How Do You Use Mole Crabs As Bait?
The mole crab, more commonly known as the sand flea, is a type of burrowing crustacean found in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The crabs can be used to catch natural predators such as black and red drum, sea mullet and pompano fish. Their success as a bait has spawned various artificial plastic baits that look like the mole crab. Nothing beats the real thing. Anglers who want to boost their fishing success should try live mole crabs as bait. Collect live mole crabs at the beach. For best results, consult a tide calendar and visit the beach when the high tide is receding. Prepare your plastic bucket by filling it with 2 to 3 inches of moist sand. Walk to an area of the beach that is 12 inches below water. Wait for the moment when the waves are going out. Place the sand flea rake–which you can find at most fishing stores–on the sand with its prongs facing toward the sand. Drag the rake through the sand. Any mole crabs in the sand will be caught in the rake. Drop the creatures in
