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« on: January 30, 2009, 06:29:38 PM » |
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???Any one can guide me as to how to start a soft shell carb as i am quite eager to start. I need to know what i need the equiments from wher do i get the crabs can i bread the crabs etc
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2009, 06:45:44 PM » |
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First, Welcome to the BCA.. Second, I am going to move your topic to soft crab know-how. This might be a good place to start, if you have not read it yet.... http://www.bluecrab.info/crabbing/softcrabs.html |
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2009, 07:09:24 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2009, 08:46:00 PM » |
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I would start with one tank and practice before you spend a lot of money. Also its worth to read all the info and post on this site. Remember for even a hobby its a 24/7 job.
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2009, 08:49:16 PM » |
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Just curious, what kind of crabs do you even catch in New Zealand? Is there local demand for your local soft shells?
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2009, 09:50:44 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2009, 10:13:35 PM » |
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Their crabs are small. That is exactly what I was thinking. That is why I asked if there was even a crab market in the area. Real small soft shells might go over big though if you could legally get them in quantities. I could imagine small ones served like wings, onion rings, french fries or fried shrimp or clams in big baskets fried up and tasting good.
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2009, 08:30:37 AM » |
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Their crabs are small. That is exactly what I was thinking. That is why I asked if there was even a crab market in the area. Real small soft shells might go over big though if you could legally get them in quantities. I could imagine small ones served like wings, onion rings, french fries or fried shrimp or clams in big baskets fried up and tasting good. That's how they do mediums (the smallest size) down here. Battered and deep fried. Served in a basket, a dozen or so at a time. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2009, 09:54:55 AM » |
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Uhhhh, can I get a dozen buffalo softies. extra sauce and blue cheese please. Oh, and a liter of cola.
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2009, 12:41:50 PM » |
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That's how they do mediums (the smallest size) down here. Battered and deep fried. Served in a basket, a dozen or so at a time.
WOW that sounds real good . could go for some softies about now.  |
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« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2009, 04:42:44 PM » |
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???Any one can guide me as to how to start a soft shell carb as i am quite eager to start. I need to know what i need the equiments from wher do i get the crabs can i bread the crabs etc
bread them right b-4 they go into the frying pan.....  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2009, 04:50:31 PM » |
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???Any one can guide me as to how to start a soft shell carb as i am quite eager to start. I need to know what i need the equiments from wher do i get the crabs can i bread the crabs etc
First lease a store front and get a big sign out front that says "GET YOUR SOFT SHELL CARBS HERE" ON BREAD! The only problem you might have is with the Atkins dieters. LOL  |
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« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2009, 10:12:55 AM » |
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i have 1 1/2 doz. left in the freezer that i sloughed and then vacum sealed live and can't wait til my b-day to thaw and eat,3/9/09.
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« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2009, 04:25:26 PM » |
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it takes alot to just start up a soft crab operation and you put in ALOT of hours doing it...esp. if you catch them yourself...
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« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2009, 07:00:48 PM » |
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it takes alot to just start up a soft crab operation and you put in ALOT of hours doing it...esp. if you catch them yourself...
right on... most peeler potters here sell the peelers... |
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« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2009, 01:54:11 PM » |
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I thought I read on here before that Australia has the "Blue Swimmer" crab that is similar but longer and more slender. If it also sheds the shell (Which I would think it must) than a soft crab is a soft crab!
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