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Hermit Crabs

£5.00

Frozen Hermit Crabs – Vacuum-Packed in 4s or 5s (Shell-Free & Ready to Party)

An often-overlooked bait that cod just can’t resist — the mighty hermit crab. Fish them solo or team them up with other baits for a cocktail that drives predators wild.

No shells, no hassle — just prime, juicy hermit crabs prepped and ready to tempt the heavy hitters. From Smoothounds, Bass, Wrasse, and Bullhuss, they’re nothing short of a gourmet feast.

Durable and deadly effective — the go-to bait when you’re chasing proper bites. Simply rig them up and let the magic happen.

The bulk of the hermit crab is a fleshy sack that oozes with flavoursome juice so take care not to damage this too much.

Pro tip: A pennel rig shows them off perfectly, and a few wraps of bait elastic are key if you want your crab to stay intact on the cast.

FAQs

Does Frozen Hermit Crab Bait Work?
Hermit crabs are considered a good and versatile bait for sea fishing in the UK. They are particularly effective for catching cod, smoothhounds, and various flatfish species like plaice and flounder. Their effectiveness stems from the strong scent emitted by the soft body inside the shell and sack, which attracts fish.
Do i need to remove them from their shell?
No, we've done all the hard work for you!
Hermit Crab Bait Presentation
Baiting up with a hermit crab is easy. Simply take the crab and push the hookpoint through its tail and all of the way through the crab’s body and out through the legs. It is a good idea to secure them to the hook with bait elastic or cotton to ensure that they do not come off the hook during the cast or on impact with the water.