No trip to the Outer Banks would be complete without trying your hand at crabbing. Going crabbing can provide a fun filled day and a tasty dinner. Before we let you in on our favorite crabbing spots, you will need to rent, buy or borrow a few items to get started.
First you will need a license. Prices vary depending on what type of license you would like to purchase. For the traveler to the Outer Banks, a 7 day license should be sufficient and the cost is $1. A license can be purchased at most bait and tackle shops.
Next you will need some supplies to catch your treasured crab. You will need pots, line and bait. You can choose to use a ring net, pyramid net, or a more complex crab pot or cage. A ring net is the cheapest and requires the crabber to pull up on the string to trap the crab. When the rope is pulled, a temporary wall rises to trap the crab. A pyramid net is more secure because it completely encloses the crab when the rope is pulled. A crab pot is the most expensive but is also the best way to ensure that when you have a crab in the pot, you keep it. You will also need a few hundred feet of line along with a bait bag and bait. Most bait and tackle shops will have all the items you require to get started.
Once you have your supplies, you are ready to try your luck at crabbing. Here are some hotspots to try;
The Dock of the Bay Marina in Kitty Hawk can set you up with everything you need and they have a dock that you can crab from. For more information visit http://www.dockofthebay.info/.
Other good crabbing spots can be found near the Whalehead club in Corolla on Big Colington Island by the second bridge and on Hatteras Island in the sound at any soundside locations.
Have fun and good luck!
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