prawning

Im Mostly interested in colour… has anyone used anything other than black and did you find it affected the fishing? Looking at some green mesh and wondering if this will be a detriment? Pic for colour reference Also out of curiosity, do you guys prefer 18” or 24” Bauer style traps?

Hello guys, Hope you guys have had a good season. Quick question, can I do prawning offshore anywhere near Vancouver? I live in North Delta. The reason for this question is that I have seen people catching shrimps offshore on the island, and I am wondering if I can do that here too. I don't own...

Hi all, Heading to Desolation Sound for 10 days or so, we were hoping to do some fishing/crabbing/prawning/eating. Was going to try for some salmon, rockfish, prawns and possible some shellfish and was wondering if anyone has some tips as to technique, tackle, location etc. I haven't done...

Prawning newbie here. Been reading up on old posts and got all geared up, looking forward to getting out there asap. Looking for any comments/critisism/advice. Gear: got 4 bauer traps (weighted with 5lbs lead zap strapped in each pot), 2x 450ft leaded line, 2x A1 scotchman (with my...

So I dropped my new prawn traps yesterday and much to my dismay they ALL landed upside down (mud on the top when I pulled them up). The 12lb traps are heavier on the bottom and are supposed to right themselves as they sink. So what I normally do is try and drop against the current staying in...

Celebrated Canada Day on the water yesterday. Put my brand new prawn trap with extra weight and 400' of leaded line out near Bird Islet, West Vancouver (between Fishermans cove and Whytecliff) at around 11:00 AM. After picking up guests at a marina was passing by the location around 1:30 PM...

Hey guys and gals, I've decided to invest in a prawning set and keep using the boat for the entire winter. On occasional sunny days that we get in the winter, I hate to see the boat sitting on my driveway while my kids play video games! :p I have an Ace Line hauler on the boat and I want to...