My first Dungy

[Heartsblood]

Hey Trippledigitss -

Very happy to hear you guys had a great time! I know he was lookin' forward to it. That is very cool that you could style him out on his B-day too. 

[Heartsblood]

ps You guys took 55 crabs and I got my third one today.  Still feel pretty lucky to have had Dungeness crab three times for dinner this week.

[shedcrazy]

No no no. My way is much better and far superior. I know this becuase I'm online and know everthing!   

First, chuck them on ice while still kicking. Once they slow down grasp one side of legs in one bundle with one hand and brace it down, grasp the lip of the shell with the other and pull that baby up and off. Toss that aside (may want to keep the top shell for measuring if gamie checks). Now, grip both sets of legs, one in each hand and brace your thumbs along the middle line underneathe the crab. Break him in half, swish both halves in fresh seawater to rinse, pull off gills, gender plate, misc gunk, rinse again.

Cook and eat.

[C-Money]

ps You guys took 55 crabs and I got my third one today.  Still feel pretty lucky to have had Dungeness crab three times for dinner this week.

What kind of rig are you using? Wonder if it would work over at Westport off the docks?

[gasman]

ps You guys took 55 crabs and I got my third one today.  Still feel pretty lucky to have had Dungeness crab three times for dinner this week.

What kind of rig are you using? Wonder if it would work over at Westport off the docks?

The only bad thing about Westport, is it is hit hard many people and you could spend many hours trying to get a limit 

[trippledigitss]

Hey Trippledigitss -

Very happy to hear you guys had a great time! I know he was lookin' forward to it. That is very cool that you could style him out on his B-day too. 

Well hit ol FC up when your 3rd one is gone - he has plenty to have you over for dinner a few nights!!    Yeah I kept forgetting it was his birthday even after he told me. I didnt have a decent present for him since I found out last minute so the least I could do was let him pull up all the pots and clean all the crab!    And he never complained once!

[FC]

I tell ya I felt like I had to do everything! Hook buoys, pull every fifth pot, clean the crab, cook the crab, piss in the gas tank... 

[Lincoln4]

ps You guys took 55 crabs and I got my third one today.  Still feel pretty lucky to have had Dungeness crab three times for dinner this week.

What kind of rig are you using? Wonder if it would work over at Westport off the docks?

The only bad thing about Westport, is it is hit hard many people and you could spend many hours trying to get a limit 

I came in from bottomfishing yesterday, and was simply amazed by the number of folks crabbing from the docks!

[Heartsblood]

What kind of rig are you using? Wonder if it would work over at Westport off the docks?

I'm using a quantum runner 70 spinning reel combo. About $45 bucks worth. Then I have a Danielson Crab Jaw tied to the mainline - another $15 bucks. I have 50lb powerline spooled on my set-up. That's it. Cheap but pretty effective. My guess is that it will work @ westport. Hell, I'd like to give it a shot. It's a lot of fun! I basically copied FC's set-up. I am seriously considering getting a hoop or a cage or both tho'. Just to mix it up and add to my potential success. That's gonna be a few more dineros tho'...

[trippledigitss]

What kind of rig are you using? Wonder if it would work over at Westport off the docks?

I'm using a quantum runner 70 spinning reel combo. About $45 bucks worth. Then I have a Danielson Crab Jaw tied to the mainline - another $15 bucks. I have 50lb powerline spooled on my set-up. That's it. Cheap but pretty effective. My guess is that it will work @ westport. Hell, I'd like to give it a shot. It's a lot of fun! I basically copied FC's set-up. I am seriously considering getting a hoop or a cage or both tho'. Just to mix it up and add to my potential success. That's gonna be a few more dineros tho'...

3 Rivers has the whole pot setup, pot, bouy, bait cage, and 75' feet of line for $30 (nylon non-sinking with bait bag) $35 (nylon non-sinking bait cage) and $50, (leaded sinking line & bait cage) Awesome deal - I bought one of the $50 and it worked great. I'm gonna get 2-3 more to keep at home since all the other ones stay up at the island.

[Heartsblood]

3 Rivers has the whole pot setup, pot, bouy, bait cage, and 75' feet of line for $30 (nylon non-sinking with bait bag) $35 (nylon non-sinking bait cage) and $50, (leaded sinking line & bait cage) Awesome deal - I bought one of the $50 and it worked great. I'm gonna get 2-3 more to keep at home since all the other ones stay up at the island.

Oh schite man. That's right - you're in Woodinville. Haha! So am I for 40-50 hours a week. Ima hafta go check out 3 rivers. Y'know they used to be located right across from our shop. Their new location is soooo much better for them. It used to be such a mess over here - too little room for too many boats! 

[trippledigitss]

Where was their old shop at, in Bothell? I think they have been in the current spot since  moved up here from Des Moines about 6-7yrs ago now. You live in Bothell & work in Woodinville? Opposite for me, I live in Woodinville (well, mailing address at least, its really unincorp Sno Co) and work in Bothell.

[Heartsblood]

Where was their old shop at, in Bothell? I think they have been in the current spot since  moved up here from Des Moines about 6-7yrs ago now. You live in Bothell & work in Woodinville? Opposite for me, I live in Woodinville (well, mailing address at least, its really unincorp Sno Co) and work in Bothell.

No, they used to be located at the end of the road past Mclendons and Georgia Pac - where I sit and type this post currently. Wow. That was 6 years ago already? Damn. 178th st in Woodinville. We used to have a not so friendly rivalry. Haha. But I did get along with most of the crew at the time. Scott can be fairly intense as a boss tho' and I can be likewise. So it was more likely a clash of the wills. I hear he's a good dude on the water tho'. Just hard to work for (with?). I hear Ican be a hard ass to work for work too.

Thanks for the tip on the cages - I'll check 'em out.