It’s currently May 2022, and I can confirm that blue crabs aren’t running yet in Delaware. I just went crabbing using one of my favorite folding traps: The FoxyMate Box Trap. Today, I want to share how to use folding traps, also known as collapsible traps, to catch blue crabs. I’m going to start with…
The other day I went crabbing with handlines, also known as the chicken and string method, to see if blue crabs are running in Delaware in May 2022. If you’re wondering, no, they are not running yet. Regardless, I got some great photos of the process and I want to show them here in this…
Sometimes called a hoop net, or just a net, ring nets are one of my favorite ways to go crabbing that’s perfect for the beginner crabber. They work on a boat, pier, or even a shoreline. It’s an easy method anyone young and old can enjoy with ZERO prior experience! Let’s dive into how to…