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Crabbing Season In Oregon

Crabbing Season In Oregon

If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding outdoor activity, look no further than crabbing season in Oregon. Every year, thousands of people flock to the Oregon coast to take part in this incredibly fun activity. From late June through August, crabbers can enjoy...

Crab Traps: How Clam Bags Work

Crab Traps: How Clam Bags Work

Bait bags are a familiar sight in pot and trap fisheries. However, these bags have also found a new purpose in the trotline fishery for blue crab in the Chesapeake Bay. As traditional bait like razor clams work best for catching blue crabs, fishermen put them in bait...

What Is A Crabbing Snood?

What Is A Crabbing Snood?

What is a Crabbing Snood? Snoods are a crabber's term for a short line (6-8") used to connect baits/bait bags to long main trotline (600-1,500'). Snoods are designed to allow bait to move freely away from the main trotline...thus allowing crabs to "swim" with the bait...

Crabbing Season In Maryland

Crabbing Season In Maryland

Crabbing season in Maryland is a highly anticipated time of year for both locals and visitors. The season typically runs from April to December, with the peak months being June through August. During this time, blue crabs are harvested from the Chesapeake Bay and its...