Everyone has their first time going crabbing. To ensure it’s a good one, I found 7 tips and tricks every recreational crabber should know. They’ll make your trip much more enjoyable, and definitely up your odds at catching crabs. Find your favorite bait Every single experienced crabber has his or her own go-to bait. Next…
Part of the Lowcountry region of the United States, Hilton Head Island is known for its golf courses, beaches, and fishing spots. For any crab lovers planning a trip to Hilton Head, I found the top three public crabbing spots on the Island. The fishing pier at Pinckney Island, the bridge along Singleton Beach Road,…
The easiest way for someone who has never gone crabbing before to get into the sport is to go crabbing from a pier. That pier could be any public pier that allows crabbing, or a private pier you have the privilege to use. Let’s look into what to bring when to go, and how to…
Have you ever popped off the shell of a female crab, only to find orange stuff along the top of the shell and the center of the crab? That was me back in the summer during a crab feast. I don’t regularly eat female crabs, but saw the freshly steamed beauty and I couldn’t resist….
I’ve been eating crabs all my life and there’s always discussion about the yellow and orange stuff in crabs. I call it the mustard, a name I picked up from my mom, and I love the stuff. I never knew exactly what I was eating so I did some research. The yellow stuff inside a…
If you find yourself without a boat or pier to go crabbing, you’ll have to go back to the basics. No crab pots or ring nets, today we’re using our wits, skills, and some chicken necks. I recommend using hand lines, also known as crab throw lines, to go crabbing from shore. They’re great for…
Just a forty-five-minute trip south from Myrtle Beach, Pawley Island is a fisherman’s paradise. The humble island is known for its plentiful saltwater marshes where many fish and blue crabs call home. With water on every side and fishing piers galore, Pawley Island is a hotspot for fishermen and recreational crabbers alike. My top three…
If you haven’t been to Murrells Inlet, it’s saltwater marshes as far as the eye can see. I think the better question to ask is where can I not go crabbing. My top three spots to go crabbing are at Veterans Pier near the Marshwalk, the pier at Morse Park Landing, and Oyster Shell Landing….
Myrtle Beach, one of the most popular vacation spots on the east coast and the hub of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile string of white sandy beaches. While Myrtle Beach is known for its amusement rides and golf courses, it’s also a great place to go crabbing! South Carolina, along with Louisiana and The…