Scuba diving and doublers

[27 sailfish]

Went scuba diving on Thursday at Sandy Point light.In the 10-15' depth I could see doublers in the rocks.I put my dive light up to them and WOW.Looked like a pro boxer-the jimmy was quick as lightning-not like when he's out of the water.It would be a tough place to crab due to the big rocks that protect the base.Had some air left in the tank and dove around the old (east bound) bay bridge rocks in 10'.Same thing- alot of big males with 'company' underneath.A small rowboat could do well with traps or handlines.If you anchor -rig a trip line on the anchor.A few stray rocks on the bottom.The second set in from the bayside had the most crabs-couldn't stay too long to explore. Skip

[john pearce]

Skip - I think you should spear them doublers

[bogman]

Illegal to snorkle or scuba for crabs in Maryland...I checked!
All you can do is look at them!

[27 sailfish]

I know the rules-with a small net it would be 'easy' pickings.One or two of the Jimmies I saw would a fair match up! [grin] Skip

[Crabslayer]

Someone I know in Fl. tried using his lobster probe to spear a Jimmy. He missed and the damned thing started chasing after him. He was scared $hi#less after seeing his tenacity. Laughed liked hell after he was safely out of the water.

[Capt. Dale]

Thats funny Brian.

[27 sailfish]

He's not kidding-underwater the crabs rule!I figured I could pick them up (I wear heavy gloves).No way-the claws were snapping and flashing enough that I backed away.The females on the other hand just pull down into the sand/mud.Fun to see them in the wild. Skip

[Water_boy]

I've often thought of trying to dive for crabs in the bay, never knew it was illegal, thanks. In FL we'd drag someone behind the boat with a net and just scoop up the lobsters, worked real well. The only thing that's kept me from giving it a try in MD was the thought of all those Nettles. Ouch.

[fishooter]

They slow waaaaay down in the winter time. As in sloooooow motion.
Mark

[rrr]

I got to get my certified divers license so that I know where the crabs are so I know where to lay my line.