Crab fishing - Revision history

LairaG: /* Girls */

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Girls

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	===Girls===		===Girls===
	Tunic: A simple, knee-length tunic made of linen or coarse wool. This would be her main garment, giving her freedom of movement for playing and helping.		'''Tunic:''' A simple, knee-length tunic made of linen or coarse wool. This would be her main garment, giving her freedom of movement for playing and helping.
	Hose/Leggings: Simple woollen or linen hose to protect her legs from scrapes and the cold.
	Outerwear: A simple, short cloak or jacket for warmth.		'''Hose/Leggings:''' Simple woollen or linen hose to protect her legs from scrapes and the cold.
	Footwear: Simple leather shoes or going barefoot in warmer weather.
	Headwear: A simple cap or a tied scarf to keep her hair back.		'''Outerwear:''' A simple, short cloak or jacket for warmth.
	Accessories: She would likely have a small, simple pouch or a basket that she uses to help with the day’s work.
			'''Footwear:''' Simple leather shoes or going barefoot in warmer weather.

			'''Headwear:''' A simple cap or a tied scarf to keep her hair back.

			'''Accessories:''' She would likely have a small, simple pouch or a basket that she uses to help with the day’s work.

	===Overall===		===Overall===

LairaG: /* Overall */

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Overall

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	===Overall===		===Overall===
	Colours: Their clothing would be made from undyed or naturally-dyed fabrics in earthy tones: browns, greys, and off-white. The clothes would be mended and patched, showing their long use.		'''Colours:''' Their clothing would be made from undyed or naturally-dyed fabrics in earthy tones: browns, greys, and off-white. The clothes would be mended and patched, showing their long use.
	Textures: The fabrics would be coarse and sturdy. Wool would be used for warmth, and linen for its quick-drying properties and breathability.
			'''Textures:''' The fabrics would be coarse and sturdy. Wool would be used for warmth, and linen for its quick-drying properties and breathability.



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LairaG: /* Women */

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Women

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	===Women===		===Women===
	Undergarments: A simple linen chemise or shift would be the base layer.		'''Undergarments:''' A simple linen chemise or shift would be the base layer.
	Dress: A simple, long-sleeved dress or tunic (kirtle) made from durable wool or linen. It would be high-necked to protect from the sun and have a full, ankle-length skirt for modesty and practicality. It would be belted at the waist.
	Apron: A full-length apron made of tough linen would be an essential part of her outfit. It would protect her dress from dirt, water, and the sharp shells of the crabs.		'''Dress:''' A simple, long-sleeved dress or tunic (kirtle) made from durable wool or linen. It would be high-necked to protect from the sun and have a full, ankle-length skirt for modesty and practicality. It would be belted at the waist.
	Headwear: A simple linen coif or veil would be worn to keep her hair tidy and out of her face, as well as to protect her head from the sun.
	Footwear: Sturdy leather shoes or boots, similar to the men’s. They would need to be comfortable for walking along the beach.		'''Apron:''' A full-length apron made of tough linen would be an essential part of her outfit. It would protect her dress from dirt, water, and the sharp shells of the crabs.
	Accessories: A simple leather belt and possibly a pouch for carrying small items.
			'''Headwear:''' A simple linen coif or veil would be worn to keep her hair tidy and out of her face, as well as to protect her head from the sun.

			'''Footwear:''' Sturdy leather shoes or boots, similar to the men’s. They would need to be comfortable for walking along the beach.

			'''Accessories:''' A simple leather belt and possibly a pouch for carrying small items.

	===Girls===		===Girls===

LairaG: /* Clothing */

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Clothing

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	==Clothing==		==Clothing==

			===General Considerations===
			'''Practicality:''' Their clothing would be chosen for its durability, ease of movement, and resistance to water and salt. It would likely be made from sturdy, readily available materials.

			'''Social Class:''' As a working-class family, their clothes would be simple and functional, without the elaborate decorations, fine fabrics, or restrictive styles of the nobility.

			'''Climate:''' The location of the coast would be a factor. If it’s a cold, northern coast, they would need more layers and warmer fabrics. If it’s a warmer, southern coast, lighter clothing would be more suitable.

			'''Crab Catching:''' The act of crab catching involves being in and around water. Their clothes would likely show signs of wear and tear, and may have a distinct, salty smell.

			===Men===
			'''Tunic:''' A simple, mid-thigh or knee-length tunic made of coarse wool or linen. This would be their primary upper garment. It would be practical and easy to move in.

			'''Trousers/Breeches:''' Baggy, loose-fitting trousers (braies) tied at the waist and ankles. Again, made of a durable fabric like wool or linen. These would be ideal for wading and moving over uneven coastal terrain.

			'''Outerwear:''' A heavy wool cloak or a simple, sleeveless tunic (cotta) for warmth and protection from the elements. This could be made from felted wool to provide some water resistance.

			'''Footwear:''' Simple leather shoes or boots. Given their trade, these would be sturdy and likely well-worn, and might have a high top to protect against scrapes and splashes. They might also go barefoot in warmer weather or when in the water.

			'''Accessories:''' A wide-brimmed straw or felt hat to protect from the sun and a leather belt from which they could hang tools or a pouch.

			===Women===
			Undergarments: A simple linen chemise or shift would be the base layer.
			Dress: A simple, long-sleeved dress or tunic (kirtle) made from durable wool or linen. It would be high-necked to protect from the sun and have a full, ankle-length skirt for modesty and practicality. It would be belted at the waist.
			Apron: A full-length apron made of tough linen would be an essential part of her outfit. It would protect her dress from dirt, water, and the sharp shells of the crabs.
			Headwear: A simple linen coif or veil would be worn to keep her hair tidy and out of her face, as well as to protect her head from the sun.
			Footwear: Sturdy leather shoes or boots, similar to the men’s. They would need to be comfortable for walking along the beach.
			Accessories: A simple leather belt and possibly a pouch for carrying small items.

			===Girls===
			Tunic: A simple, knee-length tunic made of linen or coarse wool. This would be her main garment, giving her freedom of movement for playing and helping.
			Hose/Leggings: Simple woollen or linen hose to protect her legs from scrapes and the cold.
			Outerwear: A simple, short cloak or jacket for warmth.
			Footwear: Simple leather shoes or going barefoot in warmer weather.
			Headwear: A simple cap or a tied scarf to keep her hair back.
			Accessories: She would likely have a small, simple pouch or a basket that she uses to help with the day’s work.

			===Overall===
			Colours: Their clothing would be made from undyed or naturally-dyed fabrics in earthy tones: browns, greys, and off-white. The clothes would be mended and patched, showing their long use.
			Textures: The fabrics would be coarse and sturdy. Wool would be used for warmth, and linen for its quick-drying properties and breathability.



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LairaG: /* Tides */

2026-03-04T08:06:32Z

Tides

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	Therefore, a medieval fisherman would aim to retrieve their pots during the slack high tide or slack low tide to maximise their catch and ensure a safer and more efficient operation.		Therefore, a medieval fisherman would aim to retrieve their pots during the slack high tide or slack low tide to maximise their catch and ensure a safer and more efficient operation.

			==Clothing==

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LairaG: /* Catching crab by boat */

2026-03-02T16:02:57Z

Catching crab by boat

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	==Catching crab by boat==		==Catching crab by boat==
	A medieval fisherman catching crabs with pots would have used methods and materials that were available to them at the time. While modern, wire-mesh crab pots are a relatively recent invention (patented in the 1920s), the concept of using a baited trap to catch shellfish is ancient.		A medieval fisherman catching crabs with pots would have used methods and materials that were available to them at the time. While modern, wire-mesh crab pots are a relatively recent invention (patented in the 1920s), the concept of using a baited trap to catch shellfish is ancient.

	Here’s a breakdown of how a medieval fisherman would likely have done it:		Here’s a breakdown of how a medieval fisherman would likely have done it:
	The Pot Itself
	Materials: The pot would have been constructed from natural, local materials. The most common choice would have been woven wood, like willow or hazel branches, similar to how baskets were made. Some may have used reed or other pliable plant fibres. This style of pot is sometimes called an “inkpot” trap due to its shape.		===The Pot Itself===
	Design: The design would be simple yet effective. The pot would be woven into a dome or cone shape, with a narrow opening at the top or on the side. This opening would be a funnel, allowing the crab to crawl in after the bait but making it difficult for the crab to find its way back out. The pot would be weighted with stones to ensure it sank and stayed on the seabed.		'''Materials:''' The pot would have been constructed from natural, local materials. The most common choice would have been woven wood, like willow or hazel branches, similar to how baskets were made. Some may have used reed or other pliable plant fibres. This style of pot is sometimes called an “inkpot” trap due to its shape.
	Baiting and Setting the Pot
			'''Design:''' The design would be simple yet effective. The pot would be woven into a dome or cone shape, with a narrow opening at the top or on the side. This opening would be a funnel, allowing the crab to crawl in after the bait but making it difficult for the crab to find its way back out. The pot would be weighted with stones to ensure it sank and stayed on the seabed.

			===Baiting and Setting the Pot===
	Bait: To attract the crabs, the fisherman would use bait. Crabs are scavengers, so almost any type of animal remains would work. This could include fish guts, other smaller fish, or leftover scraps of meat. The bait would be placed inside the pot, likely secured in a small bag or tied to the bottom to keep it from floating away.		Bait: To attract the crabs, the fisherman would use bait. Crabs are scavengers, so almost any type of animal remains would work. This could include fish guts, other smaller fish, or leftover scraps of meat. The bait would be placed inside the pot, likely secured in a small bag or tied to the bottom to keep it from floating away.
	Location: The pot would be set in areas where crabs are known to live and forage. This would be in shallow, coastal waters, often in rocky areas or near seaweed beds where crabs seek shelter and food.
	Deployment: A rope made of natural fibres like hemp or nettle-hemp would be attached to the pot. This rope would be long enough to reach the surface at high tide and would be secured to a buoy or marker made from a piece of wood or a gourd. The fisherman would lower the baited pot from a small boat or from the shore and leave it for a period of time, often overnight, to allow crabs to enter.		'''Location:''' The pot would be set in areas where crabs are known to live and forage. This would be in shallow, coastal waters, often in rocky areas or near seaweed beds where crabs seek shelter and food.
	Retrieval
	Lifting the Pot: The fisherman would return to the location, locate the buoy, and carefully pull the rope to bring the pot to the surface.		'''Deployment:''' A rope made of natural fibres like hemp or nettle-hemp would be attached to the pot. This rope would be long enough to reach the surface at high tide and would be secured to a buoy or marker made from a piece of wood or a gourd. The fisherman would lower the baited pot from a small boat or from the shore and leave it for a period of time, often overnight, to allow crabs to enter.
	Checking the Catch: Once on the boat or shore, the fisherman would open the pot and retrieve any crabs that had been trapped inside.
			===Retrieval===

			'''Lifting the Pot:''' The fisherman would return to the location, locate the buoy, and carefully pull the rope to bring the pot to the surface.

			'''Checking the Catch:''' Once on the boat or shore, the fisherman would open the pot and retrieve any crabs that had been trapped inside.

	This passive form of fishing, where traps are set and left to do their work, was a common and efficient method in the Middle Ages, allowing fishermen to focus on other tasks while the pots collected their catch.		This passive form of fishing, where traps are set and left to do their work, was a common and efficient method in the Middle Ages, allowing fishermen to focus on other tasks while the pots collected their catch.
	Retrieving the pots
			===Retrieving the pots===
	A medieval fisherman would not have had any “special equipment” in the modern sense. The process of raising the pots would have been a manual and physically demanding task, relying on muscle power and some clever use of basic tools and boat design.		A medieval fisherman would not have had any “special equipment” in the modern sense. The process of raising the pots would have been a manual and physically demanding task, relying on muscle power and some clever use of basic tools and boat design.

	Here’s a breakdown of what that would have looked like:		Here’s a breakdown of what that would have looked like:
	Rope and Buoy: The most important “equipment” was the rope itself, and the buoy. The rope, made of strong natural fibres like hemp, would be attached to the pot, and the buoy (often a piece of wood or a gourd) would mark its location on the surface.
	Hauling by Hand: To retrieve the pot, the fisherman would simply locate the buoy and pull the rope by hand, coiling it into the boat as they went. Depending on the depth and the weight of the pot (with its stone ballast and any crabs inside), this would have required considerable strength.		'''Rope and Buoy:''' The most important “equipment” was the rope itself, and the buoy. The rope, made of strong natural fibres like hemp, would be attached to the pot, and the buoy (often a piece of wood or a gourd) would mark its location on the surface.
	Boat Design: The design of the fishing boat itself would have been a key factor. Medieval fishing vessels would have been relatively small, and fishermen would have needed a stable platform to stand on and a clear gunwale (the upper edge of the side of the boat) over which to haul the pot. The boat’s design might have incorporated a low side or a specific section for this purpose.
	Simple Leverage: For particularly heavy pots or in deeper water, a fisherman might have used a simple form of leverage. This could involve wrapping the rope around a sturdy wooden post or a section of the boat’s frame to give them better grip and a mechanical advantage, but this would still have been a manual process.		'''Hauling by Hand:''' To retrieve the pot, the fisherman would simply locate the buoy and pull the rope by hand, coiling it into the boat as they went. Depending on the depth and the weight of the pot (with its stone ballast and any crabs inside), this would have required considerable strength.

			'''Boat Design:''' The design of the fishing boat itself would have been a key factor. Medieval fishing vessels would have been relatively small, and fishermen would have needed a stable platform to stand on and a clear gunwale (the upper edge of the side of the boat) over which to haul the pot. The boat’s design might have incorporated a low side or a specific section for this purpose.

			'''Simple Leverage:''' For particularly heavy pots or in deeper water, a fisherman might have used a simple form of leverage. This could involve wrapping the rope around a sturdy wooden post or a section of the boat’s frame to give them better grip and a mechanical advantage, but this would still have been a manual process.

	In contrast, modern commercial fishermen use motorised “pot haulers” or “creel haulers” to raise lines of traps, a piece of equipment that simply did not exist in the Middle Ages. The medieval approach was one of brute force, simple mechanics, and a deep knowledge of the local tides and seabed to make the process as efficient as possible.		In contrast, modern commercial fishermen use motorised “pot haulers” or “creel haulers” to raise lines of traps, a piece of equipment that simply did not exist in the Middle Ages. The medieval approach was one of brute force, simple mechanics, and a deep knowledge of the local tides and seabed to make the process as efficient as possible.
	Tides
			===Tides===
	Medieval fishermen would have been highly attuned to the tides, as they dictate the movement and feeding patterns of marine life. When it comes to raising crab pots, the most productive time is slack water, which is the period of time around both high tide and low tide when the water is moving the least.		Medieval fishermen would have been highly attuned to the tides, as they dictate the movement and feeding patterns of marine life. When it comes to raising crab pots, the most productive time is slack water, which is the period of time around both high tide and low tide when the water is moving the least.

	During slack water, the strong currents of the incoming or outgoing tide are not pushing the crabs around. This is when crabs are most likely to be actively foraging for food and moving about, making them more likely to enter a baited pot.		During slack water, the strong currents of the incoming or outgoing tide are not pushing the crabs around. This is when crabs are most likely to be actively foraging for food and moving about, making them more likely to enter a baited pot.

	Strong tides can make it difficult to set and retrieve pots, as the current can drag them and cause them to get tangled or lost. Strong currents also make it harder for crabs to navigate and hunt, so they often seek shelter.		Strong tides can make it difficult to set and retrieve pots, as the current can drag them and cause them to get tangled or lost. Strong currents also make it harder for crabs to navigate and hunt, so they often seek shelter.

	Therefore, a medieval fisherman would aim to retrieve their pots during the slack high tide or slack low tide to maximise their catch and ensure a safer and more efficient operation.		Therefore, a medieval fisherman would aim to retrieve their pots during the slack high tide or slack low tide to maximise their catch and ensure a safer and more efficient operation.

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LairaG: /* Boats */

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Boats

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	In England or France around the 12th–15th centuries, a coastal peasant might supplement their livelihood with crab fishing. They’d fish in estuaries or rocky beaches, using handmade pots, guided by family traditions and oral knowledge rather than written manuals.		In England or France around the 12th–15th centuries, a coastal peasant might supplement their livelihood with crab fishing. They’d fish in estuaries or rocky beaches, using handmade pots, guided by family traditions and oral knowledge rather than written manuals.

	==Boats==		===Boats===
	When he would use a boat:		====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.		* 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 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.		* 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.		* 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.		====When he would not use a boat====
	For Subsistence Crabbing: A poor fisherman or peasant might not have access to a boat, relying instead on wading, walking, and hand tools.		* In Rocky Shorelines or Tidal Pools: In areas with accessible crabbing during low tide, hand-gathering without a boat would be more practical.
	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.		* For Subsistence Crabbing: A poor fisherman or peasant might not have access to a boat, relying instead on wading, walking, and hand tools.
	What Kind of Boat?		* 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:		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).		* 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.		* 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.		* Home-built or Communally Shared: Boats were expensive, so ownership might be shared or the fisherman might rent or borrow one.
	In Summary:
			====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.		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.
	~~Possible Crab Types in a Fantasy World~~
	~~Name Description Behaviour Use~~
	~~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.~~

	The Life of a Fantasy Crab Fisherman		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+ Possible Crab Types in a Fantasy World
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			! 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.
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			\| Glassback Crab \|\| Translucent shell, hides in coral reefs. \|\| Skittish, hard to spot. \|\| Valued delicacy; hard to catch.
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			\| Tidegrasp Crab \|\| Burrows into sand and ambushes prey. \|\| Territorial, can drag small creatures under. \|\| Used in potions; claws sold as weapons.
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			\| Cindershell Crab \|\| Lives in volcanic coastal vents. \|\| Immune to heat, glows faintly red. \|\| Used in fire resistance brews.
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			\| Whispercrab \|\| Lives in deep tide caves, emits soft clicking sounds. \|\| Moves in swarms. \|\| Associated with omens and divination.
			\|}

			===The Life of a Fantasy Crab Fisherman===
	Lives in a coastal shanty, walls made of driftwood and barnacle-encrusted stone.		Lives in a coastal shanty, walls made of driftwood and barnacle-encrusted stone.

	Keeps a crab hound (dog trained to sniff out buried crabs).		Keeps a crab hound (dog trained to sniff out buried crabs).

LairaG: /* Risks and Challenges */

2026-03-02T15:44:15Z

Risks and Challenges

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	===Risks and Challenges===		===Risks and Challenges===
	Tide Dangers: Risk of being trapped by rising tides.		* Tide Dangers: Risk of being trapped by rising tides.
	Cold and Injury: Cuts from rocks or crab claws, and hypothermia from long hours in cold water.		* Cold and Injury: Cuts from rocks or crab claws, and hypothermia from long hours in cold water.
	Weather Dependency: Storms or rough seas could halt fishing entirely.		* Weather Dependency: Storms or rough seas could halt fishing entirely.
	Historical Example
			===Historical Example===
	In England or France around the 12th–15th centuries, a coastal peasant might supplement their livelihood with crab fishing. They’d fish in estuaries or rocky beaches, using handmade pots, guided by family traditions and oral knowledge rather than written manuals.		In England or France around the 12th–15th centuries, a coastal peasant might supplement their livelihood with crab fishing. They’d fish in estuaries or rocky beaches, using handmade pots, guided by family traditions and oral knowledge rather than written manuals.
	Boats
			==Boats==
	When he would use a boat:		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.		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.

LairaG: /* Economy and Trade */

2026-03-02T15:31:01Z

Economy and Trade

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	===Economy and Trade===		===Economy and Trade===
	Local Consumption:		* Local Consumption:
	Crabs were eaten fresh by families or salted/pickled for preservation.		** Crabs were eaten fresh by families or salted/pickled for preservation.
	Markets:		* Markets:
	Surplus crabs could be sold or bartered in local markets or to travelling fishmongers.		** Surplus crabs could be sold or bartered in local markets or to travelling fishmongers.

	===Risks and Challenges===		===Risks and Challenges===

LairaG: /* Techniques */

2026-03-02T15:18:52Z

Techniques

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	===Techniques===		===Techniques===
	Baiting and Waiting:		*Baiting and Waiting:
	Crabs were lured into traps with bait like rotting fish, eel heads, or offcuts from the local market.		**Crabs were lured into traps with bait like rotting fish, eel heads, or offcuts from the local market.
	Traps were left for several hours or overnight, depending on tide cycles.		**Traps were left for several hours or overnight, depending on tide cycles.
	Hand Gathering:
	At low tide, fishermen (and sometimes women and children) would collect crabs by hand under rocks or in tidal pools.		*Hand Gathering:
	Seasonal Work:		**At low tide, fishermen (and sometimes women and children) would collect crabs by hand under rocks or in tidal pools.
	Crabbing was often seasonal, peaking in spring and summer when crabs were more active.
	It could be part of a broader fishing or farming livelihood.		*Seasonal Work:
			**Crabbing was often seasonal, peaking in spring and summer when crabs were more active.
			**It could be part of a broader fishing or farming livelihood.

	===Economy and Trade===		===Economy and Trade===