CrabbyLAD
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« on: July 18, 2012, 01:23:50 PM » |
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Got on the water at 04:00 and took our time motoring out and scouted what
spots were open. No recs around only comms... glad we didn't bait up a line..
We ran 30 topless with necks in depths from 4ft to 10ft.. As most trips this
year - lots and lots of little crabs.. pulling in 2-3 at at time.. did get 6-7 doublers..
One big fat soft sook... ended up at lunch time with a bushel.. we felt like we were
in the steamer pot..
It's amazing how many little ones.. Been crabbing that area since I was a teenager
and have never seen so many small crabs..
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« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2012, 01:26:01 PM » |
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Nice catch and report.
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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2012, 01:29:23 PM » |
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thanks... check out this Fat mama!
she gently went right back in the drink after
a few photos... She was still soft
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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2012, 01:31:55 PM » |
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Way to go, Lance. Glad you had a good time out there.
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« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2012, 01:52:54 PM » |
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Thx... it's nice to have friends onboard who do all the work.  I think we pulled about 600 traps  Never gave up - |
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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2012, 01:55:03 PM » |
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nice report,catch and pictures.
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2012, 01:58:10 PM » |
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Way to stick with it Lancer!!!!
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« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2012, 02:02:25 PM » |
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It is amazing how many little crabs are out there. I lost all my bait in like one hour last week while crabbing in crab alley. I wonder if they are competing for food. I have a feeling they will die off before getting big. Some will survive im sure but not all.
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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2012, 02:09:42 PM » |
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Great report. We need to start the feed the little crab foundation to make sure we have a Mumbo windfall.
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« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2012, 02:13:17 PM » |
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thx guys - I agree.. were were averaging like 12-24 little crab per run of 30 traps..
I feel bad for the guys who are taking the time and fuel to try and run lines out there..
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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2012, 02:24:58 PM » |
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thx guys - I agree.. were were averaging like 12-24 little crab per run of 30 traps..
I feel bad for the guys who are taking the time and fuel to try and run lines out there..
9 I hear ya. I use clams and pvc pipe. That helps a lot but not perfect. Salted pig holds up pretty well too but i'm still on the clams. |
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« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2012, 03:15:53 PM » |
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yeah.. we use clams also.. pvc for the bull nose for sure...
first batch just came off the steamer! Time to eat!
Good luck to anyone going out there - be safe with the
sun and heat...
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« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2012, 04:14:24 PM » |
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[dang] fine looking pics, thanks for the report.
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« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2012, 04:35:33 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2012, 06:09:10 PM » |
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Nice catch. Wow, she's a beauty!
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« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2012, 06:47:44 PM » |
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