6 Crabbing Gear Essentials You Need for Successful PNW Trips

McKay Crabbing Gear

Discover 6 of the most essential crabbing gear items you need for a successful harvest in Washington waters. Learn how heavy-duty pots, sinking lead lines, and mechanical pullers help maximize your catch efficiency while keeping your boat compliant with WDFW rules in the Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

How to Rig and Mark Crab Pot Buoys to Prevent Gear Loss This Summer

Crab pot buoy sitting on top of a crab trap on a beach.

Don’t let a fast-moving Pacific Northwest tide or a passing boat propeller ruin your weekend crabbing trip. Rigging your gear properly is the difference between bringing home a fresh crab dinner and losing your expensive hardware to the bottom of the Puget Sound. Discover the essential WDFW legal buoy marking rules, proper line scope strategies, and commercial-grade rigging techniques to keep your gear safe, visible, and fully compliant this summer.

How to Choose the Right Shrimp and Crab Pot Puller for Your Boat This Summer

A shrimp and crab pot puller, pulling up a trap full of shrimp

Installing a mechanical pot puller can save your back, maximize your time during peak tidal windows, and make your summer crabbing or shrimping trips in the Pacific Northwest safer and more efficient. We break down the differences between electric and gas models to help you find the perfect setup for your boat.

McKay Crab Pots

Fast Fisher Crab Pot

Our crab pots come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles just for you. We strive to have the best gear for all your crabbing needs. Our standard inventory is listed on the website and below. Want something custom? give us a call! No Escape Pots: Our No Escape pots are octagonal in shape… Read more »