keeping blue crabs alive
 

they seem to die on me almost instantly. anyone got any tips on keeping them happy for a day or so

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!

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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I bet my crab cakes are better than your fishcakes

I bet not!:biglaugh:

I'll gladly be the impartial judge of that!

Livewell.

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

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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we have a challenge and i THINK :think: it should be thoroughly tested.

Just make sure you keep them cool and wet, but don't put them in enough water to drown them!

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

I cannot wait!!!

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).
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I heard you guys needed someone with kitchen experience to help judge this?:uhuh:

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

Some Ice-Cold DosEquisXX and a few steamed Lobsters and we last a long time.....:uhuh:

I'll play the jury and executioner.

I'd go with at least 5 judges.
I'll volunteer as a willing audience taste tester!