Desolation Sound - shrimp and crab?

[w8n4sun]

I will be making my first trip to Desolation Sound this September. I am glad a did a search before starting a thread about crabbing and shrimping.

If you don’t mind I have a few questions about both of these activities. I have crabbed before but only in the San Juan’s.

As far as shrimping goes, what depths should I be focusing on?

What kind of bottom structure?

Is a pot puller required or can I use a ball and ring?

How heavy is the pot when weighted?

I will most likely be doing this from a 12’ RIB dingy.

Thanks in advance for any and all info.

The only place we had luck with crabbing was in Owen Bay in Sonora Island. Over the 2 days caught our limit and the crabs were big.

We caught a few spotted prawns at Prideaux Haven but struck out everywhere else. Commercial fishing a month ahead of us so I didn't expect much. We dropped in the 350' depth range and the pot puller was a huge back saver.

Have a fun and safe trip!

 

[Aventura]

Pot puller for dingy?

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to mount an electric pot puller in an AB inflatable?

 

[guy with a boat]

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to mount an electric pot puller in an AB inflatable?

Is it a RIB or soft bottom inflatable?