NWDC Crabfest '06

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:09 am

I decided the other day that I want to go crabbing. Which one of you knows how to do the whole shebang? We need:

crabbing license

measuring thingy

goodie bag

crab cleaning/preparation skillz

Grateful Diver · Post by **Grateful Diver** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:01 am

Crabs ... yum!

I've got the license ... the goodie bag ... the gauge ... the catching skills ... the cleaning skills ... and the appetite.

So when are we goin' ???

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Scubak · Post by **Scubak** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:09 am

Crabs...yummy!!!
I also have the license, the measuring thingy, the goody bag, the skilz and the appetite..
I'm with Bob, So when we going?
K

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:34 am

Well, this might sound like a stupid question but... where are we allowed to kidnap crab?

I can go this Sunday if anyone is available. Preferably meet around 11ish or so.

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:48 am

Oh me too, me too!

I also have a bag, a crab measury thingy, and my license, all virgin I might add, unfortunately!

Let's go crab wranglin'!

Grateful Diver · Post by **Grateful Diver** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:11 pm

Well ... we could always put together a combination newbie/crab dive at Langley. Tides being what they are, you'd want a site with little current, reasonably shallow depth, and (of course) some chance for catching crabs.

Langley might be the best choice ... they've even got bathrooms and fresh-water showers ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Cuppie · Post by **Cuppie** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:09 pm

I want to go also, i have to work sat until 3pm so i dont know if that will be too late to go with the rest of you. I also have all the gear. I think it will be interesting because i have only been crabing from a boat....but i do have the cleaning skills!!

I hope this works: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/shelfish/crabreg/index.shtml

That is the site that shows the areas open to crabing

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:36 pm

Bob are you talking about the langley tire reef? Thats a good dive spot Im in!!

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:07 pm

I am in for sure, but in crabbing we want to crab in the early evening like 7ish (PM) and early morning like 7ish (AM). otherwise the crab are in rocks and you may see a few but most likely no limit..

So i think we should meet up at langley tire reef around 430 and bullshit and gear up and bulshit and suit up, and bulshit and splash around 7pm and dive and boil crab.

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:32 pm

Well, unfortunately I cannot make it at that time/day

, but someone please save me a few legs!

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:52 am

I too am hosed till Sunday afternoon... ](*,) Out of town this week.

But I will monitor the thread in case the time day changes! Surely we can do this more than once!

Scubak · Post by **Scubak** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:58 am

What is the confirmed meet time and spot...
I would like to go!
K

Grateful Diver · Post by **Grateful Diver** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:57 am

I'll be there around 4 or so. Can't stick around late, as I have an early morning obligation on Sunday and need my beauty sleep. If anyone wants to splash around 5'ish or so, I'll be up for it. Y'all can do a later dive as you please ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Cuppie · Post by **Cuppie** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:12 pm

sorry guys i cant make it this time, i have to work late that day and even stop by work later that night to make sure all the fluffy animals are happy!! maybe i'll catch ya next time, do let us know how it goes!!

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:57 pm

I'm still in..

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:44 pm

Yeah, we will see I am helping with an open water class in the morn. If I remember right that is a resonably shallow dive. But the tire reef is really cool, I dont care if catch any crab but that would be a bonus. I will see you there. GD you would'nt have directions would you?? Ive only been there once. Im pretty sure I remeber how to get there but just incase..

Grateful Diver · Post by **Grateful Diver** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:56 pm

Take the ferry from Mukilteo ... I would plan to be on at least the 3 PM ferry, and keep in mind it's a Saturday so there may be a wait.

Once on the other side, go about 3 miles, There's a turnoff on the right, just past the Red Apple grocery store (a gas station on the corner). Take that right ... there's a sign for Langley.

Go past the fair grounds. Turn right at the sign that says "City Center" ... I think it's 1st St, but don't hold me to it.

About a quarter mile or so down the road turns hard left to go into town. Just on that turn there's a street off to the right (there's a lot of signs there). Take that street down the hill. The parking lot, fishing pier, and dive site are at the end of the road.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Cuppie · Post by **Cuppie** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:08 pm

im afraid to say it but mav prob isnt going to make it either, im sure he will post something but as of know i think he's going to a boy's only party.... bachelor party. i really want to join you but there is no way i can get there and have energy for a dive at splash time. We need to plan another crab fest on a sunday....be sure to take some pic of the tire reef, im curious to see what things are like out there!!

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:12 pm

Grateful Diver wrote:Take the ferry from Mukilteo ... I would plan to be on at least the 3 PM ferry, and keep in mind it's a Saturday so there may be a wait.

Once on the other side, go about 3 miles, There's a turnoff on the right, just past the Red Apple grocery store (a gas station on the corner). Take that right ... there's a sign for Langley.

Go past the fair grounds. Turn right at the sign that says "City Center" ... I think it's 1st St, but don't hold me to it.

About a quarter mile or so down the road turns hard left to go into town. Just on that turn there's a street off to the right (there's a lot of signs there). Take that street down the hill. The parking lot, fishing pier, and dive site are at the end of the road.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Thanks..

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:22 pm

425 -345-4479

call me after 12:00 I should be done with class by then..

Sasquatch · Post by **Sasquatch** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:10 pm

Well. This will teach me to sign in more often...

I just read the thread. It's 909PM and while you're on the beach I'm sitting in my freakin' office.

Shit!

Sasquatch · Post by **Sasquatch** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:14 pm

](*,)

I propose that we think of a way to provide a voluntary list of telephone numbers on, say, a single thread or as part of the member profile.

For future reference, should you need another crab hunter or carpool or travelling companion or dive buddy please jot this down and gimme a call:

425-478-6334

Dave "Sasquatch" Smith

sandman98007 · Post by **sandman98007** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:32 pm

would love to go, but we have to pay the bills.....

Darn

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:47 pm

As amatter of fact we do have A contact list check it out..

Sasquatch · Post by **Sasquatch** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 10:50 pm

It figures you all would have a CONTACT LIST. I'll post to it as well.

Thanks, DD

(Checked it out and it seems a little loose but, hey, whatever works)

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