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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Pass The Butter! => Topic started by: Capt. Ed on May 23, 2007, 11:10:15 PM
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Hi All,
NJSaltWaterFisherman.com is pleased to announce:
The First Annual NJSaltWaterFisherman.com Blue Claw Crab Contest
The rules are as follows:
1. Contest is open to all NJSaltwaterFisherman.com registered members.
2. There is no entry fee.
3. The contest will start at midnight on Saturday, May 26, 2007 and end at 11:59 PM on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2007.
4. There is no "weigh in station." This is an "honor system event." We will need the following for a blue claw crab to qualify:
* A picture of the blue claw crab with a ruler under it (both sides of the crab please). We must be able to read the ruler in the picture. A quarter must also be in the picture! Really ...
* Information to be submitted is your name; address; NJSaltwaterFisherman.com screen name; home number where we can contact you; date of catch; and general location of catch.
* Entries can be done via email; Forum post; or mail. If done by mail, the entry needs to be received before September 3, 2007 - sorry. A mailing address will be provided upon request.
5. No females are to be entered!
6. Prizes:
* 1st Prize: $100
* 2nd Prize: $50
* 3rd Prize: $25
There will be a random drawing of all entries for a $25 prize.
7. A person can win all places. The $25 drawing will NOT include the place winners.
8. Any state record blue claw crab gets $250 if you agree to publish an article and picture only on our website. We will write the article if you need help.
9. For any ties, the pot will be split by Rod and myself equitably.
Good Luck to All,
Capt. Ed
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LET THE COMPETITION BEGIN >:D >:D >:D
Paul
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For those new to crabbing please check out the link:
http://www.bluecrab.info/identification.html
GOOD LUCK TO ALL
Paul
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t^ t^ t^ I can't wait. I don't crab till July though.
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Capt.Ed, I need in on this contest.Please sign me up. Is this reply enough to get me entered? Thanks. <'((((><.
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Hi All,
If you are a registered Member, you are already entered.
Good luck,
Capt. Ed
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Great contest idea!!!! Count me in...
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Hi Guys,
The full moon shed is past. Time to get some entries in.
I for one am screwed. I went past where I put my traps in for the last 20 years ... not happening right now. Some commercial guy sprinkled 50 or so traps in the spot. I don't know how he even got them all in that space.
Time to scope out a new crab spot,
Capt. Ed
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Hi Guys,
The full moon shed is past. Time to get some entries in.
I for one am screwed. I went past where I put my traps in for the last 20 years ... not happening right now. Some commercial guy sprinkled 50 or so traps in the spot. I don't know how he even got them all in that space.
Time to scope out a new crab spot,
Capt. Ed
LOL,, I had my trap stolen many times... go late at night and pick out his biggest blue claw... ;D
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I'm in on this contest.
I've caught some huge blue claws in NC. To bad im not going on vacation there this year >:D
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count me in
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first time crabbin kinda fun caught a few. Not sure what big is but he was around 6". sure there are lots bigger that get caught but as i said this is my first time. OH never leave your cooked crabs unattended with the kids around just an FYI ! they never had them before and guess what they ate ALL dads dozen crabs while he was out cooking on the grill! :'(
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Nice crab!!. I'd give that a 5 7/8th"
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That avg going size whats a big one?? i have no idea. ??? ???
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That's a biggy. But we'll probably see bigger
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That's a good size but back up in the Morgan creek you'll get 7"+'s TT^
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now I know what my first goal is... lol
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Here is my crab entry. I went with my fiance to barnegat bay today and did some crabbing. We took home 9 males, all around 5in. We crabbed from the dock/wall off rt.35 with hand lines and some traps.
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nice. we'll call that 5 7/8"?
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Boy your tough... >:D
But I agree...
Happy Catching
Paul
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lol.. I have some 7" shells from last year... ;D
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Cool We'll give you last years shirt... >:D
Paul
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Cool We'll give you last years shirt... >:D
Paul
HEY NOW ;D I can get over the 7" mark this year also, when I start trying... and I will have plenty of time for that real soon. ;)
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hahaha...Good Luck
Paul
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ill be going next week hope to have a entree
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I need an extention.. I will be at the shore house next week and will be getting crabs on the last day of the tournament... BUT, I will not have computer access until I get back.. I need someone to make and exception for me... HELP>>... ;D
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Hi Luna,
Sorry ... no extensions.
I know of at least three entries coming in the mail to me.
That would not be fair.
Ed
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Hi Luna,
Sorry ... no extensions.
I know of at least three entries coming in the mail to me.
That would not be fair.
Ed
HOW about i just call either you or Rod, just come over on Monday evening and measure yourself... LOL... Looks like I am only gettting 1 lift of the nets for this contest...
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Hi Bayonne,
Could you please fix the picture in the post ... you can use "Additional Options" and attach it that way.
I need to see pictures of the crab with a quarter in it. If you don't have one like that, please take one.
Thanks,
Capt. Ed
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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc95/troop19/Picture134.jpg)(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc95/troop19/Picture137.jpg) im calling it 7 3/4 thats the way we read it it was caught today in newyourk harbor the date on my camera is wrong if you need proof ill post a photo with a news paper showing the date
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Hi Bayonne,
Awesome catch!
I hope you still have that crab (cooked or alive).
It has to have a quarter in the picture ... not kidding about that!
Capt. Ed
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i dont have any change the quarter must be their i dont see one in the other photos
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get some.. rules must be followed t^ only fair.
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its at my friends house my wife wont let me do crabs in our apartment to smelly ill do one in the morning at his house and ill put something withe the date in it aswell
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a repost from yesterday its a soft ruller this time
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Hi Bayonne,
Thanks ... 7" plus a bit I read. Hard for me to see how you read 7 3/4" but is currently the leader.
Going forward, Rod and I will need to remedy this as pictures and rulers are not telling the story. Don't worry, I have brought this up before.
Very nice!
Capt. Ed
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what ever you call it is fine yesterdays ruller looked bigger i see this one says just over 7 in
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Hi Bayonne,
Please PM me with your name and mailing address ... we will officially announce the winners later in the week but I would like to have all the information as soon as possible!
Again ... nice catch!
Good eating,
Capt. Ed