Sand Crab (Mole Crab)
The single most productive surf bait on the Central Coast. Dig them from the wash zone with a small rake or your hands right where you're fishing, freshest bait always outfishes anything from a bag.
Put it on the hook correctly
Hook through the tail from the underside, with the point exiting the top shell. Soft-shelled crabs, just after molting, work best.
Keep it usable
Keep cool and damp in wet sand, use within a few hours for best results.
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Fish that commonly match this bait
Common Questions
How do you rig Sand Crab (Mole Crab)?
Hook through the tail from the underside, with the point exiting the top shell. Soft-shelled crabs, just after molting, work best.
How do you store Sand Crab (Mole Crab)?
Keep cool and damp in wet sand, use within a few hours for best results.
What fish does Sand Crab (Mole Crab) catch?
Sand Crab (Mole Crab) works well for California Corbina, Barred Surfperch, Yellowfin Croaker.