Woodland beach 5/8/2024

ILoveCrabbing302 · May 13, 2024, 03:15:03 PM

Hello fellow crabbers,

I have accomplished my first crabbing of the season at woodland beach 5/8/24. Crabbed on the low tide at first light. Managed 7 muddy and delicious full keepers. Caught over 150 small crabs that didn't make the cut. Ran 600' trot line with chicken necks about 100 yards off shore. Have never crabbed this early so I didn't know what to expect but I know one thing... I LOVE CRABBING!

Good luck fellow crabbers

-Capt. Codedog

Logical1 · May 13, 2024, 08:30:58 PM

You never know until you go.

georgetowncrabber · May 14, 2024, 10:14:54 AM

I like that prop you have on your boat. Did you make that?

ILoveCrabbing302 · May 14, 2024, 11:03:48 AM

Hello fellow crabber,

Everything was custom made by Timney Welding & Fabrication in Smyrna, DE. He has done a great job making my comically small 1240 boat into a crabbing machine! I Love Crabbing!

-Capt. Codedog

Wahoo · May 14, 2024, 05:15:53 PM

Nice job on an early catch!

crewstation · May 14, 2024, 06:05:35 PM

That IS a solid setup. Way to get out there.

Woody T · May 21, 2024, 08:42:25 AM

Thanks for the report. I may start this weekend. It would be great to get a dozen or so.....

blueclawfever · May 21, 2024, 06:04:10 PM

How are the gnats/mayflies? I was going to give it a try on Friday but noticed there will be very very little breeze. I have had maddening attacks by swarms of gnats/mayflies this time of year. You need a breeze to keep them away or you will go insane. Can anyone report on the bugs?

Woody T · May 22, 2024, 09:08:23 AM

I know what you are talking about! Green heads are what drive me out. I'm going to try Friday also and am just hoping to sneak in and sneak out. I haven't been down yet so can't give a bug report.

blueclawfever · May 22, 2024, 09:59:23 AM

I almost never crab between mid May (no see-ums) and late August (greenheads) unless the wind is blowing 10mph or more. I want to have fun and not go mad with the bugs. Nothing beats a nice breeze. I learned the hard way! The northern Chessy is not nearly as bad since over the years a lot of the marshes were filled in with rip rap and property owners have grass right up to the water. Really surprised MD let that happen $$$.