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« on: March 11, 2012, 08:51:47 PM » |
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So, I picked up 30 topless traps today because I have the fever bad. I started crabbing last year with the kids with a 1200 ft trotline. Fishing off of Kent Island. So, My question is at what depth is generally good for traps in April/May. What depth do you experienced guys fish?
MY kids want to go crabbing during spring break weather there are crabs or not but I don't want them to get discouraged. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2012, 08:57:04 PM » |
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I would try a lil further east like The Choptank or the Tred Avon. Depth I feel like 6 to 8
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« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2012, 08:57:31 PM » |
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I would set out in a line that covers several depths, then move according to what depth is producing. I would try from 3-14 feet of water. Good Luck!
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« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2012, 09:53:18 PM » |
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So, I picked up 30 topless traps today because I have the fever bad. I started crabbing last year with the kids with a 1200 ft trotline. Fishing off of Kent Island. So, My question is at what depth is generally good for traps in April/May. What depth do you experienced guys fish?
MY kids want to go crabbing during spring break weather there are crabs or not but I don't want them to get discouraged. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
You should at least waite til mid May for kent island or a little later. Generally 8 to 12 feet but 6ft. can be productive sometimes. As far as april goes, Tread Avon! |
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« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2012, 09:58:20 PM » |
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Crabman, the Tred is off limits to you. I let you have the whole Wye but the Tred is where I draw the line   |
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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2012, 10:24:18 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2012, 11:30:16 PM » |
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What a good sport  .The south river produces in late April. I use to crab a pier way up by rt 50 bridge that did well early in the season. |
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« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2012, 10:26:50 AM » |
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South River sounds perfect since I am coming from Alexandria. Is there a boat ramp on the South River or is Truxtun park the closest?
Thanks for all the input you guys are great. Myself and my kids appreciate it. They will grow up to appreciate and respect the waters thanks to you guys.
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« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2012, 10:39:40 AM » |
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Awwww, shucks! Jovial banter between fishingtom and crabman.  Gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling. Maybe there's hope for the Middle East. |
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Oh, de crab, he taste so fine.
Yuh catch 'um wid a neck an' a line.
Bile de water 'til 'e good 'n hot.
Den eat de crab strait from 'de pot.
Oh, de beer, he taste so chilly.
Drinks it 'til I gets too silly.
Washin' down 'de crab an' butter.
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« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2012, 10:49:32 AM » |
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South River sounds perfect since I am coming from Alexandria. Is there a boat ramp on the South River or is Truxtun park the closest?
Thanks for all the input you guys are great. Myself and my kids appreciate it. They will grow up to appreciate and respect the waters thanks to you guys.
There's a ramp by the rt2 bridge i think. I know there's ramps on the south, just not sure exactly where. I always crabbed a pier. Good luck.. |
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« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2012, 10:54:57 AM » |
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Awwww, shucks! Jovial banter between fishingtom and crabman. Gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling. Maybe there's hope for the Middle East. Yeah we barried the hatchet he is a good old guy! I was going to show him one of my favorit spots on the wye but he shut me down on the tread avon. But I still might do it for the wye get together. I might even let him use my boat since he is not bringing his this year.  |
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« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2012, 10:55:00 AM » |
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Thanks. Searching for ramps on the web is kinda tricky I found. Going to the folks that use them is an easier way and you find out what ramps not to go to as well. I'll have to make a road trip to see where I may be going before I go.
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« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2012, 11:18:01 AM » |
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I too am looking for places to go crabbing in April and May. I am just returning to Md after a 30 year hiatus. When I was a kid I went to the Bush River area alot in Jul/Aug because it was close to home. Getting my gear in order now but I want to start a lot earlier than July. It will have to be off a dock for now til I get a boat. Suggestions?
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« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2012, 01:18:36 PM » |
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Head south. The bush typically doesn't produce much until later in the season. I would think the Rt 50 bridge in Cambridge should start in late May.
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« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2012, 07:03:38 PM » |
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Had my motor stolen at that Marina by Coconut Joes, whatch your back front and side.  |
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« Reply #15 on: March 14, 2012, 07:19:56 PM » |
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Had my motor stolen at that Marina by Coconut Joes, whatch your back front and side. I know the feeling, had all my traps stolen last year. They were all brand new. |
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« Reply #16 on: March 14, 2012, 09:15:28 PM » |
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Head south. The bush typically doesn't produce much until later in the season. I would think the Rt 50 bridge in Cambridge should start in late May.
rt 50 bridge on the western shore. It crosses the head of the south river. |
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« Reply #17 on: March 15, 2012, 10:40:03 AM » |
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Thanks for the info, I wish the waters were warm enough already! Getting ready to go shopping for crab trap material.  |
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« Reply #18 on: March 15, 2012, 11:43:14 AM » |
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Thanks for the info, I wish the waters were warm enough already! Getting ready to go shopping for crab trap material. Check out overdrive on this site for crab trap material, bush river supply co. He lives up towards belair! |
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« Reply #19 on: April 07, 2012, 01:04:47 AM » |
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My favorite early spots are Slaughter Creek and the Pax. They go shallow when the water first warms up. Shallow water is warmer. I have hit them in 3' early May. Shallow to deep. You will find em.
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