Crabing

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Registered: 03-25-2007
Crabing
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Wed, 07-02-2008 - 9:40pm

Today is the first day of crab season here in Washington.  Dh had to get up at 5:30 in order to get the boat launched and the crab pots in by 7 AM.  I got to stay home and sleep in for a bit, or at least that is what DH told me. 


He called at 9 AM to make sure I was up and getting ready to come down to meet him.  We had a pretty good day.  Not as warm as last week, but nice.  We are only allowed to keep 5 male crab per license.  The crab must be at least 6 1/2 inches across the back of their shell.  So although we had a lot of Dungeness crabs in our pots, we only had 6 keeps, so one went back into Puget Sound to wait another day. 


But we are having Dungeness crab tonight for dinner.  I also got an nice lunch out of the day. DH took me over to Coupeville for a hamburger on the pier.  It was nice.  So all in all, I had a great day. 

 Always, Lou
Always, Lou

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: camano360
Thu, 07-03-2008 - 7:16am

Lou,


Better luck with the next crabbing adventure. We have plenty of crab in SC, but I have never been done that myself. I have cleaned many though.


 


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Registered: 03-01-2006
In reply to: camano360
Thu, 07-03-2008 - 10:34am

sounds delicious


what a great little enterprise!!


sounds like a great day


I remember doing a little crabbing on Long Island (NY) as a kid


also clamming


enjoy!

Dutch


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In reply to: camano360
Thu, 07-03-2008 - 11:52am

I have never gone crabbing and it sounds like fun and very interesting.

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In reply to: camano360
Tue, 07-08-2008 - 2:41pm

Ok, I'll bite, What is quohogging?

Always, Lou
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In reply to: camano360
Tue, 07-08-2008 - 4:37pm

Y'all are making me hungry!


Isn't it strange that when we go crabbing around in the GA, FL, AL waters for little Blue Crab, we can keep the males, but have to throw the females back.

lottie77~~~

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Registered: 03-25-2007
In reply to: camano360
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 4:51am

Lottie:


We have to throw the females back here in Washington also.

Always, Lou
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In reply to: camano360
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 11:21am

O'kay, didn't realize it would be a mystery, but our quohogs sound like your description of your Gooy-Ducks!

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In reply to: camano360
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 4:10pm

Ok, I want your addresses, I am going to show up on your door steps for supper.


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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: camano360
Fri, 07-11-2008 - 2:10pm
What a nice day, Lou! I love being by the water. The only crab I've ever had came out of a can, but my grandson orders it when ever we're at a restaurant that serves it. Not an inexpensive item, but he's worth it;-) Hope today is good for you, too! Cal
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In reply to: camano360
Fri, 07-11-2008 - 8:13pm

Cal:


I am sure your DGS love crab as much as I do.

Always, Lou

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