A new method and neat idea for catching crabs. You can use this crab catching devise with your existing fishing pole or with string. For more information about this neat idea click the link below. CLiCK on over to How to Pick Crabs Male Crabs and Female crabs. The most definite distinction is the underside of the crab.
Crabs have a tab, or flap to their underside.
The male crab's tab is long and skinny, the female more rounded and wide. As in many species, the female crab is less colorful. Legal size of crabs. Please refer to your favorite cook book various gourmet cooking methods. Basically steaming or boiling the crabs for 15 minutes to 20 minutes, the crab will turn bright red when done.