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« on: May 03, 2006, 06:18:06 PM »
hi yall, it looks like youguys are all expert!!!
well, I live in Arlington, VA, and my friends and I (around 10 people) are planing to go for crabbing for 1 day or 2 days. But guess what? I know nothing about it. I need your help.
where is good place to go (short driving can be good because I am an pregnant), and what I need to bring?
When i searched on the web, they had boat which provides everything, but it looks like expensive. So I am thinking crabbing at the shore or pier.  Grin
Any suggestion?

Thank you for your time. 
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« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2006, 10:10:18 PM »
you might want to check out the virginia reports section of this board.  There's some good info there.
good luck and most of all  HAVE FUN!
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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2006, 10:14:19 PM »
There are puplic peirs in Southern MD about an hr or so away. This is basicly how to crab and what you need From another place in this website

http://blue-crab.org/crabbing/hardcrabs.html

I would recomend the chicken neck method from a pier, doesnt require alot of equiptment or skill.

MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR LICENSE and  have FUN!!!!
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« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2006, 10:29:56 PM »
where you can go has a lot to do when you expect to be going.  This time of year the further south the better.  As the water gets warmer then you will have more choices on where to go.
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« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2006, 11:15:55 PM »
...being pregnant, it might not be a good idea to handle the prefered bait (chicken necks). Use the site to learn how to do it, but let someone else handle the bait. I wish you the best of luck with the crabbing and pregnancy,
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2006, 11:28:08 AM »
see~. you guys are experts!!!

Thank you, and I will check those information out.
If I have any other question, I will bother you again.  Wink

God bless you Cheesy
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2006, 12:16:51 PM »
I also live close by, so VA has no good spot for crabbing? One of the poster also mention aobut license, I thought I don't need a license for crabbing? please advise, I dont want to get caught!!

P.s. how much is the license? any different from MD and VA?
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« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2006, 12:35:29 PM »
YOU DO NOT NEED A LICENSE
SO LONG AS YOU ARE USING HANDLINES AND OR 2 TRAPS OR POTS PER PERSON

HERES A LINK TO THE RULES AND REGS
GOOD CRABBIN TO YA!!

http://www.mrc.state.va.us/regulations/recfish&crabrules.shtm
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« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2006, 04:14:03 PM »
I am newbie to this, what is the best time of the day and how many crabs can i expect on a good day?
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« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2006, 05:29:59 PM »
LOTS OF VARIBLES, BAIT, LOCATION, TIDE, SKILL,
YOU MAY WANT TO TRY SOME BOX/ TOPLESS TRAPS
BETTER YET, LOOK HERE

 http://www.blue-crab.org/crabbing/hardcrabs.html

ON A GOOD DAY I CAN NET A BUSHEL BASKET FULL  USING HAND LINES
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« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2006, 08:03:22 PM »
I am deciding wheather I should go to MD or VA for crabbing, whoever has the experience please tell me which location will have a better successful day? I don't want to get discourage on my first trip. I appreciate all the help I can/  Smiley
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