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« on: September 13, 2011, 08:02:59 PM » |
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This year was the first time that I had been crabbing (Rhode Island salt ponds) since 1967. I can't tell how this season measures up against recent years. It seemed to me that they were more abundant and more aggresive in June than they were in August, and in general, it never seemed to be a banner year. I am taking a poll to see how this season has been for everyone.
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« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2011, 08:49:11 AM » |
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I finally got serious about crabbing. Even tho I've done it a few times over the years i would still consider myself a noobie. I've got lots to learn. Started changing up locations and its helped alot. I switched over to a trotline instead of traps and I really like it. Probably go back to the traps soon though may even take them along this weekend when i go. The most keepers I've caught in one day is only 36 but I also only stay out for about 4 hours or so. Hopefully this weekend will be the weekend I fill a basket.
Its been good for me personally but I have nothing historically to compare it too.
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« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2011, 10:31:35 AM » |
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Best year ever for me...... That being said it was the most I've ever went  |
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« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2011, 10:42:35 AM » |
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so far OK . the best is yet to come.
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« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2011, 12:26:22 PM » |
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I don't thinkit's been as good as last year but not to shabby, 19trips.....51 bu so far.
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« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2011, 12:51:00 PM » |
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I don't thinkit's been as good as last year but not to shabby, 19trips.....51 bu so far.
Maybe you have more than a rec license but wouldn't the max allowable amount be 38 bushels for 19 trips. 2 bushels a day for a boat. |
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« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2011, 01:24:32 PM » |
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143 bushel so far. Hoping to exceed 400 by end of year.
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Just one of the few bad apples that keeps wizzing in the MSSA's and TF's milk. Not because I have violations (because I don't'), but because I'm catching the resources that they claim to own and have more rights to.
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« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2011, 01:32:44 PM » |
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118 bu on 20 trips so far. Shooting for 200 bu this year.  |
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« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2011, 03:05:36 PM » |
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you guys are just showin off. sorry griz ,i am comm.
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« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2011, 03:48:11 PM » |
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How come you guys don't go ouot everyday? Is the demand not there. Not worth financially? Or do you but just after different things.
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« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2011, 04:45:42 PM » |
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This year was the first time that I had been crabbing (Rhode Island salt ponds) since 1967. I can't tell how this season measures up against recent years. It seemed to me that they were more abundant and more aggresive in June than they were in August, and in general, it never seemed to be a banner year. I am taking a poll to see how this season has been for everyone.
I'm 62 and I live 4 hours away from the Wye, any year I get to crab with my son and some friends I've introduced to crabbing over the last 38 years is a great season. I don't measure it by the bushels we caught, I measure it by the fun we've had trying to catch them. |
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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2011, 06:12:30 PM » |
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I'm 62 and I live 4 hours away from the Wye, any year I get to crab with my son and some friends I've introduced to crabbing over the last 38 years is a great season. I don't measure it by the bushels we caught, I measure it by the fun we've had trying to catch them.
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I can only stress on so many things in one day - looks like you're not making the list. Tomorrow isn't looking so hot, either.
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« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2011, 06:33:52 PM » |
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143 bushel so far. Hoping to exceed 400 by end of year.
Let me know when you start nailin 'em. FYI this season for me has flat out sucked. Of course I haven't been nearly as much as last year. The girl I'm seein now though likes running the boat, and she's good at it, so maybe we'll start goin more often. I'm hoping to get a few 20+ bushel days of sooks this fall. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2011, 07:13:29 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2011, 08:05:07 PM » |
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You know what they call a girl who wants to drive a crabbin boat?........................................ a keeper  |
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« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2011, 08:31:47 PM » |
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She can shoot a bow too. Placed second in the Harrisburg Sportsmen Show last year. Got beat by a pro.
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« Reply #16 on: September 14, 2011, 08:33:34 PM » |
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Little young for you, ain't she? |
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« Reply #17 on: September 14, 2011, 11:49:47 PM » |
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I'm 62 and I live 4 hours away from the Wye, any year I get to crab with my son and some friends I've introduced to crabbing over the last 38 years is a great season. I don't measure it by the bushels we caught, I measure it by the fun we've had trying to catch them.
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« Reply #18 on: September 14, 2011, 11:50:38 PM » |
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She can shoot a bow too. Placed second in the Harrisburg Sportsmen Show last year. Got beat by a pro.
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« Reply #19 on: September 15, 2011, 06:04:27 AM » |
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Little young for you, ain't she? HAHAHAHA. Ages 20-60. |
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« Reply #20 on: September 15, 2011, 06:51:00 AM » |
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HAHAHAHA. Ages 20-60.
thought it was 18-80 blind ... crippled or crazy....lol thats prob his gf's daughter...lol |
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« Reply #21 on: September 15, 2011, 07:27:05 AM » |
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Griz, i crab part time, i work a 40 hr week job, crab sat and sun some holidays. Ray go for it all ,verity is the spice of life .
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« Reply #22 on: September 15, 2011, 11:45:48 AM » |
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My buddy called the other day from the boat yard. He said he was there sanding and coating the hull, and his wife was right beside him helping. Do you know what I told him his wife is? ............. a keeper
True story.
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« Reply #23 on: September 15, 2011, 04:51:40 PM » |
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350+ bushels this year
Can't wait for the season to be OVER...
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« Reply #24 on: September 15, 2011, 04:57:39 PM » |
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I wonder what Gene has had...5-7k?
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