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Catch, Cook, EAT…and RUN! Stone Crab Opener Turns Into a STORM CHASE! S4:E12
6 novembre 2025 · 35 min · 4K vues · The Florida Keys
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A Florida resident sets and pulls 10 recreational stone crab traps in the Florida Keys during the season opener.0:38 The process requires registering online through Fish and Hunt Florida and using specific gear, including traps equipped with biodegradable wooden panels that allow crabs to escape if a trap is lost.1:19 The crew uses pig’s feet and hindquarters as bait, spacing traps 250 to 350 feet apart in hard-bottom areas.4:16 When pulling traps, the crew identifies legal-sized males, removes both claws using a knife or needle to trigger the crab’s natural release mechanism, and returns the crab to the water to ensure survival.15:09 This sustainable practice allows the same crabs to be harvested in future seasons.33:47 After boiling the claws for 9 to 11 minutes, the crew immediately submerges them in an ice bath to prevent the meat from sticking to the shell.31:41 Proper claw removal and immediate cooling are essential for both crab survival and meat quality.
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