Crab fishing
Strömstad

Activity tip for the beach!

Fishing for crabs is part of summer, especially if you are on the west coast. A pleasure for both adults and children. And it's not very difficult; all you need is a rod (a string or a clothes line works just fine), a bucket, bait and maybe a landing net.

Bring a bucket and a long line with a clothespin attached to one end.

This is how it works:
• Look for mussels to use as bait (or buy bait from the fish store).
• Attach a mussel to the clothespin. Make sure that the mussel is open so that the crab can access the bait.
• Hold the line and drop the mussel into the sea. Good places to catch crabs are usually around rocks and seaweed. A great way is to sit on the pier and fish. If there is clear water, you can see when the crab approaches and bites the bait.
•Pull up the line and carefully place the crab in the bucket that you have filled with seawater.

IMPORTANT! Remember not to damage the crab and carefully release it back into the sea.