Mid-Bay Report 7/25/08

[Mugsmaster]

Put my 1000' line in on time at 5:30am. Started pulling crabs in good numbers on the first run. Caught a mixed bag but not as many females as a few weeks ago. I stoped at 13/4 bushels because I had an accident.

Just finished runin thru my line and I was starting to sort when I notices four small crabs at my feet(I had missed my sort tub). I was off balance and had my dip net and my hat in my hand and over I went in 10 feet of water. Kinda scarry because I was worried were the prop was while I was under the water. I lost my only dip net onboard so my day ended at 9:15.

I was actually starting to pull larger crabs in great numbers towards the end of the day. I would have had two bushles easy.

Kudos to my son who manuvered the boat to get me out quickly. I got to get him into that boaters safety course.


Good Crabbing All


Mark

[gparsley]

thank goodnes your son was with you.man you are lucky buy some lotto tickets it your lucky week.

[crabby and son]

It happens quick! I let my 8 year old run the boat as much as possible to gain experience. I was thinking the other day......What if I was thrown out of the boat at speed from a wave. Don't have a kill switch. They know as much as you teach them Glad you didn't get hurt. Gary

[27 sailfish]

Glad the prop missed you . You should have used your hat for a dip net - make it more exciting .

[Mugsmaster]

I didnt think of my hat. I made my dip net out of a regular crabbing net with gal fencing wire. It worked great. I have anouther I can convert for a spare but I think I might invest on a dip net that floats.

It sure was a good day. It feels great when things are productive and you dont have to buy the crabs!


Mark

[Mugsmaster]

Bought a new net cant wait for Friday!!!!