The scoop I got a at a local hardware store called Dyson Building Center. The arm is 1” aluminum square tube and the rod holder insert is from wahoo industry
Thanks for the quick reply! I also have a 1,200 foot trotline, and have aways used chicken necks. I am in the northern bay. I have heard about waterman using SE. do you debait, refrigerant, or salt your linw between crabbing trips?
I pull the line and put it right in my chest freezer. Before the next trip I thaw it and replace baits as need. Normally the eel will last me 2 or so trips
Trying to figure out if I can run a trout line on my boat regarding the crabbing license it's so confusing on what requirements you need to do crabbing with pots or a trout line. I just want to eat my own crabs I don't want to sell them
In Maryland(Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries) if you get the “Consolidated Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Boat License” you’ll be all set to use 1200ft of Trotline and/or 30 traps(not pots) on your boat
Pretty good early season run. I'll be out first time across the river Lower Machodoc this weekend. I used to go to Piney Point inside the inlet near the ramp, usually do ok down closer to the main river. I noticed there aren't too many CML pots there like the main river and especially in VA creeks. What depth were you working and if you don't mind sharing what body of water do you find larger later in the year? PAX? Great timing on this vid thanks.
Thanks! I start crabbing the St. Mary’s River later in the year as well as the PAX. It sucks the PAX can get so crowded though. Glad you enjoyed the video!
@By The Water- Rob Schou Sooo about that I have 3 small motors, BUT they're all broken and my dad doesnt want to fix them I go on the boat 10 times more than him
Another guy who dips between the boat and the line. I don't get it. If a crab drops off you have little room to snag it. Outside the line I have the rest of the boat. Been doing this almost 50 years.
Ty for sharing, nice set up
You’re welcome! Yeah that trotline scoops is a game changer. I’ve had pvc arms for a long time but when I switched to the scoop it was a game changer
hey can you tell me where to purchase the guide post you are using thanks
The scoop I got a at a local hardware store called Dyson Building Center. The arm is 1” aluminum square tube and the rod holder insert is from wahoo industry
Saves a few bucks catching your own for sure!
Yep! I saw bushel of jumbos were going for $400 in Annapolis 😬
This is great! Where do you buy salted eel? Or to you salt them yourself?
I get them from a local waterman. Here’s his FB profile: facebook.com/eric.robertson.104?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Thanks for the quick reply! I also have a 1,200 foot trotline, and have aways used chicken necks. I am in the northern bay. I have heard about waterman using SE. do you debait, refrigerant, or salt your linw between crabbing trips?
I pull the line and put it right in my chest freezer. Before the next trip I thaw it and replace baits as need. Normally the eel will last me 2 or so trips
Ole boy, just showed the entire world right where he ran lol.
Come on down! And if you crab that spot, stop by my pier to let me know how you did.
Asmr crab cleaning!!!
Just waiting for a really dirty crab
Trying to figure out if I can run a trout line on my boat regarding the crabbing license it's so confusing on what requirements you need to do crabbing with pots or a trout line. I just want to eat my own crabs I don't want to sell them
In Maryland(Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries) if you get the “Consolidated Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Boat License” you’ll be all set to use 1200ft of Trotline and/or 30 traps(not pots) on your boat
Pretty good early season run. I'll be out first time across the river Lower Machodoc this weekend.
I used to go to Piney Point inside the inlet near the ramp, usually do ok down closer to the main river. I noticed there aren't too many CML pots there like the main river and especially in VA creeks.
What depth were you working and if you don't mind sharing what body of water do you find larger later in the year? PAX?
Great timing on this vid thanks.
Thanks! I start crabbing the St. Mary’s River later in the year as well as the PAX. It sucks the PAX can get so crowded though.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
lived by piney point at tall timbers
Small world!
I Wish I had a boat(that I dont have to paddle)
I see a lot of people do well in those peddle kayaks. Or what about a small trolling motor?
@By The Water- Rob Schou Sooo about that I have 3 small motors, BUT they're all broken and my dad doesnt want to fix them I go on the boat 10 times more than him
Well that stinks…
@@Lietuvos.patriotaslearn to work on them motors yourself, good skill to have.
That’s great advice. Something is always breaking on a boat and having a working knowledge of how to repair most stuff is priceless
Another guy who dips between the boat and the line. I don't get it. If a crab drops off you have little room to snag it. Outside the line I have the rest of the boat. Been doing this almost 50 years.
Not at all.
Not at all?