PSeggs Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 Anyone seeing any? What water Temps do we look for. Or any other signs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark L Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 I think I start in July if I remember right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSeggs Posted May 19 Author Report Share Posted May 19 On 5/18/2023 at 8:25 PM, Mark L said: I think I start in July if I remember right. I'm just itchy. Those hot days we had a week or so ago got me all wanting. Mark L 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfai Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 On 5/19/2023 at 3:24 AM, PSeggs said: I'm just itchy. Those hot days we had a week or so ago got me all wanting. They might be around already, but will be slow... and BIG. I've went once beginning of May and caught a few couple years back in MA waters. Imagine if the water is warm enough already, they'll be around. PSeggs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcessiveAngler Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Well, don’t know about down where you’re at, but they’re pretty active already up here in NJ! Go in the back skinny waters, it’s not killer crabbing yet, but almost getting consistent! and yes, they are quite big and surprisingly full of meat, so they must be eating quite well lol! We were getting them with the fishing rod the other day flounder, fishing! Darn it if they didn’t keep grabbing the mackerel strips lol! And we already have sheddar crab up our way too now, seems everything is well ahead of schedule this year! We were getting water temps in the mid 60s the other day, way in the back! So, what are the water temps like in your location? PSeggs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSeggs Posted May 20 Author Report Share Posted May 20 (edited) On 5/20/2023 at 1:00 AM, ExcessiveAngler said: Well, don’t know about down where you’re at, but they’re pretty active already up here in NJ! Go in the back skinny waters, it’s not killer crabbing yet, but almost getting consistent! and yes, they are quite big and surprisingly full of meat, so they must be eating quite well lol! We were getting them with the fishing rod the other day flounder, fishing! Darn it if they didn’t keep grabbing the mackerel strips lol! And we already have sheddar crab up our way too now, seems everything is well ahead of schedule this year! We were getting water temps in the mid 60s the other day, way in the back! So, what are the water temps like in your location? Not sure. Haven't been out yet. I do recall on some past spring outings seeing some chonky crabs this time of year. Eta. According to the web. Average water temp for LIS on 5/20/23 is 59degrees. Edited May 20 by PSeggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBHarvey Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 seagulls on my dock had no problem finding blue crabs all winter I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSeggs Posted May 31 Author Report Share Posted May 31 Traps. What's your favorite? As fun as handlines are its a 2man job. I fish alone alot so it's traps mostly. Right now I'm using cheap hoop traps with a cotton mesh. They're kinda flimzy but catch. Are the steel mesh worth the upgrade? Bonus is They're pretty lightweight so some of those marsh treks don't bog me down. Then there is this. It's marketed as a castable trap. With a pool cue rod and heavy line. I think it might fit a niche for the shore based angler. appears to be CT legal. As do the west coast snaring traps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The TideRunner Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 Blue crabs! Soon! Maybe after Father’s Day! mill leave some for the rest of you. The lowest fishing there is, but maximum fun. I still use the “pool cue rod” and chicken drumsticks. Need a bit of lead to handle current where I go. Also go occasionally at night with the net and spotlight see Em cruising up the small creeks or hanging on pilings. The one part of night outings I can’t stand. Rats! PSeggs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSeggs Posted June 3 Author Report Share Posted June 3 I'm tempted to bring my silenced 22 for the rats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The TideRunner Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 Soon very soon! Or has anyone given it a try yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSeggs Posted June 20 Author Report Share Posted June 20 Hoping to pass my recertification test for my bus license today, then I should be free to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSeggs Posted June 20 Author Report Share Posted June 20 Bit of an offshoot. But don't feel like another thread is needed. Jonah crabs. Anyone ever catch one from shore? Are they mainly a deeper water catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The TideRunner Posted June 20 Report Share Posted June 20 4 mins ago, PSeggs said: Bit of an offshoot. But don't feel like another thread is needed. Jonah crabs. Anyone ever catch one from shore? Are they mainly a deeper water catch. I have never seen one locally. Only in fish markets, and hardly ever see them in local ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark L Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 I would start now. Had two large ones crawl past me last night on some rocks. So I would say they coming in or already here. PSeggs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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