fox66 wrote:
I read everywhere that peeler crab is the bait to have. Could anyone tell me
if other crab is as good the hard backed ones i mean. If they are how would
you fish them?

Thanks



Hardback crabs aren't used as bait. I've seen very small hardbacks (10p
size) coughed up occasionally but presenting them as bait would be
difficult. Have a look here
http://www.wirralseafishing.co.uk/peelercrab.htm for more info.