In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie dives into the fascinating world of crabbing—from testing out underwater GoPro footage inside a crab pot, to exploring how crabs really behave once your gear hits the bottom. You’ll learn tips on filming your own underwater footage, insights into bait and pot performance, plus important reminders for reporting your summer crab catch cards. Whether you’re wrapping up the season or still fishing in Marine Area 7, this episode is full of practical tips and cool discoveries.

What Listeners Will Learn

• How crab actually enter and interact with your pots underwater.
• The difference between “fast fish” pots and other designs.
• Why bait container color might influence your catch.
• How to safely set up a GoPro to film underwater pot footage.
• The step-by-step process for submitting your WDFW summer catch record card.
• Where crabbing remains open after Labor Day in Puget Sound.

Resources & Links

• McKay Shrimp & Crab Gear
• LFS, Bellingham
• Essential Shipyard Industries (ESI), Anacortes
• WDFW Crab Reporting Portal: WDFW Catch Reporting – Report your catch record card online.
• SoonSun Filters for GoPro: Amazon Affiliate Link – Affordable underwater red/magenta filters.