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« on: September 13, 2008, 10:17:54 AM » |
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crabbed tred avon river in md. 9/8. caught and released some big, heavy she crabs all in a very small area. these crabs were averaging about 7". I measured one at 7 and three quarters inch. Just wondering if anyone has caught an 8" she crab, and if seven and three quarters is exceptional.  |
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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2008, 10:44:27 AM » |
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yep  plenty, not shown with tape  |
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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2008, 11:24:46 AM » |
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Why are you throwing them back? A female that size has almost assuredly mated and spawned already....there only use now is to be eaten!
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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2008, 11:34:35 AM » |
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It is illegal for a recreational crabber to keep female crabs in maryland waters for 2008.
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2008, 11:37:31 AM » |
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Yep that is right , can't keep em in MD. thanks for the pictures.  |
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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2008, 11:40:27 AM » |
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those got eaten last year before the ban |
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« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2008, 11:40:33 AM » |
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Why are you throwing them back? A female that size has almost assuredly mated and spawned already....there only use now is to be eaten!
"Unlike most marine organisms, blue crabs mate and spawn at different times. During mating the male crab transfers his sperm into special sac-like receptacles in the female crab. These receptacles store the male's sperm so that it can be used for egg fertilization at a later time. Viable sperm can live in the female's seminal receptacles for well over a year and will be used for two or more spawnings. See Mating for more information on this subject." http://www.bluecrab.info/spawning.htmlAt COMB up to 7 spawnings have been documented from one mating. |
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2008, 12:08:36 PM » |
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It is illegal for a recreational crabber to keep female crabs in maryland waters for 2008.
Oh. Well, this being in the NJ forum confused me. |
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2008, 12:18:37 PM » |
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good thing you said you released it  good ch-etch and glad you took a picture of it! its a fat one! |
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2008, 12:21:16 PM » |
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Thats ok gk the point of the post was to hear if any other members had caught a female in the 8" range in local waters nj. md. del. In 50 years of crabbing I cant recall catching such large #'s of 7" plus females in one spot. And as I stated it was in Md. waters and the girls were released.  |
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2008, 12:21:50 PM » |
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good thing you said you released it good ch-etch and glad you took a picture of it! its a fat one! you got bad comprehention read it agian ...........start at top |
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« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2008, 12:36:31 PM » |
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you got bad comprehention read it agian ...........start at top I'm confused about your post...i think it sounds right too me. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2008, 02:21:21 PM » |
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i know but if he ate it he would of been spammed at  |
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« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2008, 02:26:12 PM » |
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was wrong earlyer what is spammed |
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man I'm so confused!!!!  |
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« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2008, 02:28:35 PM » |
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tell me about it  you got me confused  |
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« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2008, 02:32:31 PM » |
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i love spammed sammiches
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