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« Reply #25 on: May 14, 2012, 08:48:37 PM »
Mike,not to be a smartass,but the length of line needs to be in direct correlation to the depth of the water you're crabbing in.Obviously the depth will differ by the time of year etc.My wife saw a pic of a clip a guy on here uses to shorten and lengthen his.I think thats what I'm gonna do,although I'm hoping to get my new trotline working,which may take a small miracle.
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« Reply #26 on: May 14, 2012, 09:09:09 PM »
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« Reply #27 on: May 14, 2012, 09:22:05 PM »
Rapp,

You're as much a smartass as I am an idiot, so it's all good. Grin Grin

I was just looking for a trick o' the trade to shorten/lengthen more easily. 
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« Reply #28 on: May 14, 2012, 09:23:56 PM »
Mike a guy showed his in De under crabbing resouces
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« Reply #29 on: May 14, 2012, 09:38:29 PM »
We use zip ties..
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« Reply #30 on: May 15, 2012, 12:04:51 AM »
Quote from: crabbywaters on May 14, 2012, 09:38:29 PM
We use zip ties..
I was thinking about zip ties,I think I'll try them
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« Reply #31 on: May 15, 2012, 12:27:05 AM »
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I was thinking about zip ties,I think I'll try them

They work great.. My old man came up with the idea some years ago. We go from 8 feet to 16 feet in the fall. Just watch your hand when pulling the trap. Those things are kinda hard on your hands. Makes it easy to change up depths. I'll post a pic in a few mins.
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« Reply #32 on: May 15, 2012, 12:35:52 AM »
Make two loops and zip tie. Never lost a trap. When the rope get fuzzy where you cut it, take a lighter and burn it a little and pinch it. I need to do that to this one laugh
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« Reply #33 on: May 15, 2012, 01:26:18 AM »
If you use a pair of flat nose pliers, like linemans you can twist the zip tie off, this will not leave a sharp edge like cutters do. Also a hot iron can melt those edges down a bit.

The good ties can be as sharp as razors when cut.

Oh yea another hint, normally the black ties are UV resistant. The others will become hard and brittle over time in sunlight.
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« Reply #34 on: May 15, 2012, 05:55:02 PM »
How deep were you? I'm figuring 10 to 15 feet just judging by your pulls.  Also, where were you crabbing if you don't mind me asking??
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« Reply #35 on: May 15, 2012, 07:44:16 PM »
THAT HAT CAM IS A NICE TOUCH ...WATCHING YOUR RIGS WAS  informative ---would it be possible  to see a still shot or two of your boat  and engine ...you seem to have master the skill involved  with one man crabbing...
I/m approaching 75 and intend to  re-enter the singular  crabbing world after my crew abandoned me several years ago  ---kids do graduate from college  get married and move away .the ingrates think its too far to come from Maine  or North  carolinia for a days crabbing.. ;.I 've given them my pro-line and other boats and  am now left with a 14 ft and a 8 hp honda  which i intend to  crab  within  my beloved  chester  river.... ... contrary to  my brides order   of not allowed by  myself...But why should i head that order after 50 + years of not so much.
anyway any information boat  rigging information  you would share would be appreciated //
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« Reply #36 on: May 15, 2012, 10:06:01 PM »
Griz, you are a funny guy!  I love the one on one with the jimmies! 25 traps with 20 keepers on 2 runs that's 40%. I'll take that in May anytime.
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« Reply #37 on: May 16, 2012, 05:19:19 PM »
Quote from: wuzfuzde on May 15, 2012, 07:44:16 PM
THAT HAT CAM IS A NICE TOUCH ...WATCHING YOUR RIGS WAS  informative ---would it be possible  to see a still shot or two of your boat  and engine ...you seem to have master the skill involved  with one man crabbing...
I/m approaching 75 and intend to  re-enter the singular  crabbing world after my crew abandoned me several years ago  ---kids do graduate from college  get married and move away .the ingrates think its too far to come from Maine  or North  carolinia for a days crabbing.. ;.I 've given them my pro-line and other boats and  am now left with a 14 ft and a 8 hp honda  which i intend to  crab  within  my beloved  chester  river.... ... contrary to  my brides order   of not allowed by  myself...But why should i head that order after 50 + years of not so much.
anyway any information boat  rigging information  you would share would be appreciated //
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Bill,where are you in lower slower De ? I could use a crabbing buddy during the week,I'm in Angola By the bay off of 24 ,let me know if you're interested
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« Reply #38 on: May 16, 2012, 10:46:02 PM »
Great video. I really enjoyed it and now I am eager to go catch a few! How big were they? That is a great catch for Mid-May!
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« Reply #39 on: May 17, 2012, 03:50:11 AM »
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       I was out a little over 3 hours & got 68 keepers  5 1/4 to 5 3/4  not big but nice. moms 81 and she was so happy to get crabs, thats all that matters.

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