Archive for May 31, 2010
Crabbing Season is Here
Memorial Day has always marked the beginning of summer for me. And summer always means hard shell blue crabs. Here in Carolina, we have many places to get your crabs. Some just take the easy way – buy them steamed and seasoned. Other people use a variety of methods to catch them – trot lines, nets, or traps. Either way, you can always count on a good meal.
To catch my crabs, I set large pots in the Currituck Sound. As a recreational crabber, I am only allowed five pots. But this number has always produced plenty for us.
I typically bait the pots with chicken backs or small fish. Some commercial crabbers use bull lips or pigs feet. Not sure I am ready for those baits just yet.
I will be checking the pots several times a week so check back for the results and more tips on catching crabs.
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