Wye 8-1-24

[Howard]

Fellow Crabbers: Got to landing 5:15. Got the last open trailer slot. Took my granddaughter, who just graduated from HS. Our first time out in 4 years. Just great crabbing conditions. Water like glass, no wind and hot and humid. My no.1 open and started running my 700 ft trot line baited with chicken necks at 5:45. We took turns dipping and we both got a lot of that. Just tons of small crabs to include numerous immature females. We did get one doubler.
Good news: We got solid 2/3 bushel but did not see one mumbo(dang). That was what I wanted her to see and dip, a Wye monster. 
But despite that we had a great time on the water and now have a nice memory of time well spent together. After the next shed, I'm sure the big guys will be there.

PS: Our baits were totally hammered. Been crabbing long time but have never seen chicken necks demolished like they were yesterday. Bring extra baits!

Be safe out there.

Howard

[Logical1]

Glad you and your granddaughter shared a good experience and got some nice looking crabs. Sometimes it is not just the size, but how full they are.  I have thrown back many 7 and 8 inch crabs that were light and kept many 5.5 to 6 inch crabs that were heavy. I hope the ones you have there are good quality and packed full. The ones she helped you catch will always be the best tasting crabs in her memory.

[Wahoo]

Nice catch Howard, Enjoy!