View Full Version : keeping blue crabs alive


niko
08-09-2013, 01:40 PM
they seem to die on me almost instantly. anyone got any tips on keeping them happy for a day or so

BigFish
08-09-2013, 01:45 PM
Don't let them see that ugly mug! Its enough to frighten any small sea creature to death!!!:rotf2:

I suggest wearing a paper bag with cutout eyes while catching!

zimmy
08-09-2013, 02:09 PM
a live box in saltwater is best. nextbest is ice in bottom of cooler, covered by a rackto prevent drowning and crabs on top. add moist seaweed or burlap. keep moist and cool
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niko
08-09-2013, 02:14 PM
Don't let them see that ugly mug! Its enough to frighten any small sea creature to death!!!:rotf2:

I suggest wearing a paper bag with cutout eyes while catching!

I bet my crab cakes are better than your fishcakes

BigFish
08-09-2013, 02:21 PM
I bet not!:biglaugh:

PRBuzz
08-09-2013, 02:27 PM
I'll gladly be the impartial judge of that!

basswipe
08-09-2013, 03:36 PM
Livewell.

N.ShoreFisher
08-09-2013, 04:07 PM
I'll gladly be the impartial judge of that!

You might need a tie breaker....so I'm happy to help as well! :)

flyvice11787
08-10-2013, 01:08 AM
You can just leave them in a bucket covered with a damp towel in the coolest part of the house. If you have a large cooler with a drain plug, put them in that. Leave the drain plug open toss in a bag of ice and cover with a burlap bag or old towel. Put the crabs on top and close the cover. And if the wife is really cool about it, just empty a vegetable drawer in the fridge and dump the crabs right in and close.
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Raven
08-10-2013, 05:08 AM
I bet my crab cakes are better than your fishcakes
we have a challenge and i THINK :think: it should be thoroughly tested.

MakoMike
08-10-2013, 08:45 AM
Just make sure you keep them cool and wet, but don't put them in enough water to drown them!

niko
08-10-2013, 08:59 AM
we have a challenge and i THINK :think: it should be thoroughly tested.

i'll make a batch of mini crab cakes and horseraddish dipping sauce for the next s-b event.

piemma
08-10-2013, 09:00 AM
i'll make a batch of mini crab cakes and horseraddish dipping sauce for the next s-b event.

I cannot wait!!!

RickBomba
08-10-2013, 10:10 AM
we have a challenge and i THINK :think: it should be thoroughly tested.

You fools obviously need a professional to judge the competition.

I humbly volunteer my services (please note that I am throwing my hat in the ring well before Jeff Spencer jumps in).
:devil2:

ThrowingTimber
08-12-2013, 06:57 AM
I heard you guys needed someone with kitchen experience to help judge this?:uhuh:

beamie
08-12-2013, 06:01 PM
You might need a tie breaker....so I'm happy to help as well! :)

Can't have 2 judges, needs to be an odd number. I'll be the third judge.

bloocrab
08-12-2013, 08:19 PM
Some Ice-Cold DosEquisXX and a few steamed Lobsters and we last a long time.....:uhuh:

Rappin Mikey
08-12-2013, 08:51 PM
I'll play the jury and executioner.

FishermanTim
08-13-2013, 10:14 AM
I'd go with at least 5 judges.
I'll volunteer as a willing audience taste tester!