w8n4sun
Senior Member
I will be making my first trip to Desolation Sound this September. I am glad a did a search before starting a thread about crabbing and shrimping.
If you don’t mind I have a few questions about both of these activities. I have crabbed before but only in the San Juan’s.
As far as shrimping goes, what depths should I be focusing on?
What kind of bottom structure?
Is a pot puller required or can I use a ball and ring?
How heavy is the pot when weighted?
I will most likely be doing this from a 12’ RIB dingy.
Thanks in advance for any and all info.
The only place we had luck with crabbing was in Owen Bay in Sonora Island. Over the 2 days caught our limit and the crabs were big.
We caught a few spotted prawns at Prideaux Haven but struck out everywhere else. Commercial fishing a month ahead of us so I didn't expect much. We dropped in the 350' depth range and the pot puller was a huge back saver.
Have a fun and safe trip!