Fishing guide
Crabbing Kits
Few seaside moments beat the thrill of a child hauling up their first crab. Our family crabbing kits bring lines, nets and buckets together in one go, so you can skip the shopping list and head straight for the harbour wall. It's wonderfully simple, gentle on little hands, and the kind of day by the water everyone remembers.

Crabbing needs almost no skill or kit — drop a baited line or drop-net to the bottom, wait a minute, then lift gently and see what's hanging on.
Your first setup
A complete crabbing kit with a hand line or drop-net, a bucket and a bait bag is the easiest start; just add a little fresh bait on the day.
- Best for
- Families and young children enjoying a gentle, exciting first taste of the seaside from a harbour wall or pontoon.
- How it fishes
- Simple, gentle family fun: a line, some bait and a bucket, and the thrill of hauling up a crab to admire.
- Bait & rigs
- Bacon, fish heads or squid all work brilliantly; the usual slip-ups are crowding too many crabs in one bucket or lifting the line too fast.
- Safety
- Keep children back from the edge, fill the bucket with seawater and a little weed for shade, and always tip the crabs gently back where you found them.
- Good to know
- There's no waiting around for bites the way there is with fishing — crabbing is instant, hands-on fun that even toddlers can join in with.
A bucket, a line and a sunny harbour wall — it's how countless Cornish childhoods (and a few of ours) first fell for the sea.
Safety first
Keep children back from the edge, fill the bucket with seawater and a little weed for shade, and always tip the crabs gently back where you found them.
Crabbing Kits - Great fun for all the family!
What better way is there to get the kids out in the fresh air and have a great time too?
Don't worry if you are unsure what you need to do, all our kits contain full instructions.
See below for more information about our Standard Crabbing Kit and our unique Complete Crabbing & Seashore Activity Kits which are full of quality equipment and seashore related activities to keep your children occupied even when it's raining!
COMPLETE CRABBING KIT & SEASHORE ACTIVITY PACK
Our unique crabbing and seashore activity sets are designed to keep the whole family amused as they contain a variety of items so that everybody can join in the fun. Lots of educational and fun items, including plenty to keep the whole family entertained!
We offer a choice of three different family crabbing kits, a standard set, one without hooks for younger children and one with only hooks for older children and adults.
"We have just had a fantastic family day crabbing. It was so lovely to spend quality time with the children and see them having such fun outdoors"
Colin & Isabella, Portsmouth
Bumper Family Crabbing Kit
Complete Bumper Crabbing Kit & Seashore Activity Pack - All ages
1 x Backpack
2 x Large Crab Buckets
1 x Drop Net
1 x Hand Line with Hook
1 x Hand Line with Bag
Waterproof instructions and information about crabs
Heritage Seashore Playing Cards - each card is beautifully illustrated with different aspects of seashore life. Not only fun, but educational too!
1 x Sealife Colour Therapy Adult Colouring Book
1 x Colour Therapy Set of Colouring Pencils
1 x DK 'What Gives the Ocean Motion?' Book (140 pages) - An amazing Earth Quiz Book to entertain the whole family
I-Spy At The Seaside Book (Michelin) - fabulous retro books to keep you occupied for the whole of the holidays
2 x Scratch Off Rainbow Sea Life Pictures (with scratch pen) - designs vary but are always sea life themed.
2 x Fuzzy Colour In Sea life Fridge Magnets (designs vary)
1 x Pack of Felt Tip Pens
2 x A6 sized Sea Life Activity Book containing puzzles, stickers and seashore related activities
2 x Sea Life Mini Note Pads
1 x Super Retro Fortune Teller Miracle Fish
Family Kit for Younger Children
Complete Crabbing Kit & Seashore Activity Pack - Younger Children
1 x Backpack
2 x Large Crab Buckets
1 x Drop Net
2 x Hand Lines with Bags
Waterproof instructions and information about crabs
Heritage Seashore Playing Cards - each card is beautifully illustrated with different aspects of seashore life. Not only fun, but educational too!
1 x DK 'What Gives the Ocean Motion?' Book (140 pages) - An amazing Earth Quiz Book to entertain the whole family
I-Spy At The Seaside Book (Michelin) - fabulous retro books to keep you occupied for the whole of the holidays
2 x Scratch Off Rainbow Sea Life Pictures (with scratch pen) - designs vary but are always sea life themed.
2 x Fuzzy Colour In Sea life Fridge Magnets (designs vary)
1 x Pack of Felt Tip Pens
2 x A6 sized Sea Life Activity Book containing puzzles, stickers and seashore related activities
2 x Sea Life Mini Note Pads
1 x Super Retro Fortune Teller Miracle Fish
Family Kit for Older Children / Adults
Complete Crabbing Kit & Seashore Activity Pack - Older Children / Adults
1 x Backpack
2 x Large Crab Buckets
1 x Drop Net
2 x Hand Lines with Hooks
Waterproof instructions and information about crabs
Heritage Seashore Playing Cards - each card is beautifully illustrated with different aspects of seashore life. Not only fun, but educational too!
1 x DK 'What Gives the Ocean Motion?' Book (140 pages) - An amazing Earth Quiz Book to entertain the whole family
I-Spy At The Seaside Book (Michelin) - fabulous retro books to keep you occupied for the whole of the holidays
1 x Colour Therapy Anti-Stress Adult Colouring Book 'Exotic Sealife'
1 x Pack of Colour Therapy Colouring Pencils
2 x A6 sized Sea Life Activity Book containing puzzles, stickers and seashore related activities
2 x Sea Life Mini Note Pads
1 x Super Retro Fortune Teller Miracle Fish
Standard Kit - No Hook
Standard Crabbing Kit - No Hook
1 x Backpack
1 x Large Crab Bucket
1 x Hand Line with Bag (no hooks to harm little fingers)
Waterproof instructions and information about crabs
1 x A6 sized Sea Life Activity Book containing puzzles, stickers and seashore related activities
1 x Sea Life Mini Note Pads
Down the Cove Pen
Standard Kit - With Hook
Standard Crabbing Kit - With Hook
1 x Backpack
1 x Large Crab Bucket
1 x Hand Line with Hook
Waterproof instructions and information about crabs
1 x A6 sized Sea Life Activity Book containing puzzles, stickers and seashore related activities
1 x Sea Life Mini Note Pads
Down the Cove Pen
Children's Lifejackets
Keep your children safe whilst crabbing with one of our junior lifejackets - full range of sizes from baby up to small adult.




