OT: Blue Crabs

[Vermilion]

Hello Friends. Grew up in Lancaster and loved picking blue crabs. Now living in MN, we usually order over the internet once or twice per year. Crazy expensive but we loved them.

I was going to order today from ordercrabs.com (run by Chesapeake Connection-Lancaster) and they have almost doubled in price in just the last few years. Anything going on with crabs that would explain the very steep dollar increase? Any suggestions for good places to look online for shipping? I used to get X Large (6 1/2" to 7") for about $100 per dozen. Now they are close to $200, and that's without shipping. Thanks for any insight

 

[TiogaLion]

Hello Friends. Grew up in Lancaster and loved picking blue crabs. Now living in MN, we usually order over the internet once or twice per year. Crazy expensive but we loved them.

I was going to order today from ordercrabs.com (run by Chesapeake Connection-Lancaster) and they have almost doubled in price in just the last few years. Anything going on with crabs that would explain the very steep dollar increase? Any suggestions for good places to look online for shipping? I used to get X Large (6 1/2" to 7") for about $100 per dozen. Now they are close to $200, and that's without shipping. Thanks for any insight

Well, the season hasn't even started yet as the water temps have been in the low 50's (unless you're getting Florida, Louisiana, Texas crabs). The winter dredge numbers have been quite low for the last 3 years, and this year's report isn't out yet (not a good sign).

The best time to get big crabs is September and October.

 

[Lion84]

Driving to the South Jersey Shore yesterday a guy had a sign out for $40.00 Dollars for 3 dozen #2"s right off Route 47. Of course you are right there and not in MN.

 

[rigi19040]

That is really expensive and I would not pay that much. Does any of your local seafood places have them? Maybe try some of the other species til prices drop. Dungeness crabs, stone crabs ect. Anyone ever have mud crabs? They are like a monster blue claw.

I crab and we have 4 commercial traps. The crabbing has been terrible the last few years. I have a couple theories. There has been a ton of rays in NJ. I see schools of hundreds. I think rays have cleaned out the crabs. I also see lots of evasive crabs that I never saw before.

 

[rigi19040]

Driving to the South Jersey Shore yesterday a guy had a sign out for $40.00 Dollars for 3 dozen #2"s right off Route 47. Of course you are right there and not in MN.

I see that sign every week. I think it is right before the horse farm.

 

[Vermilion]

Thanks for the responses friends...

 

[PSU87]

Hello Friends. Grew up in Lancaster and loved picking blue crabs. Now living in MN, we usually order over the internet once or twice per year. Crazy expensive but we loved them.

I was going to order today from ordercrabs.com (run by Chesapeake Connection-Lancaster) and they have almost doubled in price in just the last few years. Anything going on with crabs that would explain the very steep dollar increase? Any suggestions for good places to look online for shipping? I used to get X Large (6 1/2" to 7") for about $100 per dozen. Now they are close to $200, and that's without shipping. Thanks for any insight

Tariffs

 

[prt]

Hello Friends. Grew up in Lancaster and loved picking blue crabs. Now living in MN, we usually order over the internet once or twice per year. Crazy expensive but we loved them.

I was going to order today from ordercrabs.com (run by Chesapeake Connection-Lancaster) and they have almost doubled in price in just the last few years. Anything going on with crabs that would explain the very steep dollar increase? Any suggestions for good places to look online for shipping? I used to get X Large (6 1/2" to 7") for about $100 per dozen. Now they are close to $200, and that's without shipping. Thanks for any insight

I got a dozen crabs for free back in college.

 

[Lion84]

I see that sign every week. I think it is right before the horse farm.

Yup - you are spot on was - $30.00 a few years ago.

 

[Vermilion]

Anyone ever order online? Any suggestions?

 

[Mr. Potter]

My Favorite Food ever. Can't eat them anymore deathly allergic. I would pay whatever they cost. It's not like you're eating them every day. Go for it. You only live once, maybe?

Shalom

 

[Mr. Potter]

Anyone ever order online? Any suggestions?

Yes. It's like getting Omaha steaks package.

Let me know how they were.

 

[CVLion]

I got a dozen crabs for free back in college.

I had a fraternity brother in college who earned the nickname “Seafood” for that reason

 

[Tgar]

Late 1980s, early 1990s, out on the old Indian Head Highway headed south. Always Sunday, hopefully August, hot, late afternoon. Stopping at one of the trucks and grabbing a bushel of Number Ones, sitting down at the picnic table with the folks, pounding Lagers and Natty Boh’s

Heaven.

Now, once in a while, when lucky, a fresh dozen of Dungeness in Pacific City with family and friends, beers. These are things worth experiencing.

 

[CVLion]

Late 1980s, early 1990s, out on the old Indian Head Highway headed south. Always Sunday, hopefully August, hot, late afternoon. Stopping at one of the trucks and grabbing a bushel of Number Ones, sitting down at the picnic table with the folks, pounding Lagers and Natty Boh’s

Heaven.

Now, once in a while, when lucky, a fresh dozen of Dungeness in Pacific City. These are things worth experiencing.

I haven’t had Dungeness crabs in a LONG time… so good.

 

[Bison13]

Late 1980s, early 1990s, out on the old Indian Head Highway headed south. Always Sunday, hopefully August, hot, late afternoon. Stopping at one of the trucks and grabbing a bushel of Number Ones, sitting down at the picnic table with the folks, pounding Lagers and Natty Boh’s

Heaven.

Now, once in a while, when lucky, a fresh dozen of Dungeness in Pacific City with family and friends, beers. These are things worth experiencing.

Indian head highway, Charles county part?

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

I got a dozen crabs for free back in college.

 

[Vermilion]

Had plenty of Dungeness crabs, but nothing like the taste of a blue crab in my mind.

 

[PSU Mike]

Late 1980s, early 1990s, out on the old Indian Head Highway headed south. Always Sunday, hopefully August, hot, late afternoon. Stopping at one of the trucks and grabbing a bushel of Number Ones, sitting down at the picnic table with the folks, pounding Lagers and Natty Boh’s

Heaven.

Now, once in a while, when lucky, a fresh dozen of Dungeness in Pacific City with family and friends, beers. These are things worth experiencing.

In my limited time in WA I was surprised how many Dungeoness were crawling in the shallows where we’d be wading and casting for sea-run cutts. Had I been so inclined, a dozen would have been maybe a 30 minute effort.

 

[pamdlion]

Large Male Crabs

jimmysfamousseafood.com

Jimmy’s will ship anywhere.

 

[PSU87]

Had plenty of Dungeness crabs, but nothing like the taste of a blue crab in my mind.

Agree completely....dungeness, snow and king crab are just "easier".... taste wise nothing beats blue crab

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

Zeno’s on Friday nights… back in the day… all the crabs you wanted, or did not want!!

 

[Tgar]

Indian head highway, Charles county part?

Yes, Charles County Md. South of Fort Washington. Pretty Redneck area back in the day with a cement block package store at every crossroad. Now it is one development after another. Route 210 from Fort Washington down to Indian Head. Rural back then, poor. Some good BBQ Stands.

 

[BostonNit]

Hello Friends. Grew up in Lancaster and loved picking blue crabs. Now living in MN, we usually order over the internet once or twice per year. Crazy expensive but we loved them.

I was going to order today from ordercrabs.com (run by Chesapeake Connection-Lancaster) and they have almost doubled in price in just the last few years. Anything going on with crabs that would explain the very steep dollar increase? Any suggestions for good places to look online for shipping? I used to get X Large (6 1/2" to 7") for about $100 per dozen. Now they are close to $200, and that's without shipping. Thanks for any insight

I order a few times a year too, and just bite the bullet on the prices. If you register with the websites you'll get emails when they have an exceptionally good catch and offer deals.

 

[Vermilion]

Large Male Crabs

jimmysfamousseafood.com

Jimmy’s will ship anywhere.

Excellent, thank you

 

[pamdlion]

Great crab cakes for $50. The Crab Bomb. Worth it.

Jerry's Seafood Home of the World Famous Crab Bomb

Jerry's Seafood Home of the World Famous Crab Bomb! We serve the freshest seafood in Maryland, including crab, oysters, shrimp, and chef-inspired specialties. Whether you’re dining in, ordering online, or hosting an event, experience the best seafood prepared to perfection. Visit us today!

jerrysseafood.com

 

[Vermilion]

Great crab cakes for $50. The Crab Bomb. Worth it.

Jerry's Seafood Home of the World Famous Crab Bomb

Jerry's Seafood Home of the World Famous Crab Bomb! We serve the freshest seafood in Maryland, including crab, oysters, shrimp, and chef-inspired specialties. Whether you’re dining in, ordering online, or hosting an event, experience the best seafood prepared to perfection. Visit us today!

jerrysseafood.com

Wow, they look great

 

[pamdlion]

Wow, they look great

Another good one. Bucket of Balls for $160 makes 4-6 good sized crab cakes.

Products | Pappas Seafood Co.

 

[Bison13]

there were still families that were sharecropping down there in the early 2000's. Lots of good local food from little mom and pops Im sure. Definitely not the same place as 25 years ago

 

[LionGrad2001]

Anyone ever order online? Any suggestions?

Like you Vermilion, I grew up just outside Lancaster, PA and spent lots of time on the shores of OCMD in the summers Living out here in NorCal now for 23 years. I order mine 2x a year from Blue Crab Express. Never had a bad batch from Blue Crab Express. They let you customize your seasoning and overnight ship. Delicious and feels like sitting in OCMD picking away, drinking beers and orange crushes and not having a care in the world.

 

[Vermilion]

Like you Vermilion, I grew up just outside Lancaster, PA and spent lots of time on the shores of OCMD in the summers Living out here in NorCal now for 23 years. I order mine 2x a year from Blue Crab Express. Never had a bad batch from Blue Crab Express. They let you customize your seasoning and overnight ship. Delicious and feels like sitting in OCMD picking away, drinking beers and orange crushes and not having a care in the world.

Outstanding, thank you!!

 

[TiogaLion]

If you want some fantastic crab cakes and don't feel like making them yourself, go to:

Products | G&M Crabcakes

G&M Restaurant is an award-winning Baltimore seafood restaurant serving the best crab cakes, steaks, desserts & more. Dine-in or order online.

gandmcrabcakes.com

 

[Vermilion]

Hello, just wondering how the crab season is shaping up? Hoping for a great summer harvest and possibly lower online prices. Thank you

 

[Woodpecker]

Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Population Falls to 'Distressing Low'
You can follow along here

 

[kgilbert78]

My Favorite Food ever. Can't eat them anymore deathly allergic. I would pay whatever they cost. It's not like you're eating them every day. Go for it. You only live once, maybe?

Shalom

I recently developed an allergy to scallops and clams. Was ok with crab the same trip, but not talking any chances going forward.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

We eat crabs here

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[Vermilion]

Wish they could ship to MN!!!

 

[bdgan]

Hello Friends. Grew up in Lancaster and loved picking blue crabs. Now living in MN, we usually order over the internet once or twice per year. Crazy expensive but we loved them.

I was going to order today from ordercrabs.com (run by Chesapeake Connection-Lancaster) and they have almost doubled in price in just the last few years. Anything going on with crabs that would explain the very steep dollar increase? Any suggestions for good places to look online for shipping? I used to get X Large (6 1/2" to 7") for about $100 per dozen. Now they are close to $200, and that's without shipping. Thanks for any insight

When I was a kid we caught crabs by tying a string around a chicken neck. Drop it in the water and 90% of the time a crab would be picking at it when you pulled it up. The only time consuming process was getting them out of the net.

I have no idea if crabs are less abundant these days but I'm pretty sure labor costs are a big factor.

 

[mfb5053]

When I was a kid we caught crabs by tying a string around a chicken neck. Drop it in the water and 90% of the time a crab would be picking at it when you pulled it up. The only time consuming process was getting them out of the net.

I have no idea if crabs are less abundant these days but I'm pretty sure labor costs are a big factor.

Gotta get you on a trotline

 

[bdgan]

Gotta get you on a trotline

We weren't that sophisticated