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« on: August 17, 2009, 05:58:01 PM » |
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Hey Guys
Just wanted to post and see if there was many other's on the site that crab from a kayak .. I took mine out last Fri and Saturday and had a blast ... Slowly gliding up to pull my traps up .. was great to beable to get to some water where no one was crabbing .. The Kayak gives you so much more water to explore.
I have a SOT which makes it a bit easier to crab ... Any other kayak crabbers ?? Here is a pic from sitting on kayak coming up to my floats for the traps.
Brian
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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2009, 06:22:48 PM » |
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Count me in! I just posted a report from my kayak trip last Tuesday. It was the highlight of my vacation... not counting the beach cuties.  Good luck out there. |
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« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2009, 09:57:27 AM » |
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I kayak crab a lot. Where I live there is a free kayak-and-canoe dock right under 2 good-sized bridges. I go out at low tide, scoop them off the pilings, and dump them in a floating basket- no bait required and I get a lot of softshells.
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« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2009, 06:28:03 PM » |
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Cool. Welcome to the BCA
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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2009, 07:00:43 PM » |
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I kayak crab a lot. Where I live there is a free kayak-and-canoe dock right under 2 good-sized bridges. I go out at low tide, scoop them off the pilings, and dump them in a floating basket- no bait required and I get a lot of softshells.
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« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2009, 07:08:16 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2009, 10:37:02 PM » |
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Hey Guys
Just wanted to post and see if there was many other's on the site that crab from a kayak .. I took mine out last Fri and Saturday and had a blast ... Slowly gliding up to pull my traps up .. was great to beable to get to some water where no one was crabbing .. The Kayak gives you so much more water to explore.
I have a SOT which makes it a bit easier to crab ... Any other kayak crabbers ?? Here is a pic from sitting on kayak coming up to my floats for the traps.
Brian
Welcome, there is at least one more fellow on here that uses a Yak for crabbing I just can't remember his name right now. It will come to me I am sure..........but again Welcome! |
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« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2009, 11:49:31 PM » |
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Oh hi! I crab off a kayak, or use to. I'm selling the yak.  |
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« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2009, 08:39:06 AM » |
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I wouldn't sell it until you are 100% sure that boat you bought is seaworthy and turnkey. |
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« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2009, 09:36:06 AM » |
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good advise. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2009, 06:41:14 PM » |
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I haven't bought a boat yet, I'm gathering money to buy one.
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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2009, 11:02:14 AM » |
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What's your budget?
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« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2009, 11:54:16 AM » |
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i tried it from my canoe too much work paddlin alone  would rather walk the flats  oc see ya down the bay |
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« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2009, 06:23:06 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2009, 06:28:23 PM » |
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thats enough for a good motor. |
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« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2009, 08:56:38 PM » |
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thats enough for a good motor. I have found some very nice boats, that don't need any work that I can afford. I am also going to check out if my family that owns a boat dealership has any cheap boats. |
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« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2009, 09:01:28 PM » |
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GOOD LUCK.
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« Reply #17 on: November 17, 2009, 09:07:06 PM » |
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What you lookin to get bf ?
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« Reply #18 on: November 17, 2009, 09:09:25 PM » |
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What you lookin to get bf ?
A boat, a 15-19' duel console with a more open back to fish. Perferably an open bow, and an outboard would be nice. Less maintnence then I/O. |
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« Reply #19 on: November 17, 2009, 09:17:01 PM » |
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I'm lookin too. I think i'm leaning toward a big ol double wide welded jon with a 25 or so. I don't want the maintence with glass.
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« Reply #20 on: November 17, 2009, 09:18:34 PM » |
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I'm lookin too. I think i'm leaning toward a big ol double wide welded jon with a 25 or so. I don't want the maintence with glass.
I see, I want to learn on boat's with console's for future career's. I wish I had the mony for a 18-20' center console. (welded Jon, or fiberglass) |
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« Reply #21 on: November 17, 2009, 09:32:01 PM » |
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Sounds like you have a plan. I was also kickin around the idea of building a skiff this winter.
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« Reply #22 on: November 17, 2009, 10:13:57 PM » |
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You can probably get a good deal on a boat at this time of year..check out Craig's List.
Back to kayak crabbing...I used to do it, but it is rough. How long can you sit on the kayak??? You can't move! I also have a sit on top...the last time I did this, I was in Vienna, MD by the power plant. I got out fine, but getting back (with a dozen crabs), I could not get back in because of the current. I was paddling like crazy but not getting anywhere. The only way I made any headway was to throw out the anchor as far as I could and then pull my way towards the dock. It was a LOT of work, but I got back in more quickly than paddling. I went out in a bad place.
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