Raking The most enjoyable form of crabbing is raking. Most raking for crabs is done in shallow water at night during low tide. Cover rake tips with rubber tubing to protect crabs from injury. Raking can also be done from a boat over sand flats during low tide on calm days with a long handled rake. Cooking crabs Crabs are cooked by boiling in salted water.
Crabs are generally either placed live into the boiling pot or killed just prior to cooking.
Do not use crabs that have been dead for more than a couple of hours without being cooked If saltwater is not available you can use the following recipe . Bring the water to a boil. Drop the crabs in the boiling water and return to a boil. Boil for about 20 minutes. Crab sex Check your state regulations to determine legal size and open waters About Crabs May and June are the most common months in which mating occurs, though it can occur at other times of the year.