How to Crab at the Perfect Depth
Have you ever noticed you can crab the same area year after year but certain spots mere yards apart can perform far better than others? A big reason behind this is depth. Dungeness crab congregate in areas that are relatively flat, sandy, and covered with seaweed, predominantly eelgrass. Finding the ideal habitat and placement for […]
Read MoreFall and Winter crabbing opener 2019
Its that time of year again! WDFW opened the season back up, in many places open everyday all the way until December 31st. Season was very solid up here in area 7 up by Bellingham, limited out most times we went, clams and smelly jelly were the trick to the big boys. In general, make […]
Read MoreHow to cook Crab
To be brief; Bring saltwater to boil and place crab in. Bring back to boil and cook for 20 minutes. Crab is very easy to cook. Hands down best way is to boil/steam your crabs whole. The yellow butter/fat that they hold in their bodies is vital to get that perfect salty crab taste. Start […]
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Tricks to find a Crabbing Hotspot
The Puget Sound Puget Sound is one of the best places to go Dungeness crabbing in the United States. This has been my backyard for my whole life and hasn’t steered me wrong yet. As far as location goes in Washington, there are quite a few places to go crabbing. Whereas we will focus primarily […]
Read More2019 Puget Sound Crab Season
Its officially official folks! The WDFW posted its new dates for this summer’s crab season here. Of note, a few changes from last year looks like many areas have a week or two less than usual. Bellingham where i’ll be at looks about the same as it did last year, from July to end of […]
Read MoreThe best crab bait I ever used
It was a beautiful summer day in Kitsap county. As I drove my dad’s truck down the highway my mind drifted to the potential bounty of crabs that I was hopefully about to stumble upon in the north hood canal. As I went through the mental checklists of gear in my head, a stream of […]
Read MoreDungeness Crab Fast Facts
Named after Dungeness, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula, the Dungeness crab is one of the most important and iconic seafoods in the Pacific Northwest. It is the state crustacean of Oregon and responsible for a 169 million dollar industry among the three continental West coast states. Fast Facts: Ranges from the Aleutian islands, Alaska to […]
Read MoreHow to catch Puget Sound Dungeness Crab
The summer season is here! As we eagerly await the WDFW dates, it’s finally time to start getting ready to smash this years crab season. Of all the fishing and hunting seasons of Washington state, my favorite is by far the Dungeness Crab. The Puget sound has some of the best crabbing the ocean has […]
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