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« on: November 24, 2005, 05:35:29 PM »
HiYa Guys!

Caught a couple dozen jimmies in about 45 minutes today.  Grin

Was using fishing poles and chicken necks.

Had 2 that were over 6 inches across the rest in the 4 to 5 1/2 inch range.

Happy Thanksgiving!
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« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2005, 06:02:57 PM »
Hope U enjoyed them!...     Wink   Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2005, 07:26:29 PM »
Nice job Will......................   Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!
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« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2005, 10:59:28 PM »
Quote from: trapper_will on November 24, 2005, 05:35:29 PM
HiYa Guys!

Caught a couple dozen jimmies in about 45 minutes today.  Grin

Was using fishing poles and chicken necks.

Had 2 that were over 6 inches across the rest in the 4 to 5 1/2 inch range.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Please tell us you didn't keep any that were in the 4 inch range!   Shocked
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« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2005, 11:04:21 PM »
yea, a couple for gumbo. Probably closer to 4.5, but the girlfriend caught em.  Lips Sealed
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« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2005, 11:05:54 PM »
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yea, a couple for gumbo. Probably closer to 4.5, but the girlfriend caught em. Lips Sealed



What's the minimum size for blue crabs in Florida?  Huh
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« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2005, 11:11:17 PM »
None that I'm aware of. I know I've seen people keeping them around 3 inches but I'd rather let em go. There's plenty here of decent size for the taking.

I believe the only restrictions are a limit of 5 traps, no females with eggs and a ten gallon limit per person per day.
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« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2005, 11:22:18 PM »
Good for you; I'm jealous! Do you have a good gumbo recipe? Love that stuff! Cheesy
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« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2005, 11:23:35 PM »
I think that you will find that Florida has a 5 inch minimum; besides, who wants to eat those little spiders, if it's under 6 inches I'm not interested.
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« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2005, 11:24:41 PM »
Just seems kinda small, I'm use to Maryland Regs, they have to be 5-51/4" depending on the time of year.
I don't usually keep anything under 51/2", but as long as you're not breaking the law down there I guess its OK.  Undecided
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« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2005, 11:38:39 PM »
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I think that you will find that Florida has a 5 inch minimum; besides, who wants to eat those little spiders, if it's under 6 inches I'm not interested.

Hi Roy can you point me n the right direction to find the size limit? I've searched and searched and found nothing. I'm not looking to argue with you, just want to see it.

I certainly want to abide by the laws.
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« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2005, 11:47:47 PM »
Quote from: trapper_will on November 24, 2005, 11:38:39 PM
Hi Roy can you point me n the right direction to find the size limit? I've searched and searched and found nothing. I'm not looking to argue with you, just want to see it.

I certainly want to abide by the laws.

Will,

        This won't be popular with some members but you are correct. I searched the forum and found this link:
 
http://myfwc.com/marine/recreational/recbluecrab.htm.
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« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2005, 11:55:53 PM »
http://www.myfwc.com/marine/Fishing_Measurement.htm

That link is the only one I've found with any mention of crab size limit (stone crab claws).

I have talked to a Game Warden here when he checked my license, I did ask him about the size limit, he quoted me the 10 gallon amount and said there was no size limit. I haven't found that in writing tho.

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Good for you; I'm jealous! Do you have a good gumbo recipe? Love that stuff! Cheesy

Zatarain's Gumbo mix with rice. I use 4 boxes and use the water for only 3. I add okra, corn and celery.  1 pound of chicken, 1 pound of kielbasa, 1 pound of shrimp and 1 pound of cleaned crab (legs and lower bodies still intact).
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« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2005, 11:59:00 PM »
Thank you Islander!

I have that page in my favorites and either missed the "No size limit" or forgot about seeing it.
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« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2005, 11:59:21 PM »
Quote from: Islander on November 24, 2005, 11:47:47 PM
Will,

        This won't be popular with some members but you are correct. I searched the forum and found this link:
 
http://myfwc.com/marine/recreational/recbluecrab.htm.

Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes      Sounds like a legal catch, but a lot of picking 4 so little...
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« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2005, 08:55:35 AM »
trapper will, Thanks for the Gumbo info! I'll have to try it! Smiley
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« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2005, 12:03:29 PM »
There is no size limit on FL crabs because they are also used as bait  especially for Permit and other types of fish.
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« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2005, 10:20:58 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: November 25, 2005, 11:13:30 PM »
I'll stand corrected about the size limit, I recall checking several State's limits several years ago and found them all to be 5 inches, but apparently not now. I still have no desire to eat crabs smaller than 6 inches though.
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« Reply #19 on: November 25, 2005, 11:20:54 PM »
Quote from: Roy on November 25, 2005, 11:13:30 PM
I'll stand corrected about the size limit, I recall checking several State's limits several years ago and found them all to be 5 inches, but apparently not now. I still have no desire to eat crabs smaller than 6 inches though.

Those small crabs don't do anything for me either, but to each their own.  Wink
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« Reply #20 on: November 26, 2005, 12:00:13 AM »
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« Reply #21 on: November 26, 2005, 11:38:02 AM »
I never heard of using fishing rods for crabbing, although, I've often caught crabs while FISHING with a rod. What is the advantage of chicken necking with a rod ?
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« Reply #22 on: November 26, 2005, 09:42:55 PM »
fla must be like louisiana with no recreational size limit. commercial size in la is 5"
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« Reply #23 on: November 26, 2005, 11:04:05 PM »
Quote from: Uly on November 26, 2005, 11:38:02 AM
I never heard of using fishing rods for crabbing, although, I've often caught crabs while FISHING with a rod. What is the advantage of chicken necking with a rod ?

Getting the bait further out. Works fine for positioning up close when you see em walkng by too.


Quote from: Roy on November 25, 2005, 11:13:30 PM
I'll stand corrected about the size limit, I recall checking several State's limits several years ago and found them all to be 5 inches, but apparently not now. I still have no desire to eat crabs smaller than 6 inches though.

No problem Roy, I was just looking for info. I usually don't keep em if they don't look 5 inches to me, never measured them though. When they are a little smaller, they go great in the gumbo, see above.  Smiley

Quote from: ran_c on November 26, 2005, 09:42:55 PM
fla must be like louisiana with no recreational size limit. commercial size in la is 5"

No commercial size limit in Florida either.
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« Reply #24 on: November 27, 2005, 11:06:59 AM »
Hey Guys; What's all this chatter about size? That's an 8 3/4 incher he's holding. Will is a big guy!
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