Opening Day of Stone Crab Season - A Successful First Pull

⚡️Stone crab season has opened on October 15th and runs till May 1st.

🦀We have 10 traps out for stone crabs and aim to collect both claws from each crab.

🛠️We had to install escape rings in our traps, but we initially placed them incorrectly. We fixed the issue by moving them to the bottom half of the trap.

🎣We received bait from T-man, including yellowtail snapper and tuna carcasses, to attract the crabs.

📸We did a photo shoot with Jeff from Florida Sportsman magazine during our stone crab trip.

When does stone crab season start and end?

—Stone crab season starts on October 15th and ends on May 1st.

How many traps do you have for stone crabs?

—We have a total of 10 traps for stone crabs.

Why did you need to install escape rings in your traps?

—Escape rings allow smaller crabs to exit the trap, ensuring sustainability. They help preserve the crab population.

What kind of bait do you use for stone crabs?

—We use a variety of bait, including yellowtail snapper and tuna carcasses, to attract the stone crabs.

Do you offer eco tours or crab trips for interested individuals?

—Yes, we offer eco tours and crab trips where you can join us in pulling the traps and experiencing the process firsthand. Contact us for more information.

00:00Stone crab season has begun, and a successful first pull was made.

02:32Escape rings were incorrectly placed in the traps initially, but they were fixed.

04:23We received bait from T-man and other providers, including yellowtail snapper and tuna carcasses.

07:23The traps were pulled one by one, and stone crabs were collected from each trap.

09:58A total of 26 stone crabs were collected in the first pull of the season.