A New Episode of Crabbers is in the works and some other fun ones coming… 🥕🍪🦀 Thanks to all who have ordered merch! 🇺🇸👍. Heard we may be close to selling out of some items on the first run.
Captain it is sad to hear this. I told my wife a month ago with the price of Crabs being $400 to $500 a bushel and people paying it, that the state will step in and start cracking down. It’s just too much money involved now. And then you hear shutting the season down for two weeks in August, which no crabber would want. They dangle that to get you to agree something on the other end that doesn’t seem as harsh. Also remember once they take something, you won’t get it back. I will never get to trotline at night again or on Wednesday that does not have a holiday attached to it. I am all for the conservation of our crab population, but also want to see a system that looks at all the aspects and gives back when able. I understand this is your livelihood and I respect your opinions. Thank you for sharing.
Interesting seeing such an educated crabber. You understand that the issue is society at large affecting water quality. Run offs from fertilizers used on farms is also an issue in Virginia as it creates algal bloom and dead zones.
I am an anomaly. I have a Bachelors in Marine Science. Worked at Md DNR for 3 years as a water quality biologist before becoming a crabber. Farms can be an issue but when you look at the cleanest part of the Bay it's the rural areas. Getting all the sewage treatment plans to remove Nitrogen is the Key to truly Saving the Bay.
I'm sorry man but truth is commercial crabbers are killing populations, those guys on the eastern shore catch crabs by the tons everyday, and this has been going on for over 20 years. They even have youtube pages showing the process of how many crabs they pull in a day. So to blame the rec. crabber or weekender is absurd I watched this take place 1st hand with the rockfish/ striper populations and oysters.
I would say it's neither. We all need to stop blaming each other and look deeper into what is going on. Science proves that recreational and commercial are not taking too many. There are other issues like dirty water that are the real problem.
Hope y'all are able to continue doing what you love,I'll keep supporting,after watching this video got me thinking of all the crabbers,I work at BWI airport my main job is aircraft deicing,it's an awesome job,our season runs from August until April 15th,we don't start sctual deicing until October,if you know any crebbers who want a job in your off season shoot me a message the pay is 18 dollars an hour/on call.ive been doing it for 5 years and love it with a passion.just a thought.cheere
Captain c.j. down here in South Carolina they're catching giant blue females and giant blue male crab it slows down in the winter time like it does anywhere else. But crabbing down here in the south is booming do you think maybe the crabs have moved to saltier water. In the lower part of North Carolina the crabbing is doing very good. But our weather down here in South Carolina has been very hot the past week and a half
Hard to say what's going on. All the females go to the lower Bay to spawn. Then the larvae go into the Ocean. Could be getting pushed further south. Nobody knows.
Shane you are correct they're just trying to save face at the expense of owner operators Im a Maine lobsterman know nothing about blue crab it's all agenda driven with no real action other than hurt the small guy
I think the crabs are moving north. We have an enormous amount of them in Rhode Island now. As an old Back River crabber, I get my fill all summer here in new england. Plus the water here is clean and salty. The crabs taste incredible.
was wondering what a commercial crabbers take would be on the fact commercial crabbers can keep females but rec crabbers cant. seems like it would be the opposite.
I really wish there was a way I could contact you by phone and talk to you more about what's going on in the waters where you are. I'm originally from the Snow Hill Maryland
I need to find a reliable place to have some shipped to me in maine im desperately wanting to have some crabs from my childhood to share with my family.
It’s the cheapest way politically to look like action is being taken. Maybe instead of billions going out of the country, it could be spent improving the water quality of ours? 🤷♂️ The benefits would be immeasurable.
Chesapeake Bay Blue crabs are being used for batteries longevity by using CHITIN from their shells. this is why there is a SHORTAGE of crabs in the CHESAPEAKE BAY!!
This issue is definitely a multi-variable problem. But since the imagined over-harvest is the easiest to manage, the government is of course taking the easier route. I think cat fish and white perch population in the bay contributes quite a lot a well. From now on, I am gonna take a catch and destroy to all cats.
A New Episode of Crabbers is in the works and some other fun ones coming… 🥕🍪🦀 Thanks to all who have ordered merch! 🇺🇸👍. Heard we may be close to selling out of some items on the first run.
Captain it is sad to hear this. I told my wife a month ago with the price of Crabs being $400 to $500 a bushel and people paying it, that the state will step in and start cracking down. It’s just too much money involved now. And then you hear shutting the season down for two weeks in August, which no crabber would want. They dangle that to get you to agree something on the other end that doesn’t seem as harsh. Also remember once they take something, you won’t get it back. I will never get to trotline at night again or on Wednesday that does not have a holiday attached to it. I am all for the conservation of our crab population, but also want to see a system that looks at all the aspects and gives back when able. I understand this is your livelihood and I respect your opinions. Thank you for sharing.
Your right we don't often get things back even when the numbers are back up.
I'm going to be praying for you guys 👍🙏❤️😎🛥️🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀
Appreciate it. We will take em.
Hey can you drop a link for those Bayard gloves? I'd like to try those stainless steel gloves
Haha, I’m sure he’ll be thrilled to know that’s their name now. We’ll post it.
A subscriber sent them too me. His name is Bayard. He got them off Amazon.
Interesting seeing such an educated crabber. You understand that the issue is society at large affecting water quality. Run offs from fertilizers used on farms is also an issue in Virginia as it creates algal bloom and dead zones.
I am an anomaly. I have a Bachelors in Marine Science. Worked at Md DNR for 3 years as a water quality biologist before becoming a crabber. Farms can be an issue but when you look at the cleanest part of the Bay it's the rural areas. Getting all the sewage treatment plans to remove Nitrogen is the Key to truly Saving the Bay.
Great video Captain! How long does it take for the crabs to hardin’ back up after the upcoming shed?
Branko Hodzic Photography really dug into the science on this one. It's usually a couple weeks for them to fill back in.
I'm sorry man but truth is commercial crabbers are killing populations, those guys on the eastern shore catch crabs by the tons everyday, and this has been going on for over 20 years. They even have youtube pages showing the process of how many crabs they pull in a day. So to blame the rec. crabber or weekender is absurd I watched this take place 1st hand with the rockfish/ striper populations and oysters.
What a load of crap. It is absolutely the guys that wanna go out for “fun” that are killing off the population. Let the men work
I would say it's neither. We all need to stop blaming each other and look deeper into what is going on. Science proves that recreational and commercial are not taking too many. There are other issues like dirty water that are the real problem.
Hope things get better! The crab prices are definitely going through the roof!
Thank you. Prices are up but I'm not making anymore. It's just off setting all the increased costs. Nobody is winning.
Hope y'all are able to continue doing what you love,I'll keep supporting,after watching this video got me thinking of all the crabbers,I work at BWI airport my main job is aircraft deicing,it's an awesome job,our season runs from August until April 15th,we don't start sctual deicing until October,if you know any crebbers who want a job in your off season shoot me a message the pay is 18 dollars an hour/on call.ive been doing it for 5 years and love it with a passion.just a thought.cheere
Appreciate the info. Ill definitely pass it on. Its tough to find winter only work.
Captain c.j. down here in South Carolina they're catching giant blue females and giant blue male crab it slows down in the winter time like it does anywhere else. But crabbing down here in the south is booming do you think maybe the crabs have moved to saltier water. In the lower part of North Carolina the crabbing is doing very good. But our weather down here in South Carolina has been very hot the past week and a half
Hard to say what's going on. All the females go to the lower Bay to spawn. Then the larvae go into the Ocean. Could be getting pushed further south. Nobody knows.
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i agree i don't think the regulations help out much it is just a way for the politicians to say see we r doing something.
No doubt
Shane you are correct they're just trying to save face at the expense of owner operators Im a Maine lobsterman know nothing about blue crab
it's all agenda driven with no real action other than hurt the small guy
I think the crabs are moving north. We have an enormous amount of them in Rhode Island now. As an old Back River crabber, I get my fill all summer here in new england. Plus the water here is clean and salty. The crabs taste incredible.
That's great. Northern crabs are always better when they gotta winter over.
Not worth the money not as advertised
was wondering what a commercial crabbers take would be on the fact commercial crabbers can keep females but rec crabbers cant. seems like it would be the opposite.
Get any screech owls in that box?
Not yet. We had a few Kestrels around. Really need to put it in a better spot.
Increase regulations and improve waste water treatment plants !!!!!
so many issues. there are a million pots everywhere in the bay. the water is dirry, theres no grass lands hardly.
I really wish there was a way I could contact you by phone and talk to you more about what's going on in the waters where you are.
I'm originally from the Snow Hill Maryland
I need to find a reliable place to have some shipped to me in maine im desperately wanting to have some crabs from my childhood to share with my family.
There are a couple places here that do it.
I see you was talking about help issues, if you or anyone you know on the boat needs help let me know
I'm good right now. There are usually always guys looking.
great 👍👍🤔more government regulations 😠. our government truly hates the little guy the owner operator but it is easier for them to regulate us
I wouldn't say they hate us but we are definitely the easiest to regulate.
It’s the cheapest way politically to look like action is being taken. Maybe instead of billions going out of the country, it could be spent improving the water quality of ours? 🤷♂️ The benefits would be immeasurable.
@@brankohodzic I replied to you but it looks like RUclips took it down
@@joshwelner1951 I didn't even see it in the held for review section... No worries, I believe we're on the same page.
Chesapeake Bay Blue crabs are being used for batteries longevity by using CHITIN from their shells. this is why there is a SHORTAGE of crabs in the CHESAPEAKE BAY!!
I heard that. They are using crab shells from processed crabs.
sewage plants are killing the water ways /fix it
This issue is definitely a multi-variable problem. But since the imagined over-harvest is the easiest to manage, the government is of course taking the easier route. I think cat fish and white perch population in the bay contributes quite a lot a well. From now on, I am gonna take a catch and destroy to all cats.
We do alot of videos on theLower Chesapeake here, love your channel. Keep up the great videos.
BLUE CATFISH = BOTTOM FEEDERS
No doubt. I've seen studys that say they stop eating crabs after 18 inches though. Definitely need more research on them.
I use crabs for catfishing. Cut the legs. Take off the top shell and cut them into quarters.
@@MC302oils I was going to use catfish to catch crabs lol
@@TrevorsCrabs just don’t catch the crabs that’ll send you to the hospital for medication lol
First hahahaha