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Need help! Myrtle Beach Crabbing!
May 8, 2019, 11:44 AM
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I'll be visiting the MB area the week of 5/20/19. Can anyone give me any advice on where to crab from a dock/pier with an open-top trap? I want to take my kids crabbing, but they aren't really old enough to handle a trot line crabbing. Obviously, I'm looking for safe, legal places.
Is the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet a good place? What about Moarse Park Landing? I hear Cherry Grove Landing is a good spot, but how is parking?
Also, high tide or low tide???
Thanks for any help you can offer! I'm looking forward to, hopefully, creating a new tradition with my kids!
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All-In [10856]
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you can probably go down to pawleys or lichfield
May 8, 2019, 11:54 AM
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And find a decent spot.
I see people fishing near the bridge going into lichfield a lot. Maybe some good crabbing at low tide.
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CU Guru [1584]
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Re: Need help! Myrtle Beach Crabbing!
May 8, 2019, 11:58 AM
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You’re looking for crabs in myrtle beach?
You’re in luck.... just find the local women.
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Valley Protector [1419]
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Re: Need help! Myrtle Beach Crabbing!
May 8, 2019, 11:58 AM
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I believe a salt water fishing license is required for adults, so check with the DNR web site to make sure. Big brother might be watching.
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CU Medallion [18070]
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I'm a GA resident, but I've already purchased my 14 day
May 8, 2019, 12:05 PM
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saltwater license!
Thanks for that tip though. I would hate to have messed that up and gotten a fine.
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Asst Coach [828]
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Re: I'm a GA resident, but I've already purchased my 14 day
May 8, 2019, 12:20 PM
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No licence needed as long as you have fewer than 3 traps per person. We like to crab off of the dock in garden city next to sara J's. There is a group on facebook called 843 We Love Blue Crabs Myrtle Beach SC. It has some helpful tips. We have only gone to marshwalk once and didn't have much luck.
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CU Medallion [18070]
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Well, I got the license anyway! Figured I would be safe and
May 8, 2019, 12:24 PM
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it provides something for the SCDNR's budget, which is good by me.
I think you guys have convinced me that this is the spot!
I can't tell you all how much I appreciate it! My 6 year old is SOOOOOOOOO excited.
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All-In [10856]
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yup I didn't even think of that. garden city's bridge is
May 8, 2019, 1:40 PM
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Much longer and you'll have a lot more room. I think you should try that out first.
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Re: Need help! Myrtle Beach Crabbing!
May 8, 2019, 12:05 PM
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Try Vereen Memorial Garden park around 4pm.
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CU Medallion [18070]
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Thank you! Just looked it up. Looks like a great place!
May 8, 2019, 12:09 PM
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I'm trying to maximize the success of this outing as my 6 year old is REALLY excited about catching them.
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options are going to be limited but...
May 8, 2019, 12:17 PM
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if you leave Myrtle Beach and go to Atlantic Ave in Garden City there is a nice dock/boardwalk you can crab off of. You can park in the lot across from Sara J's restaurant. Should be a great area for kids.
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CU Medallion [18070]
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Awesome! Thank you!
May 8, 2019, 12:22 PM
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I have no problem leaving the MB area. We are already planning a half day at Brookgreen Gardens, so we will be down that way anyway!
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National Champion [7693]
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this^^^^
May 8, 2019, 12:27 PM
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it is where I go and I can vouch for it. good spot and there are a few bait shops a little further down, past the seawatch inn. its a little strip of shops. also the pier is just down the rode as well
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What do you recommend for bait? Mullet? Turkey necks?***
May 8, 2019, 12:57 PM
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Re: What do you recommend for bait? Mullet? Turkey necks?***
May 8, 2019, 1:35 PM
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Turkey necks are fine, let em sit out over nice and get a real nice smell
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to be honest
May 8, 2019, 1:45 PM
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turkey necks, like moody said are fine, but crabs are scavengers and will eat just about anything. I've used necks, fish heads, all kinds of stuff. basically anything that has a strong smell.
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Re: What do you recommend for bait? Mullet? Turkey necks?***
May 8, 2019, 2:44 PM
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chicken necks work great and the grocery stores used to have small containers of them just for crabbing. I've also used plain chicken skin, works fine. Smelly is best.
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Dynasty Maker [3452]
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Re: Need help! Myrtle Beach Crabbing!
May 8, 2019, 12:19 PM
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Pretty good place on Atlantic Ave in Garden city, bridge just past Sara J’s restaurant .
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Re: Need help! Myrtle Beach Crabbing!
May 8, 2019, 12:28 PM
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Go to Murrells Inlet or Pawleys/litchfield in the south area.
Crab are in creeks. No creeks really in myrtle beach.
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Letterman [194]
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Re: Need help! Myrtle Beach Crabbing!
May 8, 2019, 1:45 PM
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There is or was a creek in MB about 3rd Avenue South we used to call the "Swash". Did a lot of crabbing there but at the risk of aging myself, that has been over a 50 years ago. Don't know the status of that creek now but more than likely it is rather polluted. Speaking of crabs, women, etc. in Myrtle Beach, never had a problem. However, I did catch a crab in the BR at Belmont Abbey College while attending a CPA review course. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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Pink Pony....The crabs there are trying to catch you!***
May 8, 2019, 1:37 PM
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When my kids were little
May 8, 2019, 1:39 PM
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We would get Turkey necks and tie it to a piece of string 10-15 ft long. Drag it slowly across the bottom, they will grab on and right before they get to the top scoop them with a net. We had a place at the beach and did that so many times I lost count. When they got older we just used traps.
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All-In [10856]
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I'm pretty sure they are still teaching kids this method at
May 8, 2019, 1:42 PM
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Barrier island. At least I hope they are, I remember that from 5th grade field trip.
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Orange Beast [6221]
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Re: When my kids were little
May 8, 2019, 1:45 PM
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This. It’ll keep them busy and is just as effective.
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CU Medallion [18070]
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Mine are 6 and 2. I'm just afraid their lack of "touch"
May 8, 2019, 1:47 PM
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isnt going to allow for many to be caught this way. The 6 year old could probably do it. I bought an open-top trap from a company in Chesapeake Bay, MD that looks like it might do the trick. I might also try the line though!
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Oculus Spirit [43108]
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nah, the crabs won't let go
May 8, 2019, 2:08 PM
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until they are at the water level or they see the net. You just have to help your kids. I assure you a 6 yr old can do it.
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CU Medallion [18070]
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Excellent! I am going to try it then!
May 8, 2019, 2:23 PM
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Re: Need help! Myrtle Beach Crabbing!
May 8, 2019, 1:46 PM
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Go to Ocean Isle area and use bacon as bait just cut a few slits in package you will catch tons of blue crabs
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One question ... how did crabs develop a taste for chicken ?
May 8, 2019, 1:47 PM
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Seems odd they would have crossed paths.
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Re: Need help! Myrtle Beach Crabbing!
May 8, 2019, 2:34 PM
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Man...if you cant get crabs in the Dirty Myrtle...I dont know what to tell you
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