Setting some crab pots to get a few crabs over holidays like the Easter break is no doubt a popular practice. Crabs really are one of the best eating seafood and they are so easily accessible for us all to enjoy in any weather conditions. Different species of crabs will have different habits and be commonly caught in different locations. E.g.: South East Queensland - mud crabs are the more popular type of crab to chase and for most crabbers this takes place inside the many estuary systems. Areas worth trying are where small creeks and drains meet a main river system , these areas a common haunt for mud crabs. Try setting a pot in a depth of water that will still be submerged during all stages of the tide or for the duration that the crab pot is set. Using enough rope to cater for the height of the tide is important - too little will see floats going under water or see pots floating away whilst using too much rope can be a hazard for fellow boaties. Baiting your pot with something simple as a whole mullet right through to fresh fish frames will tempt all crabs into the pot. Remember your catch may include female and undersize crabs that must be returned unharmed to the water in most areas of Australia. Leaving pots set for a minimum of three to four hours will greatly increase your chance of getting a feed. NB: It is important to know the rules and regulations in your area if you are going to set some crab pots, Each state has different rules and regulations. Information is available from your state DPI website.