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« on: May 15, 2008, 04:40:02 PM »
God willing I will be making my first trip to DC on Saturday morning. Anyone else going down?  I'll get a report out and some pics and post them here.
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« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2008, 06:14:26 PM »
good luck , have a great time . be wating to hear how you do .  Wink
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2008, 07:41:07 PM »
Good luck!
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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2008, 08:29:17 PM »
The Tomcat is loaded and ready. I'm gonna run to the store for some last minute things and get to sleep if I can. I should get to the Owls Nest by around 6:30. Weather report is still looking decent and the wind should keep the bugs away.  Hopefully I'll have my first Jimmy of 2008 boated within the next 10-11 hours. I'll get a report on as soon as I can. 
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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2008, 10:09:25 PM »
Good Luck Wish I was going!............Let us know how you do........
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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2008, 10:31:57 PM »
Be waiting for your report. Good Luck.  Wink
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« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2008, 10:53:06 PM »
good luck we will keep an eye out for your report
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« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2008, 06:13:31 PM »
I didn't catch many crabs but had a great time.  The water was as high as I've ever seen it.  The weather was good except for the wind which made it tough to find a good spot. The two biggest crabs were about 1/8 inch short. I did manage to buy some crabs on the way home to make a batch of crabs and spaghetti.  All in all I had a nice day and great finish.
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2008, 06:14:43 PM »
This is what Maple creek looked like
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2008, 06:24:31 PM »
thanks for the pic's.. tides have been really high all week.. guess it's all the run off from the rains.. figthing the incoming tides  Cool
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2008, 06:54:11 PM »
WoW that sure is high . glad you had a good time. things should get better if thir rain ever stops for a while. Last year we were complaing about not enough rain . boy what a difference this year so far.  Wink
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« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2008, 07:49:40 PM »
Hey Tat,
forget to mention Joe over at DCBR said to say Hi.
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« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2008, 07:52:12 PM »
Thanks for letting me know that . Stumpy . (Joe) is a GREAT guy.  Wink
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2008, 08:42:26 AM »
Quote from: jack1747 on May 18, 2008, 06:24:31 PM
thanks for the pic's.. tides have been really high all week.. guess it's all the run off from the rains.. figthing the incoming tides  Cool

not to mention the full moon coming on....tides was about 3 foot higher then normal yesterday while I was out.
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2008, 09:05:14 AM »
Quote from: Crabbyd on May 19, 2008, 08:42:26 AM
not to mention the full moon coming on....tides was about 3 foot higher then normal yesterday while I was out.
Now you did it!  Shocked  That will bring out the true Pinchy for sure.  Angry    Wink Grin
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« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2008, 09:35:28 AM »
A few more pics from Saturday.  The road in, the ramp, and maple pond.
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« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2008, 10:38:25 AM »
Quote from: Crabbyd on May 19, 2008, 08:42:26 AM
not to mention the full moon coming on....tides was about 3 foot higher then normal yesterday while I was out.

When I was out in Tuckerton two weeks ago, the tide was as high and fast as I have ever seen it, bay water was covering the roads. No full moon then, unless there are several full moons per month now. On my recent trips alone and with friends, we caught nothing but large jimmies - all hardshells. <- The preceding was anecdotal evidence. The following is theoretical -> Kindly explain how a crab who begins molting (peeling) knows to start the process two weeks before a full moon appears, at which time the actual disrobing supposedly occurs.
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« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2008, 10:57:58 AM »
Quote from: Pinchy on May 19, 2008, 10:38:25 AM
When I was out in Tuckerton two weeks ago, the tide was as high and fast as I have ever seen it, bay water was covering the roads. No full moon then, unless there are several full moons per month now. On my recent trips alone and with friends, we caught nothing but large jimmies - all hardshells. <- The preceding was anecdotal evidence. The following is theoretical -> Kindly explain how a crab who begins molting (peeling) knows to start the process two weeks before a full moon appears, at which time the actual disrobing supposedly occurs.

All I was talking about was the increase of tides due to the gravitational pull of the moon.  tides tend to run stronger and higher during the different moon phases.  I was not speaking anything of molting..... Angry
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« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2008, 11:11:30 AM »
Oops - well, jumped the gun a little there Embarassed
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« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2008, 11:18:17 AM »
Quote from: Pinchy on May 19, 2008, 10:38:25 AM
When I was out in Tuckerton two weeks ago, the tide was as high and fast as I have ever seen it, bay water was covering the roads. No full moon then, unless there are several full moons per month now. On my recent trips alone and with friends, we caught nothing but large jimmies - all hardshells. <- The preceding was anecdotal evidence. The following is theoretical -> Kindly explain how a crab who begins molting (peeling) knows to start the process two weeks before a full moon appears, at which time the actual disrobing supposedly occurs.
that would'a been a new moon.. we had our peeler run on the new moon this spring..  Cool
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« Reply #20 on: May 19, 2008, 11:19:37 AM »
btw, i really like the pictures.. i thought it was just one big city from Philly to NYC..  Cool
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« Reply #21 on: May 19, 2008, 11:54:11 AM »
Quote from: Pinchy on May 19, 2008, 10:38:25 AM
When I was out in Tuckerton two weeks ago, the tide was as high and fast as I have ever seen it, bay water was covering the roads. No full moon then, unless there are several full moons per month now. On my recent trips alone and with friends, we caught nothing but large jimmies - all hardshells. <- The preceding was anecdotal evidence. The following is theoretical -> Kindly explain how a crab who begins molting (peeling) knows to start the process two weeks before a full moon appears, at which time the actual disrobing supposedly occurs.

two weeks ago would have been a new moon and that has a similiar affect on the tides, but just not to the same degree as a full moon.. BTW, glad you reappeared.....wondering where you went.. Huh Roll Eyes
Hey Crabby D,  I am with you on the full moon,  It always creates a higher tide.  a new moon will also cause a higher tide.  Then there are always flood tides on the srping and fall eqinoxes and too.
Umm I didn't jsut stir the pot did I...? What is molting anyway...?   Huh Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Undecided Undecided

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« Reply #22 on: May 21, 2008, 11:04:43 AM »
Hey T-REX,
          Where do you get your supplies from? I'm right around the corner from you.(Springfield).

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« Reply #23 on: May 21, 2008, 11:50:11 AM »
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« Reply #24 on: May 21, 2008, 12:12:44 PM »
RIDLEY.  laugh laugh laugh laugh
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