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Bowfin
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 Posted - 03/21/2012 : 08:25:58 AM
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How is the crabbing this time of year? =We're planning to make a trip to James Island to crab and pick up some oysters to bring home in a few weeks.
Are the crabs still hibernating this time of year? Oysters ok to eat in April?
If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles. ~Doug Larson
Malibu X-13
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breadandbobbers
Senior Member
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Posted - 03/21/2012 : 08:42:25 AM
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I was say no way on the oysters--especially the way the water temps are rising. I think there will be plentry of crabs around though, should keep you busy.
Pat Condon
www.ksamarineinsurance.com
(843)568-8559
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sellsfish
Senior Member
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Posted - 03/21/2012 : 09:42:33 AM
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You have it backwards..... The oysters are still very plentiful and full of meat. All areas are open, and there are plenty of clams around too. Crabs are a different story for the next few weeks. Crabs are not eating as it is "peeler" time. My crabber ran 100 pots yesterday and had 1.5 bushels. Crab prices are higher right now than at any time of the year. This will last about 2 weeks until they stop shedding.
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NMFS = No More Fishing Season
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Cltdeerhunter
Senior Member
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Posted - 03/21/2012 : 10:05:01 AM
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Sells where is your shop located. I am not from charleston, but want to give you some business when I am there in a few weeks.
Cliff
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PioneerLouie
Senior Member
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Posted - 03/21/2012 : 12:51:59 PM
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Some crabbers told me this past weekend, that the crabs were really small now and the only bigger ones they could find were in really deep water. I caught 20 while fishing a few days ago and all but 1 were less than 5 inches. Don't bother with crabbing right now...wait until later in the summer when the big ones are out.
Sells Fish is located in Summerville on Highway 17 near the Intersection with I-26. Head towards Moncks Corner on 17 and turn into the shopping center on the left with Tractor Supply and Subway. Sells is located right next to the Subway. (Almost across the street from Bi-Lo)
It is an awesome store...a visit will be time well spent. We spend some time with them every week. Lobster Claws - YUMMMMMM!
PioneerLouie
Pioneer Venture 175, Johnson 90
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Cltdeerhunter
Senior Member
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Posted - 03/21/2012 : 12:55:55 PM
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Originally posted by PioneerLouie
Some crabbers told me this past weekend, that the crabs were really small now and the only bigger ones they could find were in really deep water. I caught 20 while fishing a few days ago and all but 1 were less than 5 inches. Don't bother with crabbing right now...wait until later in the summer when the big ones are out.
Sells Fish is located in Summerville on Highway 17 near the Intersection with I-26. Head towards Moncks Corner on 17 and turn into the shopping center on the left with Tractor Supply and Subway. Sells is located right next to the Subway. (Almost across the street from Bi-Lo)
It is an awesome store...a visit will be time well spent. We spend some time with them every week. Lobster Claws - YUMMMMMM!
PioneerLouie
Pioneer Venture 175, Johnson 90
Summerville, SC
Thank you sir
Cliff
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sellsfish
Senior Member
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Posted - 03/21/2012 : 1:40:42 PM
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Thanks Louie
1672 North Main street
Summerville SC 29483
1 mile down from the interstate heading towards Moncks corner
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NMFS = No More Fishing Season
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SaltHunter
Senior Member
1467 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2012 : 7:58:07 PM
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| Oysters are their best from now until the close of the season. |
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DFreedom
Senior Member
6590 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2012 : 10:18:16 PM
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| Hey Jim, been wondering where you were. |
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breadandbobbers
Senior Member
555 Posts |
Posted - 03/22/2012 : 09:15:35 AM
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Nice, thanks for the info Sellsfish. The educator has been educated...
Pat Condon
www.ksamarineinsurance.com
(843)568-8559
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SaltHunter
Senior Member
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Posted - 03/23/2012 : 8:38:11 PM
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Hey DF, Burnin' up the roads brother.
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DFreedom
Senior Member
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Posted - 03/23/2012 : 9:31:54 PM
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| That's what happens when you start making the big bucks! Gimme a holler sometime, let's wet a line. |
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breadandbobbers
Senior Member
555 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2012 : 12:28:03 PM
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I wouldn't throw crabbing out...I was sheepshead fishing yesterday and caught four blue crabs on rod & reel. They were so aggressive they were eating my fiddler crabs and I was hooking them when I felt them tugging at my line...was a first for me. Bet I would have really caught some with a chunk of fish... They were all Jimmy's 6 inches plus.
Pat Condon
www.ksamarineinsurance.com
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crabbing in Spring...oysters in April?
