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07-27-2009, 07:03 PM
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Pete K.
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Calico crabs/ lure?
I always check the stomach of any bass I keep, and 90% of them have calico crabs in their stomach... This morning I found one with a 4 inch body in a bass's stomach. I am a frequent user of eels, but I am really starting to think that Calico crabs are a stripers favorite food, maybe due to how easily thay can be caught by a fish, as opposed to chasing a baitfish. Have any of you tried that little crab swimming lure? Not sure who makes it, but its the only one I've seen... Only drawback is its apparent lack of shore-castability... Any of you had any success with crab imitations?
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07-27-2009, 07:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Stamford,CT
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I just bought one (CW Crab). It does look kinda "flimsy" for casting. Will post the results.
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Mako 22ft
200 Evinrude
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07-28-2009, 04:33 AM
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Permanently Disconnected
Join Date: Nov 2002
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For a plastic lure they work pretty well
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07-28-2009, 04:59 AM
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07-28-2009, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ivanputski
I always check the stomach of any bass I keep, and 90% of them have calico crabs in their stomach... This morning I found one with a 4 inch body in a bass's stomach. I am a frequent user of eels, but I am really starting to think that Calico crabs are a stripers favorite food, maybe due to how easily thay can be caught by a fish, as opposed to chasing a baitfish. Have any of you tried that little crab swimming lure? Not sure who makes it, but its the only one I've seen... Only drawback is its apparent lack of shore-castability... Any of you had any success with crab imitations?
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Ivan,
One thing I learned long ago was that when the bass are grubbing crabs and lobster its time to use eels. As soon as I saw that bass had crabs in their stomach I switched to eels. Bass that are actively grubbing crustaceans have their heads down and often ignore plugs. During those times you have to get your presentation at their eye level - best way to do that is with eels or baits. I'm sure a fake crab/lobster will work at times but IMO the eel will produce better results. Another method that will work is picking up crabs as you wade and using them(without weight) - cast them out - let them settle - and move them along slowly with pauses. Too much work for me though.
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DZ
Recreational Surfcaster
"Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit"
Bi + Ne = SB 2
If you haven't heard of the Snowstorm Blitz of 1987 - you someday will.
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07-28-2009, 08:41 AM
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Pete K.
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Thanks for the input DZ...
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