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« on: March 12, 2012, 08:54:30 AM » |
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Post reports for the Hudson River here.
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« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2012, 11:02:40 AM » |
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Have been told that the Hudson is filling with grass pretty bad. Near the shore get a lot of hang ups and loaded props. Probably good for soft crabs!
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« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2012, 05:37:32 PM » |
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OK So I missed Winter so I say Lets get right back to crabbing....Hudson River @ Poughkeepsie is 56 degrees with the outside temp as "Hot" Anyone know how warm the water needs to be for them to travel up river?
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2012, 03:35:09 PM » |
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OK So I missed Winter so I say Lets get right back to crabbing....Hudson River @ Poughkeepsie is 56 degrees with the outside temp as "Hot" Anyone know how warm the water needs to be for them to travel up river?
I think it has to do with how far up river the salt line is instead of the temperature of the water. Also does anyone know a website where I would be able to look at salt line data? |
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2012, 09:11:34 PM » |
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up here in massachusetts the magic number is 60 degrees you will get a few early birds slightly cooler but 60 is when it gets good. crab on....
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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2012, 02:41:30 PM » |
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[qI think it has to do with how far up river the salt line is instead of the temperature of the water. Also does anyone know a website where I would be able to look at salt line data?uote][/quote]
Yes the salt line is correct....I have been checking and it appears that DEC has discontinued the monitoring stations in the area due to lack of funding....but if I understand the salt line thing....the lack of rain and percipitation throughtout the winter months....I would suspect that the salt line should be pretty far up river already....can't wait till I hear that they are running!
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« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2012, 10:21:34 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2012, 04:38:21 PM » |
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HEY guys. Life long crabber here. Normally get my fill when i vacation in the jersey shore, but ive recently found out via the internet and even this site) that not only can you eat the crabs in the hudson, the crabbing is apparently fantastic. How is the hudson to crab. I know this year is expected to make up for the blow out last year, w/ the early and high salt line.
Can I go out this weekend in Cornwall on Hudson and maybe catch a crab?? I'm thinking in a small but beautiful park by the name of "Donahue Memorial Park". Anyone know any information? Anything i should look for on the crabs? (i can tell a diseased crab). any info would be great. I'm going to go catch a bunch of sunnies after work today to use as bait.
Also some of you may know me on the Fishing and Flyfishing forums as "Catskill Mountain man"
cmm, out
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« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2012, 09:02:22 PM » |
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I always hear 55 degrees water temps gets them moving. While it is still early I would think that we should see some catches mid June. Anyone catching strippers?
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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2012, 01:19:33 AM » |
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I always hear 55 degrees water temps gets them moving. While it is still early I would think that we should see some catches mid June. Anyone catching strippers?
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Remember something about Temps, they r indeed bottom temps where the crabs are - most ppl read surface temps with their equipment. The fall temps when they shut down may well be the surface temp - but in the spring the temps should be in reverse - meaning the cooler water should now be on the bottom and the warmer water on the top - now I might be as full of $hit as a Christmas Turkey on this - but I am willing to take my chances........................  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2012, 07:08:59 AM » |
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Remember something about Temps, they r indeed bottom temps where the crabs are - most ppl read surface temps with their equipment. The fall temps when they shut down may well be the surface temp - but in the spring the temps should be in reverse - meaning the cooler water should now be on the bottom and the warmer water on the top - now I might be as full of $hit as a Christmas Turkey on this - but I am willing to take my chances........................ Then why does ice float?  Why do crabs move to deeper water in the fall and stay deep in the spring? |
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« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2012, 08:36:14 AM » |
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Jack ice floats because it is less dense than water, not because it is colder.
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« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2012, 11:06:30 AM » |
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Then why does ice float? Why do crabs move to deeper water in the fall and stay deep in the spring? Ice float because when water freezes it expands and become less dense - in the winter and colder months deeper water is a bit warmer because of the air temps cooling the water on the surface - in warmer months deeper water normally run cooler because the surface temps are effected more by the sun and air temps. Why is shallow water normally warmer then deeper water - mostly because of the sun heating the bottom. I stand my ground.  |
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« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2012, 01:39:48 PM » |
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Ice float because when water freezes it expands and become less dense - in the winter and colder months deeper water is a bit warmer because of the air temps cooling the water on the surface - in warmer months deeper water normally run cooler because the surface temps are effected more by the sun and air temps. Why is shallow water normally warmer then deeper water - mostly because of the sun heating the bottom. I stand my ground. That sounds dead on to me |
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« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2012, 11:45:33 AM » |
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Have our first trip planned for mid-late june. Hopefully this year is better than last. Brian |
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« Reply #15 on: May 24, 2012, 12:06:11 PM » |
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Temps are good....Stripers made an early run.....I'm thimking it's time to drop a trap or two....As soon as I get by boat to the water I'm dropping them...Does anybody know where the salt line is? They stopped recording data on the on site I use to go to.....budget cuts!!!
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« Reply #16 on: May 24, 2012, 01:52:15 PM » |
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stripers made an early run? does that mean they are slowing down?? i hear thats when we can start
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« Reply #17 on: May 24, 2012, 10:28:06 PM » |
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Friend of mine has a boat in peekskill. He tied an overnighter to the boat, 24 hr soak for one 4in male. Might take the boat to Georges island sunday and see if i can get a few
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« Reply #18 on: May 25, 2012, 10:40:09 PM » |
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strippers might still be running... just last week some of my family went and only got 38... and no big ones although that was a week ago...
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« Reply #19 on: May 26, 2012, 07:36:53 PM » |
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just tried the end of the pier in piermont let 5 traps sit for 15 min intervals so was there for about 45 mins. nothing. decided to go to Katz's deli in NYC. worst decision of my life to go to the city. im never dealing with traffic again i f-ing swear.. what a nightmare
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« Reply #20 on: May 27, 2012, 11:12:47 AM » |
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just tried the end of the pier in piermont let 5 traps sit for 15 min intervals so was there for about 45 mins. nothing. decided to go to Katz's deli in NYC. worst decision of my life to go to the city. im never dealing with traffic again i f-ing swear.. what a nightmare
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« Reply #21 on: May 27, 2012, 02:55:49 PM » |
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40$ for 2 sandwiches and 2 sodas. i'll wait too go back
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« Reply #22 on: May 27, 2012, 09:51:41 PM » |
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40$ for 2 sandwiches and 2 sodas. i'll wait too go back
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« Reply #23 on: June 03, 2012, 05:52:05 PM » |
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Launched at George's island, crabbed the incoming this morning. Got 17 at 5in or better, had 15 nets. Very slow. Water temp was 65. Won't be back for a few weeks
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« Reply #24 on: June 10, 2012, 05:40:16 AM » |
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Lady at croton bait and tackle says they have been catching crabs at the yacht club for last two weeks.
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