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It's been a while since I've posted a report. I actually haven't been crabbing much over the past couple of seasons for a couple of reasons, but I've gotten back to it this summer.
Ran my 600' trotline with chicken necks at depths ranging from 4-8' on a muddy bottom on an outgoing tide. I hit the water in the afternoon, so there were hardly any other crabbers but there was a ton of boat traffic...typical for a beautiful afternoon.
After a few hours, I left with a half bushel. Size ranged from medium to large, with most of the medium ones being solid bricks.
I caught quite a few doublers as well. Crabs have sex and eat at the same time...multitasking.
Needless to say, the family was pleased with the catch. I didn't have any J.O. #2, so I used the Hoopers Island Crabhouse seasoning...not bad (but not JO #2 either).
Also, new for me this time I killed the crabs (using the ice pick in the back swim fin) before I cooked them. I usually ice them, but this was more effective for keeping the claws from falling off during cooking.
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Ran my 600' trotline with chicken necks at depths ranging from 4-8' on a muddy bottom on an outgoing tide. I hit the water in the afternoon, so there were hardly any other crabbers but there was a ton of boat traffic...typical for a beautiful afternoon.
After a few hours, I left with a half bushel. Size ranged from medium to large, with most of the medium ones being solid bricks.
I caught quite a few doublers as well. Crabs have sex and eat at the same time...multitasking.
Needless to say, the family was pleased with the catch. I didn't have any J.O. #2, so I used the Hoopers Island Crabhouse seasoning...not bad (but not JO #2 either).
Also, new for me this time I killed the crabs (using the ice pick in the back swim fin) before I cooked them. I usually ice them, but this was more effective for keeping the claws from falling off during cooking.
IMG_3427.jpgIMG-3643.jpgIMG-3639.jpgIMG-3642.jpg
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