Dont throw back those ugly crabs! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. Adventure · 02-12-2012, 01:44 PM

I dunno I didn't hear back. I hope he landed something awesome.

That one crab was enough to make 4 hockey puck sized cakes.

lowprofile · 02-12-2012, 01:50 PM

i took a bunch home a few years back. not alot of meat but they sure taste good.

Bennyblanco · 02-12-2012, 05:08 PM

Hey Luke good night out there.im glad that at least one of us cought dinner,josh and I came back dry.we went all the way to Newport pier without a bite.then went back in the bay josh hook up on some small calicos.i was tired from the trip back from the pier,so I just drop my rig to the bottom and laid back.i don't know how long I was out,but josh called me on the radio and woke me up.at that time I was floating without lights,because the battery died.woke up quick and headed out.when I got to my truck I check the time and it was 2:30am.
Good seen you guys out there.next time it will be Dana point ( the pipe)

jorluivil · 02-12-2012, 05:22 PM

Someone told me that people are know to use pressure washers to clean those things up and those some people told me these are almost as good if not better than lobster.

Mr. Adventure · 02-12-2012, 05:48 PM

Dang! That late? I've got to get a wet suit, I had to get out I was freezing. I've been guilty of nodding off on my kayak before.

I've never done Dana point but would be down to give it a go.

Mr. Adventure · 02-12-2012, 05:50 PM

Pressure washer would be a good idea. I used a hog pressure nozzle and it didn't do much for the outside, but when I took the carapace off it worked great for the nastiness inside.

bubblehide · 02-12-2012, 08:16 PM

I've always called them spider crabs. I would suggest pulling off the legs to cook, Then you can pull off the carapace (kinda like a skull cap) and clean the insides before boiling. But they do make some good eats.

02-12-2012, 01:50 PM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	i took a bunch home a few years back. not alot of meat but they sure taste good. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

02-12-2012, 05:22 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Someone told me that people are know to use pressure washers to clean those things up and those some people told me these are almost as good if not better than lobster. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-12-2012, 01:44 PM	#1
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	I dunno I didn't hear back. I hope he landed something awesome. That one crab was enough to make 4 hockey puck sized cakes.

02-12-2012, 05:08 PM	#3
Bennyblanco Ironman Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Inland empire Posts: 175	Hey Luke good night out there.im glad that at least one of us cought dinner,josh and I came back dry.we went all the way to Newport pier without a bite.then went back in the bay josh hook up on some small calicos.i was tired from the trip back from the pier,so I just drop my rig to the bottom and laid back.i don't know how long I was out,but josh called me on the radio and woke me up.at that time I was floating without lights,because the battery died.woke up quick and headed out.when I got to my truck I check the time and it was 2:30am. Good seen you guys out there.next time it will be Dana point ( the pipe)

02-12-2012, 05:48 PM	#5
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Dang! That late? I've got to get a wet suit, I had to get out I was freezing. I've been guilty of nodding off on my kayak before. I've never done Dana point but would be down to give it a go.

02-12-2012, 05:50 PM	#6
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Pressure washer would be a good idea. I used a hog pressure nozzle and it didn't do much for the outside, but when I took the carapace off it worked great for the nastiness inside.

02-12-2012, 08:16 PM	#7
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	I've always called them spider crabs. I would suggest pulling off the legs to cook, Then you can pull off the carapace (kinda like a skull cap) and clean the insides before boiling. But they do make some good eats.