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wahooinc · Finger Mullet Joined: 28 Feb 2013 Posts: 22

OK I heard some guys talking about going crabbing I'm still somewhat new down here is this area good for catching good size eating crabs and what kind of crabs can be caught around here? I seen a few places selling crab pots I use to go with my grandfather in Florida but never gave any thought about trying it here is there certain places I should try just curious about it any tips pointers advice ?

ironmanstan · Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:56 am Post subject:

We catch blue crabs mostly. When crabbing from a shallow bank all you need is a 10ft string/twine with a chicken neck tied on the end and a dip net. Or if on a pier a crab net or a trap/pot usually pots are left over night. From the bank stake out about 10 lines you will know when a crab gets on one because the line will tighten up. Then slowly pull it toward you and when you see it scoop it up with the long handled dip net. We also have another crab called the Stone crab from which only 1 claw is removed and the crab let go to grow another. You can read up on the laws in the TPW handbook.
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shallowsport · Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:23 am Post subject:

Never done any crabbing, but it could be interesting.

wahooinc · Finger Mullet Joined: 28 Feb 2013 Posts: 22

Is there certain areas I should try? Are these crabs eating size or used for bait?

ironmanstan · Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 7:08 am Post subject:

wallhanger · Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:03 am Post subject:

Im sure you can catch crabs all along the border, lol.

Dirtylove · Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:40 am Post subject:

If you use a metal trap, be sure to follow the TPW rules on when you can legally run your trap. 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. I have no idea why they don't want you checking the trap at night. I use a crab net, and you can pull it up as often as you want. There is probably a good reason, or at least a reason, for the distinction. I just don't know what it is.

topdog15 · Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:42 pm Post subject:

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wahooinc · Finger Mullet Joined: 28 Feb 2013 Posts: 22

Well thanks appreciate the info .....

horse51 · Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:20 pm Post subject:

"I caught crabs once" Shocked

lmao
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kweber · Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:39 pm Post subject:

many yrs ago we took wives and kids to some pilings just west of the ferryboat landing... first bridge after leaving Port A...
we gave them some line, clips and old dead shrimp, a bucket and they had a blast!
hollerin', screaming and laughing... crabs crawling out of the bucket, them jumping aroud and my bud and I just sat, drank beer and laughed....
since it was on our way home, the crabs were released for others to enjoy.
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rodandroll · Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:04 pm Post subject:

Looks to me like there are a couple of motels in the bluff just off CPID where you could catch a limit of crabs real quick.
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cdhknives · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 03 Aug 2012 Posts: 297

Bucket of blue crabs==LOT OF WORK!

But man are they good eating. You can also just walk the flats and scoop them up with a net. Be sure to check size limits...and no sponge crabs (eggs).
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