I personally find chicken backs work best for me. Thier cheep, greasy and the little
cridders love'm. As for where to go from shore, thats a tough one. I faced the same
delema and found if you don't at least have access to a dingi or small car topper you're
dead in the water or er ah back on shore with the rest. You'll find the bulk of the crab
is in thier comfort zone along the tidal flow. This aids in thier movement and feeding.
I've worked a few spots along the coast ie. Tsawwason coal port,sand heads,mud bay,
and found Indian Arm to be the most enjoyable. You can try the docks at Cates park
North Van ,Bedwell Bay via Ioco, or there is another park along the barnet hwy but the
name escapes me at the moment. Hope this helps....Cheers...Marko... ;D