Joel and the team at Vivid Snares are kicking off crab season when it opens on November 1 with their Crab Fishing Derby. It is catch and release, female Dungeness only, from pier, jetty or surf, and packed with prizes. With anglers eager to get back to crabbing, the November 1 to 30 derby is shaping up to be a standout event. Participants can gear up with Vivid Snares lead free crab snares built to hold tight to Dungeness.