Crabbing Season Starts April 1st

[josepepper]

This winter has damn near killed me with depression. The wife even bought me a "blue light" trying to snap me out of the winter blues, is there any way in hell I can go out and catch a couple crabs in early April? I know I can fish but I prefer pulling traps :-( I crab the western shore around the Severn river

[crabby and son]

If you just feel like getting out and pulling some pots.........go for it. I doubt you will see anything that far up for about a month or so but it beats being inside and feeling depressed. If you are feeling real depressed, it is best to see a doctor. Depression is real and can be treated. Good luck..........Gary

[josepepper]

Thanks, Theres always some Perch on the mouth of the Severn, anything else out there early? Any Bluefish?. I think I need to just grab my nephew and get out there soon

[crabby and son]

Perch is it right now. The spot will be here in late May or early June. There are scattered rock around also. There will not be bluefish until late summer.............Gary

[Burchbeer]

Josepepper,

Go south for crabs that early. Crabby summed it up pretty good. Get out and fish some on these nice weekends. Take a day off and hit the ES. Chop,Hillsboro,Tuckahoe,Greensboro all have great small boat ramps for access to skinny water fishing. WP,YP,Bluegill, crappie, catfish,herring,shad. Nothing beats the sun on your face, a light breeze, fine night crawler dirt under your figure nails, a mushy sandwich, a beverage of choice, the first sunburn of the season, pollen on the water, yatta.

If your really AFU, go see a shrink. He will help. I did once, then felt better. The bad thoughts went a way, and I smiled and said, life is good.

Then I met Crabby............................................ ........................

[josepepper]

Thanks folks,

I have 30 of captain Bruces BIGFOOT traps ready for this season, maybe washing and waxing the boat will help. When I first bought the boat it was winter and I was so excited I just sat in the cabin (in the driveway) and drank beer. After three days of this my wife came out and put a bucket of water under the trailer. I never did like waiting for summer :-)

[TimBass]

Get out and run your boat , then do some check's on new areas to crab. (drop offs, shoals, etc.) Timbass

[gatorgrits]

33324333233332233321Crabs just arn't safe anywhere. RJ and Florida crabs!33320
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[crabby and son]

Good to you RJ. Most folks in Florida boil the crabs and don't use seasoning. There are many varieties of blue crab and the Florida crabs are very tasty.......if prepared correctly. I think RJ knows HOW to do it...................Gary

[Burchbeer]

Vonderful,vonderful!

Lookin Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JB Crabs]

Florida Crabs and great friends, what a perfect match

John

[normmag]

Good for you guys .Glade you & Lorain are enjoying your self . Those crabs look good . Won't be long we will be getting them in Md . Weather is warming up here not as wam as there but much better then the snow you left to get away from . Have a great & safe trip .

[MIGHTY MAKO]

I was perch fishing Saturday on the PAX and caught a 4 inch male above Benedict. GOOD LUCK!

[crabby and son]

I was perch fishing Saturday on the PAX and caught a 4 inch male above Benedict. GOOD LUCK!

Did you snag yourself:eek2::clap::clap: SORRY couldn't resist...........Gary

[bodkin crabber]

Play music. They love it and so do the folks on the shoreline at 4AM.

[Dave123]

so when do the first crabs show up down by solomon? is it almost time to try to catch some crab.
man wish those blues would get here sooner.
croaker anit that far isn't it like month away? and if we get a early heat wave should get some more fish in sooner.