Well, hey there, ya’ll! Let’s talk a bit about catchin’ them crabs, you know, down in Nehalem Bay, Oregon. It’s a good place, lots of them critters scuttlin’ around if you know how to get ’em.
Now, I ain’t no fancy expert or nothin’, but I’ve been yankin’ crabs outta that bay for a good long while now, and I can tell ya a thing or two. First off, you gotta know when to go. Folks say the best time is ’round September to November, but I’ve had some luck even in late summer and early winter, too. Shoot, you can even try your luck any time of year, but them other months, that’s when they’re really fat and juicy.
Where to go crabbin’, you ask? Well, Nehalem Bay, that’s where! It’s a real pretty spot, and the crabs, they just love it there. You can go off the docks, the piers, or even right off the beach if you want. I like findin’ a nice quiet spot where them city folk don’t bother me none.
Now, about them crabbin’ rules. They got some rules, you know. You don’t need to mark your lines if you’re just doin’ it for fun, but don’t go usin’ them fancy lines with the markings on ’em. Them’s for the commercial fellas. And you gotta make sure them crabs are big enough to keep. Them little fellas, you gotta throw ’em back. It’s the law, and it’s the right thing to do, let ‘em grow up a bit.
- Best time: September to November (but you can try anytime)
- Good spots: Docks, piers, beaches
- Rules: Don’t use marked lines, throw back small crabs
Let’s talk gear. You don’t need nothin’ fancy. Some folks use them crab pots, them wire cages. I like them ring nets myself. Just toss ‘em out with some bait – chicken, fish heads, whatever you got – and wait for them crabs to crawl in. Then, you pull ‘em up slow and steady, and there you go! Crabs for dinner!
Now, I’ve heard tell of a place called Kelly’s. Folks say it’s a good spot for learnin’ how to crab or just enjoyin’ the bounty of nature, whatever that means. I ain’t never been myself, but folks seem to like it. Me? I like my own little secret spots. Keeps them crowds away.
And speakin’ of bait, let me tell ya, them crabs ain’t picky. I’ve used all sorts of things – old chicken necks, fish guts, even them leftover hot dogs from that barbecue last week. Just make sure it’s somethin’ smelly, somethin’ that’ll get them crabs crawlin’ over for a sniff. And don’t forget to check your bait every so often. Them crabs are greedy, they’ll gobble it up fast.
So, there you have it. A little bit about crabbin’ in Nehalem Bay. It ain’t rocket science, you know. Just get yourself some gear, find a good spot, and have some patience. And remember, keep them little crabs safe, so they can grow up big and strong. Now get out there and catch yourself a mess of ‘em! Happy crabbin’, ya’ll!
One last thing, always watch the tides. You want to be there when the tide’s movin’, that’s when them crabs are most active. And dress warm, it can get chilly out on that water, even in the summer. And for goodness sake, be careful! Them docks and rocks can be slippery, and you don’t want to go fallin’ in.
And another thing I almost forgot! Make sure you got your license. You need a license to go crabbin’, don’t want to get yourself in trouble with the game warden now, do ya? They ain’t always the friendliest folks.
Alright, alright, I’m done now. Go get them crabs!
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