

[josamill]

I never crabbed for years because of the 'months with an 'r' fable - saw a guy in Pittwater 4 Winters ago with 3 beautiful blue swimmers and have had success since.