Invasion of the Blue Crab May, normally a time for keys crabbers to rest showed an unprecedented swarm of blue crab over Memorial Day weekend. The blue crab normally not seen until winter waters, filled the night time waters of the Conch Republic. With nets in hand Old Conch’s headed for the passes [...]
Read the rest of this entry »We shall all eat well this year. The first 3 weeks of the season sets new record for stone crab.
Read the rest of this entry »It’s that time again when all Capitan’s are readying for a prosperous Stone Crab season. This year Rooky Angelo is captaining the infamous STONE CRAB 111, out of Islamorada in the Conch Republic. At approximately 1500 hours on October 16,2010 the boat was seen with its crew of 7, entering the water and heading out [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Stone crab season is finally open in the Conch Republic and with a new season here King Ron also had a new captain behind the wheel. Captain Angelo led us out into the waters for our first catch of the year. After throwing out the traps less than 24 hours before the captain told us [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Its that time of year in the Republic when the Dolphins come to visit. This week has been spectacular, ths seas laid down and the Dolphins came in. Captain AL Bunner lead the attack and dolphins where everyware off Islamirada. The two day take included the above two Bulls and 35 schoolies between 22" and 35". [...]
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