I’ve lived in Delaware for almost 20 years and I love to go crabbing. So I thought I’d write this post to share, in my opinion, the absolute best crabbing spots along the Delaware coast. If I had to pick my favorite, it would be Holt’s Landing.
Between the Currituck Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, Corolla is a great spot along the Outer Banks. The township is known for its wild horses and breathtaking ocean views. An outstanding thing to do in Corolla to pass the time is crabbing, the only issue is finding a good spot to do it. So, where…
Every summer my friends and family have a crab feast. Crabs go in the steamer with brilliant blue claws and olive green shells, then come out bright red. I’ve always been curious as to why crabs, lobster, shrimp, and all shellfish turn red after they’re cooked. So, I sat down and did some research. Why…
A common thing most newbie crabbers fail to understand is how a crab pot functions. Knowing this won’t only make you a more knowledgeable crabber, but it will also make you realize how to make certain adjustments to up your chances of catching a crab dinner. So, how do crab pots work? Crab pots work…
I regularly buy crabs from my local fishmonger without any problems. However, to my alarm, my most recent purchase of a dozen crabs had a suffocating smell ammonia after cooking. Needless to say, that bunch was thrown in the garbage uneaten. I had so many questions. What was the smell? Could I have eaten it?…
Before you cook crabs, it’s important to know which crabs are alive, and which are not. Crabs that die before you cook them taste mushy, flavorless, and sometimes make you sick. So, how can you tell the difference? You know a crab is dead if its body is limp, mouth hangs open, and fins are…
One of my favorite ways to store crabs is to keep them on ice. It works exceptionally well at keeping crabs alive and their meat fresh. But let’s say you’re planning a crab feast, and you need to know how long your crabs will stay alive in your cooler. Well, the question has to be…
After harvest your crab pots, it can be a little daunting keeping your crabs alive until cooking. So, how do you keep blue crabs alive? To keep blue crabs alive, store them inside of a cooler or bushel basket in a damp, chilly, and well-ventilated area. Blue Crabs can last up to 24 hours out…
Also known as chicken necking or crabbing with string, hand lines are the perfect way to spend a day crabbing. You don’t truly enjoy the sport until you catch a blue crab with some string and a chicken neck. Not only is it enjoyable for crabbers of all ages, but it’s also easy to learn…