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Fat crabs

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30A SkunkapeSkunky
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We just boiled a mess of blue crabs straight outta the bay. I mean, 10 minutes from trap to boiling pot. Talk about good; so fat and sweet! :drool: Also threw some shrimp, red potatoes, mushrooms, onion, JDarg banana peppers and a head of garlic into the boil (used Zatarains crab boil). We have plenty left over, too, so I am thinking crab omelettes in the morning and some for the neighbors. Thanks to Smiling Joe for lending me his propane burner:clap:

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peapod1980 avatar
peapod1980percy
#27
I will take you on a tour of gator spotting places when you are here.
I'll need to be fortified before I go. ;-)
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FL DawgBeach Fanatic
#28
What are you using for bait in your traps? How long did it take you to catch a heap of crabs? I caught 1 monster yesterday and put him in a cooler full of bay water but he died. Can I freeze him and cook him once I have enough in my trap. I'm guessing I should have just left the monster in the trap but I didn't want them to eat each other if more were trapped also. Obviously I am a 1st time crabbing rookie.
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ScooterBeach Fanatic
#29
Okay FlDawg. You need crab catching lessons. You drowned your crabs in da bay water. Just a little water to keep dem hydrated. No you cannot freeze dem. Once they are dead you have to throw dem out. Put some chicken necks in da net and drop it in da water. Wait 10 minutes and pick it up real quick. Drink lots of beer while you're doing this and you are sure to catch lots of crabs.:lolabove:
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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#30
Bay water won't drown the crabs, but you probably suffocated the crab if you closed the lid on the cooler. They do need oxygenated water.

After catching them, you can clean them and freeze the crabs until you have enough to cook a meal. Note, they are best tasting when fresh, not frozen.

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