Not sure how many people do this. But I was wondering what the standard running price for blue crab on the water was. Don’t really think they are supposed to sell to me but if I were to make a “charitable contribution” to their boat fund what’s the standard rate for blue crab?
I occasionally buy a few for bait from local crabbers on the water. Depending on their disposition, and your attitude 
, anywhere from free to $1-$2 each, or a couple of cold beers. Most will sell you a few.
Edit: I assume you are talking about bait and not an eating quantity?
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Yes, I’m talking about bait quantities. I’m thinking 5 would be plenty.
Crosby’s on Folly Road has been selling peeler crabs for the past month or so. They are $1.50 each. We have bought a bunch for redfish and bonnethead sharks. You can get two baits out of each crab so .75 per cast… not bad when you are a fishin’ junkie.
I just payed $14 for a dozen from a guy in the Cooper(it was peeler season), but have paid as little as $5 a dozen. Depends on the season and the market price, it changes daily.
What I don’t use as bait from the dozen I eat or freeze, depending on if they are dead when the pot is boiling!
I don’t want to interrupt the crabbers work for just a couple of crabs so I get a dozen at a time. I have been known to by a few dozen if his price is right.
Penny may have some more insight on crabber etiquette, but they are usually very happy to sell out of their boat.
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Originally posted by penfishn around every bend theres the promise of a treasure that can only be caught and seen in a blink.. and in your minds eye..and sometimes if youre lucky..in a picture..its there for just a minute...then gone..but hopefully once youve seen it it will remain in your heart forever. Theres nothing like the "Smell" and sounds of the creek. Its not just one thing that makes it familiar..its all of it.
If u see a crabber most can legally sell to you and price always varys
Scout
PALMERS SEAFOOD
We offer $5 or $10, whatever cash I usually have on hand (isn’t usually much) for “a few crabs for fishing”. In return I have received between 5 and 12 crabs, and the number has not necessarily been based on money exchanged.
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We offer $5 or $10, whatever cash I usually have on hand
Remember the cash, they don’t take amex or debit:wink:
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
We typically hand them $5 and have to ask them to stop filling the bucket… they will give plenty for that price.