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NJ Saltwater Fisherman => News and Information => Topic started by: Luna Sea 5 on July 17, 2008, 02:36:54 PM

Title: Chesapeake Bay Crabs
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on July 17, 2008, 02:36:54 PM

http://news.aol.com/article/where-have-all-the-blue-crabs-gone/86638

Title: Re: Chesapeake Bay Crabs
Post by: brickken on July 17, 2008, 02:51:38 PM

I think they all must have moved up here, because man there are a ton of them by me this year. Nice ones too. When we drop lines off the dock we are pulling up sometimes 2 or 3 at a time. Best time is around dusk by me.

We always throw back the females....hopefully we won't find ourselves in the same predicament our southern brethren find themselves in...  5hrug

Title: Re: Chesapeake Bay Crabs
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on July 17, 2008, 03:17:16 PM

crabbing is actually my favorite past time.  Used to do it all the time in Manahawkin when we had a summer home down there.  Now i will be trying the Seaside area for some good spots.  I am debating taking my boat out of the water and trailering it to that part of the bay for crabs, during my vacation.. first 2 weeks in August.  Not sure yet to leave it in the slip, or move it down.

Title: Re: Chesapeake Bay Crabs
Post by: brickken on July 17, 2008, 04:22:51 PM

let me know when you are down and looking for a ride.. would be happy to take you out on my boat...I know some good spots around F-Cove area... I'll PM you with my contact info if interested..

Title: Re: Chesapeake Bay Crabs
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on July 17, 2008, 06:01:45 PM

I have a weekend home in Seaside Heights, so I go down very often.  Since I am on the beach side, I don't do any fishing or crabbing down there.  i will usually go to my boat that sits in the AH marina.  If i have access to crabs without towing my boat down, thats great.  I will keep in touch and thanks for the offer.

Title: Re: Chesapeake Bay Crabs
Post by: IrishAyes on July 17, 2008, 09:14:41 PM

Hey Nick, would your tin boat work for that? I don't remember what motor you have on it, but it would be a usable size, if I remember right.

Title: Re: Chesapeake Bay Crabs
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on July 17, 2008, 09:55:38 PM

its a 14' with oars and trolling motor.

If I had a small gas engine, I would do it, even though I will get swamped by the weekend warriors

Title: Re: Chesapeake Bay Crabs
Post by: IrishAyes on July 17, 2008, 09:58:14 PM

I hear ya about the weekend warriers.

That boat would make a decent back bay boat though, with a small motor on it. Perhaps Rugman can hook you up with one at a reasonable price.  TT^

Title: Re: Chesapeake Bay Crabs
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on July 17, 2008, 09:59:31 PM

yeah, I don't want to spend alot of money since all extra money I get goes into the Luna Sea.. a cheap, working 9.9 would be great.