| Crabbing in Whitby harbour is a great family | | | | 5 minutes, this will leave more than enough time |
| activity | | | | for the crabs to find your bait... Insider tip 2 : |
| 'Crabbing' in Whitby Harbour has been the pastime | | | | despite what others say, don't be in a hurry to |
| of youngsters in the town for a million | | | | bring up your fishing line ...slowly and gently is the |
| generations. Whitby Harbour has several spots | | | | key .. If you pull to heavily on your line you will |
| which are ideal for a spot of Crab Fishing. Also | | | | alert the Crabs and they will drop your bait. |
| knows as "doggering" by Whitby folk, this simple | | | | Take care of the Crabs : |
| activity comprises of a single fishing line, a small | | | | The Crabs in Whitby Harbour can not be eaten, |
| weight to lower the bait, a good bit of bait (bacon | | | | so you must return them to the Harbour when |
| rind, tinned mackerel in oil or, highly recommended | | | | you have finsihed fishing. 'Crab fishing is simply for |
| - a fish head), no hooks are needed, and for | | | | hours of fun/.' Treat these crabs carefully and |
| mums and dads a more than your average | | | | gently. You can keep the Crabs you catch in a |
| amount of patience .. but the kids will love a few | | | | bucket for a few hours, add some seaweed to |
| hours in the Harbour! | | | | teh bucket to protect the Crabs from sunlight. |
| Tip 1: check your crab line at least once every 60 | | | | After you have finsihed fishing, simply return the |
| seconds .. try not to leave the line for more than | | | | Crabs to the water. |