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Post by Loggy on May 28, 2020 16:54:31 GMT -5
Spent the last 6 days at my VA place crabbing plus doing some flounder fishing. Time spent on that magnificant water was peaceful taking in what VA's great outdoors has to offer. Quite a few others out there on the bay (btw...no masks needed as boats were 100 yds plus apart lol). Plus even worked-in a lil opening-up maintenance to keep the Mrs happy. Taking grandson down in about a week...can't wait!! Caught 30 plus nice crabs plus an ice box full of flounder.    |
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Post by Muab Dib on May 29, 2020 6:34:46 GMT -5
Ahhhh.. That's the pic I've been waiting for Loggy! Blue crabs in a bushel basket. Due to a multitude of reasons I haven't had steamed hardshells for years; and I sorely miss them. Used to be a Memorial Day/Labor Day tradition in the family but sadly no longer... And the price for a bushel now-days?  !!!!  Muab |
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Post by fleroo on May 29, 2020 9:15:10 GMT -5
THAT may need some clarification.
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Post by Loggy on May 29, 2020 15:44:27 GMT -5
THAT may need some clarification. Yeah...not the best wording for sure!!  |
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Post by Loggy on May 29, 2020 15:52:48 GMT -5
Ahhhh.. That's the pic I've been waiting for Loggy! Blue crabs in a bushel basket. Due to a multitude of reasons I haven't had steamed hardshells for years; and I sorely miss them. Used to be a Memorial Day/Labor Day tradition in the family but sadly no longer... And the price for a bushel now-days? !!!! Muab I usually crab until a get a few dozen then steam or pick for cakes. Heard a bushel was going for around $200 up in the OC MD areas. I think you can do much better with a local crabber as last summer one near me was selling a bushel of large males for around $100(live or steamed). Eastern Shore MD/VA areas also normally much cheaper vs the higher tourist areas. Likely, with a lot of the restaurants only in carryout phase I would think plentya local crabbers willing to deal same as for clammers. |
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Post by Loggy on Jun 22, 2020 18:22:57 GMT -5
Spent last week at my VA place. Took 4 year old grandson crabbing last week off local pier. Had a blast!! Caught over 50 crabs off pier using Foxy Mate Topless T-120 hand traps. Many undersized(under 5") returned. All crabs looked very healthy. Looks like another great crabbing season ahead!! Future Deadliest Catch Candidate!! Won't be too long till he's ready for boat action helping to drop the big pots:
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Post by Loggy on Jun 25, 2020 16:46:30 GMT -5
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Post by Loggy on Jun 25, 2020 17:19:50 GMT -5
More Action!!
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Post by Loggy on Jun 26, 2020 6:34:46 GMT -5
From trap to basket to steamer....doesn't get any better than that!!  Beautiful day today....heading to the fishing grounds!!   |
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Post by davet on Jun 26, 2020 6:37:08 GMT -5
Crabber PAP!! I got a THREE!!!!
He's a cutie!! Reminds me of my grandson #2.
You are blessed Loggy!!
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Post by Loggy on Jun 26, 2020 6:47:16 GMT -5
Crabber PAP!! I got a THREE!!!! He's a cutie!! Reminds me of my grandson #2. You are blessed Loggy!! Thanks!! THREE....Great Dave!! Taking him to a trout preserve today to break-in his new Zebbie outfit!! I already told him this isn't like the real fishing world!! Pap may even take a rod too!! |
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Post by fleroo on Jun 26, 2020 8:33:25 GMT -5
EXACTLY what I remember from my beach days.
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Post by Loggy on Jul 1, 2020 17:53:22 GMT -5
EXACTLY what I remember from my beach days. Just knew I'd get a rise out of ya Fleroo!! |
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Post by Loggy on Jul 22, 2020 19:37:46 GMT -5
Soon be at it for 10 days!! Can't wait!! |
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Post by Loggy on Aug 3, 2020 19:35:01 GMT -5
Going on 2 Weeks enjoying Chincoteague Island's Sun & Surf!! First I had a chance to check-in on the net for a while. Seeing same ole same ole discussions still ensuing!! LOL Oh...cked home voicemail & rec'd a call that my PA Elk Snow Camo dipped skull mount/tanning job is finished!! Will post-up up pics when I get back home & pick it up at taxi!! Anyway moving on to more important matters...it was a good day for Grandson's flying his Pirate Cat Kite on Assateague Island's Surf!!   |
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Post by davet on Aug 4, 2020 5:33:58 GMT -5
Nice Loggy!! Chincoteague Island is a great place to social distance!! Your pic of the grandson takes me back to our old family vacation to Bethany Beach and he would spend hours flying a stunt kite. Great memories!!
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Post by Loggy on Aug 4, 2020 6:27:19 GMT -5
Yep Dave....as you can easily see we weren't touching elbows on the beach!! lol
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Post by wish2fish on Aug 15, 2020 15:36:06 GMT -5
Yep Dave....as you can easily see we weren't touching elbows on the beach!! lol What are you catching flounder on?Only have fished for them a little from shore and use Gulp on a spro buck tail. Got one short a couple weeks ago.Sea Robins like to pester me when I do try it. |
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Post by Loggy on Aug 16, 2020 8:30:43 GMT -5
Yep Dave....as you can easily see we weren't touching elbows on the beach!! lol What are you catching flounder on?Only have fished for them a little from shore and use Gulp on a spro buck tail. Got one short a couple weeks ago.Sea Robins like to pester me when I do try it. Frozen silversides(shiners) or live mud minnows normally the ticket. Fresh local squid plus Berkley Saltwater Gulp Shrimp is also good depending on time of year. |
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Post by wish2fish on Aug 17, 2020 15:13:44 GMT -5
What are you catching flounder on?Only have fished for them a little from shore and use Gulp on a spro buck tail. Got one short a couple weeks ago.Sea Robins like to pester me when I do try it. Frozen silversides(shiners) or live mud minnows normally the ticket. Fresh local squid plus Berkley Saltwater Gulp Shrimp is also good depending on time of year. Thanks |
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Post by wish2fish on Aug 23, 2020 9:06:33 GMT -5
Spent the last 6 days at my VA place crabbing plus doing some flounder fishing. Time spent on that magnificant water was peaceful taking in what VA's great outdoors has to offer. Quite a few others out there on the bay (btw...no masks needed as boats were 100 yds plus apart lol). Plus even worked-in a lil opening-up maintenance to keep the Mrs happy. Taking grandson down in about a week...can't wait!! Caught 30 plus nice crabs plus an ice box full of flounder. |
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Post by wish2fish on Aug 23, 2020 9:10:27 GMT -5
Loggy..Curious as to your knowledge of using aluminum boats vs fiberglass boats in saltwater.I see the Lund in the background of your picture.Is that your main boat In Va.?I would think salt after would be very corrosive on aluminum hulls?
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Post by Loggy on Aug 23, 2020 9:46:00 GMT -5
Loggy..Curious as to your knowledge of using aluminum boats vs fiberglass boats in saltwater.I see the Lund in the background of your picture.Is that your main boat In Va.?I would think salt after would be very corrosive on aluminum hulls? My bought 2008 Lund SSV-16(new9 has been 100% saltwater used since new with zero corrosion. Lund hulls are manufactured with 5052 aluminium alloy, primarily alloyed with magnesium and chromium which has extreme resistance to saltwater corrosion effects. The marine-grade 5052 H34 aluminum is commonly used in USCG boats. Prior to my Lund I had an Alumacraft aluminum boat for 15 years(saltwater used) with no corrosion. Not sure on what aluminum alloy used in Alumacraft boats. |
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Post by wish2fish on Aug 23, 2020 17:15:08 GMT -5
Loggy..Curious as to your knowledge of using aluminum boats vs fiberglass boats in saltwater.I see the Lund in the background of your picture.Is that your main boat In Va.?I would think salt after would be very corrosive on aluminum hulls? My bought 2008 Lund SSV-16(new9 has been 100% saltwater used since new with zero corrosion. Lund hulls are manufactured with 5052 aluminium alloy, primarily alloyed with magnesium and chromium which has extreme resistance to saltwater corrosion effects. The marine-grade 5052 H34 aluminum is commonly used in USCG boats. Prior to my Lund I had an Alumacraft aluminum boat for 15 years(saltwater used) with no corrosion. Not sure on what aluminum alloy used in Alumacraft boats. Thanks..really never researched aluminum boats best for salt water use. |
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Post by Loggy on Aug 25, 2020 16:22:31 GMT -5
My bought 2008 Lund SSV-16(new9 has been 100% saltwater used since new with zero corrosion. Lund hulls are manufactured with 5052 aluminium alloy, primarily alloyed with magnesium and chromium which has extreme resistance to saltwater corrosion effects. The marine-grade 5052 H34 aluminum is commonly used in USCG boats. Prior to my Lund I had an Alumacraft aluminum boat for 15 years(saltwater used) with no corrosion. Not sure on what aluminum alloy used in Alumacraft boats. Thanks..really never researched aluminum boats best for salt water use. If you ever decide to go aluminum.....good to fully research as there's plenty of excellent alum/alloy hulls out there that's great for the harsh marine environment. Another reason I like a quality aluminum/alloy hull is that I fish a lot of back bay shallows in/around oyster beds which can cause havoc on a fiberglass hull. |
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Beautiful day today....heading to the fishing grounds!!