![]() ![]() You are allowed up to 3 double-hooped netsĪre used to either secure bait to the Crab Net or secure a Bait Pouch to the Crab Net. It isĮssentially the trap that catches them. Net is the core piece of equipment for this style of crabbing. You can either catch them by netįrom land or boat, or they can be caught by raking from the beach.īlue Swimmer Crabs is more popular so we will begin with the required equipment Must be returned to the water immediately.Ĭommon methods to catching Blue Swimmer Crabs. All Blue Swimmer Crabs with eggs are fully protected and Their eggs externally under their abdomen flap (which is distinctivelyĭifferent to males). Swimmer Crabs are mostly brown in colour, have red tipped claws, and carry The daily maximum boat limit for Blue Swimmer Crabs in South Australia is 60 per boat with 3 or more people on board (combined with Sand Crabs). Personal bag limit for Blue Swimmer Crabs in South Australia is 20 per person ![]() 11cm measuredĪcross the carapace from the base of the largest spines to be exact. Length from claw-to-claw can exceed 80cm with any crab claw-to-claw length overĬlaw-to-claw length is the adopted measurement for bragging rights, it is theĬarapace length that needs to be measured for minimum legal size. If you are not sure, we are here to help! After reading thisĪrticle, you will have the knowledge required to be catching Blue Swimmer CrabsĬrabs are the largest recreationally targeted Crab in South Australia. They are commonly enjoyed straight out of the pot, in salads, tacos andīlue Swimmer Crabs are not too difficult to catch, provided you know how toĬatch them. Swimmer Crabs are also very tasty! Another benefit is their versatility on the The value is exceptionally good compared to other fishing tackle. Quality Crab Nets these days will only set you back $10.00 each, and Rakes about $14.00Įach. Blue Swimmer Crabs is one of the most fun and rewarding fishing activities youīlue Swimmer Crabs so appealing? Well for starters, it is one of the cheapest ![]()
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