Frozen Hardback Crabs

 

HARD BACK SHORE CRABS – Premium Frozen Sea Fishing Bait

(Not Peelers)

Our Frozen Hardback Shore Crabs are a proven, high-attraction natural bait for UK sea fishing, especially when targeting powerful species such as smoothhounds. These are fully hardback crabs, not peelers, carefully selected and blast frozen to preserve natural scent, texture, and bait strength.

Hardback shore crabs are a natural food source for many predatory fish. Their firm shell and rich scent make them ideal for longer casts and stronger tides, where softer baits may not last. Supplied in practical packs of approximately 4–7 crabs per pack (depending on size), they offer excellent value and consistent performance.

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Why Use Frozen Hardback Shore Crabs?

• Hardback crabs – NOT peelers

• Strong natural scent trail

• Tough bait stays on the hook longer

• Ideal for long casting and rough ground

• Premium blast-frozen quality

Frozen hardback shore crabs are especially effective in areas where crabs form a key part of the local food chain, making them deadly on sandy, mixed, and reef ground.

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Target Species

Frozen hardback shore crabs are highly effective for:

• Smoothhound

• Bass

• Cod (when in season)

• Wrasse

• Rays

• Other crab-feeding species

A top bait choice for both shore and boat anglers fishing UK coastal waters.

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How to Fish Hardback Shore Crabs

• Fish whole or halved, depending on target species

• Secure firmly with bait elastic

• Excellent on running ledger and pulley rigs

• Ideal for smoothhound fishing

• Works well in day and night sessions

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Pack Size & Quality

• 4–7 frozen hardback crabs per pack (size dependent)

• Blast frozen to lock in freshness

• Maintains natural scent and texture

• Easy to store and use