Aceline hauler Brutus trap puller trial Catching BC spot prawns & dungeness crabs. #catchandcook
Channel: Fishing is My Happy Place & Adventures.
Date: 2022-03-08

Hello crab and prawn  lovers!

Welcome to my channel and I hope you find this video informative and entertaining.

Today we explore west coast Vancouver British Columbia in search for BC spot prawns, Dungeness crab and winter chinook salmon.

This video is focused on how to catch crab and prawns by boat by way of trapping. Please read through some important details listed in the description section and click the links below for more detailed information.

All anglers must have a tidal fishing license to fish tidal waters in BC. Children under the age of 16 are free but must still obtain a license. 

The limit of crab possession is 4 (dungeness/redrock) and 125 prawns.

Dungeness crabs must measure at least 165 millimetres (6.5 inches) in width, 115 millimetres (4.5 inches) is the legal size for Red Rock crabs. The crab is measured along the widest points of its shell. The caliper shown in this video is the preferred way of measuring your catch.
Crab harvesting is only legal by use of trap, ring net, dip net or hand picking
You may use up to 2 rings, dip nets or traps in combination

You must immediately release all female Dungeness and Red Rock crabs. The female’s abdomen has a wide “beehive” shape; the male’s has a narrow “lighthouse” shape.

Anglers are also required to release all soft shelled crabs. These crabs shell will eventually harden and it is then deemed to be of higher quality for consumption.

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LINKS 
https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/crab-crabe-eng.html
https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html

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Crab trap 4 point harness

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Crab measuring caliper

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Prawn cage trap

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