Editing Crab fishing (section)

===Boats===
====When he would use a boat====
* Fishing in Deeper Waters or Estuaries: If the local crab species lived farther from shore or in deeper tidal channels, a small boat would be necessary to reach the right spots.
* To Set and Retrieve Traps: Boats made it easier to set multiple traps across a wider area and check them during the tide.
* To Access Rocky Offshore Areas: Some crabs prefer rocky seabeds that aren’t reachable by foot.
* Transport: He could also use the boat to transport the catch back to the village if traps were set far from the shore.

====When he would not use a boat====
* In Rocky Shorelines or Tidal Pools: In areas with accessible crabbing during low tide, hand-gathering without a boat would be more practical.
* For Subsistence Crabbing: A poor fisherman or peasant might not have access to a boat, relying instead on wading, walking, and hand tools.
* Seasonal Work: If crabbing was just part of a larger livelihood (e.g., farming or fishing), owning and maintaining a boat might not be worth it.

====What Kind of Boat?====
If he did use a boat, it would likely be:
* Small and Wooden: Flat-bottomed or clinker-built boats (like a coracle, dinghy, or small skiff).
* Rowed or Punted: No sails or motors—just oars or poles.
* Home-built or Communally Shared: Boats were expensive, so ownership might be shared or the fisherman might rent or borrow one.

====In Summary====
A medieval crab fisherman could use a boat, especially in areas with deeper waters or inaccessible shores, but many would have done without—especially in shallow tidal regions where crabs could be gathered by hand.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Possible Crab Types in a Fantasy World
|-
! Name !! Description !! Behaviour !! Use
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| Ironclaw Crab || Heavy-shelled, claws strong enough to cut rope. || Aggressive, hides in wreckage. || Shells used for armour; meat is smoky and rich.
|-
| Glassback Crab || Translucent shell, hides in coral reefs. || Skittish, hard to spot. || Valued delicacy; hard to catch.
|-
| Tidegrasp Crab || Burrows into sand and ambushes prey. || Territorial, can drag small creatures under. || Used in potions; claws sold as weapons.
|-
| Cindershell Crab || Lives in volcanic coastal vents. || Immune to heat, glows faintly red. || Used in fire resistance brews.
|-
| Whispercrab || Lives in deep tide caves, emits soft clicking sounds. || Moves in swarms. || Associated with omens and divination.
|}