Crabbing Supplies

[JamesM]

We are working on stocking our store and would like feedback. What type of crabbing supplies do you expect or wish that were available in your local fishing or marine supply stores? We are looking for feedback from the serious crabbers, so please let us know.

[Croakers]

Will you have bulk, bungee cord to make a snood line? My winter project. After watching RJ at work, I need a snood line. T.

[Durado]

......a compitent manufactuer of Stainles steel and aluminum custom fabricated products. I need a dipper and don't feel like spending countless hours calling around and driving to places that do not exist anymore to see if Grandpa willie still makes these. Please cater to the commercial crabber as well as the rec.
Thanks, Chris

[JamesM]

Good feedback. We may need a few recreational/commercial guys to helps us get up to speed. Anyone interested?

[rj]

Crabbing Supplies
Traps & Rings --most crabbers are switching to the topless traps,but a selection of several different types would also be good,, Pre rigged with floats would be nice, some folks like to rig their own and others like to buy them already rigged
Line--for those who like to rig their own
Floats---the good carlon floats

Trotline supplies-for those who want to make their own-a selection of trotline supplies might be a good idea,,there are many inquiries here about where to find supplies such as
rope--loktite,or softlay,or heavy duty braid.
snoods-- (premade)and/ or snoodmaking supplies--bungee cord( bulk spools) & hose.
larger floats-for trotines

Snood lines-- (ready made & ready to use) some people prefer to buy their snood lines already assembled & ready to use

Prop sticks-some fellows make their own and again some want to buy them ready made

Crab nets--a selection--everyone has their favorites--wood handle,metal handle,wire net,,cloth net,cheep to expensive

Baskets--With Lids--both wood and plastic bushell baskets with Lids

Heavy Gloves,Tongs (I like Stainless steel tongs), measuring devices,

Crab Bait-Necks,Eels

Info & how To--Rig your Traps,Rings, make your Trotlines.

how you rig your traps & Rings & make your trotlines can make a big difference in One's catch

Steaming supplies && large SS pots--lots of inquiries here about where to get crab Steaming Supplies/Pots/Burners/Racks/Seasoning

Ramp Permits for QA & Talbot county

Discounts for TF' members
[grin]

[Capt. Dale]

Capt Jim
Take a ride over the Bay Bridge to Crab Alley third exit at Exxon continue east or south and visit Skipjack Marine they carry a good supply of crabbing products including: Gloves, Outer ware, Soft lay crab line, bungee cord, Commercial crab & recreational crab nets (dippers), Tongs, to name a few
Also visit Anglers they carry some of the same items and ammonites: Cookers, Spice (JO), Videos on crabbing, hope this helps.

[gatorgrits]

Jim,

rj hit the nail on the head. I live in Pa.[grin] and obtaining crabbing supplies is a nightmare. Have been to Clyde's in Baltimore,Reistertown bait abd tackle( best so far) and Anglers. Sure would be nice to obtain a few things at one place. I alone need snood line supplies,line,gloves and a stainless rack.

And as rj noted----discount for tf'ers[smile][tongue]

Buddy

[Antman40]

Just word to the wise.....you don't need a HUGE inventory......What people want here they may not want elsewhere. In Southern Maryland you would hard pressed to find #7 or #8 locktite line.....on the Eastern Shore that's all they seem to have (Cambridge)...over there you would be hard pressed to find #4 or #5, which we use down here. You are doing the right thing but, make it more area specific...get feedback where your store will be as to what they need THERE. Get the pulse of the people and after that the only thing you need to do is pricecheck to make sure you are in the ballpark....some people will drive miles for a $2 savings...you'd be suprised.
GOOD LUCK!

[Burchbeer]

Live boxes, traps, pots, sheding boxes, hog rings and pliers, nets, dip and softcrabbing, inner tubes for baskets, eel pots, seins, shrimp nets, yatta, as well as the above.
Capt Jim, cant wait to come by and check the store out. I wish you good luck and hope your in business a very long time.

[JamesM]

Thanks for the feedback. RJ please check your bmail. This is all great info. We are going to have some supplies now but will really gear up the crabbing section come spring. I hope to talk to RJ and get somemore details, so that we can supply as much as possible to our crabbers!