Rocky Point Oct. 25

[derekd]

We'll after seeing the reports that there were still crabs to be caught at Rocky Point, I decided to give it a shot this morning.  I ran 1000' of trotline from 9'-13' and ended up with 2/3 of a bushel.  The water temp was 57 degrees and the best crabbing came from the deeper section of the line.  Crabbing started off fast with the 1st run yielding a dozen keepers but then it feel off from there.  Low tide was around 8:45 and after that point it was only 2-3 crabs per run.  No huge crabs.  All ranged from 5 1/2 - 7 1/2" but they were all rusty and heavy.  Really surprised by the number of small crabs still around, probably 1 keeper for every 2-3 throw backs.  Looks good for the future.  Maybe I'll have to give it one more try.

[tattoo]

good going . thanks for the report , enjoy your catch. 

[Terrapin T]

Way to get out there and get some!

[crabbingcraigy]

nice catch, enjoy them

[DipNSip]

Way to stay at it! Surprised they were still coming up on the line. Congrats!

[chesapeak]

Thanks for the report derekd. You confirmed my suspicions. We have been catching rockfish in that area by bottom fishing. If you are not fishing when the fish come through and your bait soaks for a while it comes in chewed up. I suspected crabs were still in that area pretty thick.

[CrabmanC27C]

 Nice report. :2thumbsup:Sounds like you found the deep end.I think I might have a go one more time before daylight savings. :thumbsup:Might see ya out there.

[johnyb]

I happened to be there last Friday,took about 7 hrs and managed 3/4 of a basket with 30 traps. No one crabbin but me and my buddy Stevie B.

[kcullip2006]

Whoo, 7 hours for a 3/4 basket.  That's a grind.  Way to stick it out.  Hope they were tasty. 

[johnyb]

Yes very yummy.