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Post by Loggy on Mar 12, 2024 7:57:26 GMT -5
Interesting video & article from MD DNR. Survey results won't be released until May: MD DNR Crab Survey |
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Post by fleroo on Mar 12, 2024 8:54:35 GMT -5
Didn't play video as I don't crab. But that looks like one big azz Blue Crab !  |
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Post by jwk on Mar 12, 2024 9:07:12 GMT -5
Cool Video, Can't wait to get down there this year to catch a few.
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Post by Loggy on Mar 12, 2024 18:02:19 GMT -5
Hard to beat those HUGE Chessy Bay Hard Shells!! Those oceanside Chincoteague Bay Hard Shells ain't too bad either!! Just ask my Grandson!!  |
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Post by jwk on Mar 12, 2024 18:04:35 GMT -5
That brings back some good memories. Nice looking crabs for sure!
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Post by Loggy on Mar 12, 2024 18:10:03 GMT -5
Grandson has no interest in hunting at age 8 but he's a hella of a crabber plus loves fishing!!  |
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Post by jwk on Mar 12, 2024 18:22:19 GMT -5
That's great, he will remember that forever!
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Post by jwk on Mar 12, 2024 18:24:56 GMT -5
What do you think the best time of year is for crabbing on the Chesapeake?
From Shore or dock?
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Post by fleroo on Mar 13, 2024 7:23:04 GMT -5
From boat with traps.  |
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Post by Loggy on Mar 13, 2024 7:34:33 GMT -5
What do you think the best time of year is for crabbing on the Chesapeake? From Shore or dock? I do most from boat with Topless T120 traps plus set commercial type/10lb rebar weighted pots out. Also,, do some from piers with T120's along with handlines. Usually from June through October is good Although one year while I was getting a new heat pump in my place caught some from a pier early December. Check in with Matt at Seahawk Sports Center(below) near Pocomoke City for local Eastern Shore info plus he sells bunker and stocks all kinds of supplies. There's some public landings & parks etc. in/around Pocomoke City not too far from Crisfield open to public. I do all my crabbing on the oceanside in/around Wallops Island, VA near my place. Matt would know what's happening on the Chessy Bay side. Seahawk Sports Center |
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Post by jwk on Mar 13, 2024 8:37:58 GMT -5
We will be doing mostly hand lines Chicken Necking I believe is the term.
I will reach out to Matt @ Seahawk for sure.
Thanks for the tips and info much appreciated!
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Post by Loggy on Mar 13, 2024 10:42:42 GMT -5
We will be doing mostly hand lines Chicken Necking I believe is the term. I will reach out to Matt @ Seahawk for sure. Thanks for the tips and info much appreciated! Chicken necks are great for handlining as is cut bunker. Matt carries both but will do better pricewise at grocery store on chicken necks or wings also work well as they're more meatier. |
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Post by jwk on Mar 13, 2024 10:57:16 GMT -5
We will be doing mostly hand lines Chicken Necking I believe is the term. I will reach out to Matt @ Seahawk for sure. Thanks for the tips and info much appreciated! Chicken necks are great for handlining as is cut bunker. Matt carries both but will do better pricewise at grocery store on chicken necks or wings also work well as they're more meatier. If he helps me with info I will be glad to pay the extra for his bait.  |
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Post by jwk on Mar 13, 2024 10:59:40 GMT -5
From boat with traps. Yeah, I meant what is the best time of year when crabbing from shore or dock. I noticed earlier I wasn't exactly clear the way I presented it.  |
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Post by davet on Mar 13, 2024 15:55:27 GMT -5
I use to love to eat crabs. But now I'm just old and lazy and if it's not King Crab, Snow Crab, or Lobster, I have no interest.
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Post by Loggy on Mar 13, 2024 18:04:08 GMT -5
I use to love to eat crabs. But now I'm just old and lazy and if it's not King Crab, Snow Crab, or Lobster, I have no interest. I'm only a young 72 so haven't quite hit the too "old & lazy" point of not favoring/nor having time to devour the more tasty blue crabs vs those bland kings, snow, or lobster that need that salted butter! My crabbing buddy(below) just hit 80 & he's still going strong as a blue crab eater!!!  |
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Post by jwk on Mar 13, 2024 20:15:09 GMT -5
I love seeing that basket of crabs. I'm so jealous. |
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Post by Loggy on Mar 14, 2024 19:02:11 GMT -5
Yep….hard to beat live crabs from basket to steamer! My 80 year old crabbing buddy still works full time operating his large tour bus renovation and parts distribution business. He’s always ready to go crabbing on the spur of the moment…..always tells me “just say when & I’ll be there.” Been doing trips together for many years. A great friend.
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