Discusses various methods and equipment needed for catching and cooking hard- and soft-shelled crabs.

Explore a new way to enjoy the coast. A Lowcountry Lady's Guide to Crabbing provides step by step instructions on the cherished tradition of crabbing, blue crab cooking preparation, and specialty recipes. This book is for those women who have never learned the art of crabbing or have not tried in years. One of the most enjoyable aspects of crabbing is being outdoors and experiencing the true beauty of the salt marshes and coastline. The marshes, rivers, creeks, and ocean are beautiful pieces of nature we often overlook. While crabbing, time slows and you are allowed the rare opportunity to simply enjoy the place we South Carolinians call home.

A Deadly Chase on The Bering Sea Immerse yourself in crewman Spike Walker's Working on the Edge, an adrenaline-fueled narrative that brings to life the world of Alaskan king crab fishing. Set against the merciless backdrop of the turbulent Bering Sea, the book is a visceral account of human struggle, survival, and the dogged pursuit of fortune. Working on the Edge transports you to the wretched, unforgiving conditions of the Bering Sea with its icy winds, treacherous waves, and debilitating on-deck labor. More than a mere profession, crab fishing in these chilling waters stands as a brutal testament to the battle of man against nature, where every decision carries the weight of life and death. Alongside personal stories, Walker brings to light the stories of survivors from the industry's deadly disasters, painting a vivid picture of the harsh reality of this dangerous line of work. Walker rivetingly depicts the modern-day gold rush that drew hundreds of fortune-and adventure-hunters to Alaska's dangerous waters.

Every crab connoisseur relishes the pleasure of sitting down to a delectable meal of hard or soft shell crabs. Many, however, think crab is a dish best enjoyed in a restaurant, prepared by a trained chef. For the past twenty years, Cy and Pat Liberman's The Crab Cookbook: How to Catch and Cook Crabs has shown crab lovers that they need not be deprived of their favorite food in their own homes. Now, in this revised and expanded edition, the authors make it even easier for experienced and amateur crab cooks-and eaters- to buy, prepare, and even catch their own crabs! This detailed guide, which now covers all American varieties of crab, explains what to look for and what to watch out for when purchasing crabs. For those whp prefer to catch their own, the Liebermans share tips on everything from the best bait to the laws that govern cra + catching throughout the U.S. They describe the intricacies of crab picking, the best accompaniments to a crab dish and much more!

A hilarious, sometimes gloomy, R-rated recounting of our Baltimore dad's hard life including his World War II service, his enthusiastic drinking escapades, his screwy and woeful family life, and his terrible final descent into medical hell.

"On a dock over the coastline's rocky shallows a child and his dog prepare to catch crabs. Dropping a line he has readied himself, the boy waits, but not too long! One by one the feisty creatures grab the bait ..."--Jacket.

There is nothing quite like a harvest of freshly caught crabs to set the tone for a perfect shoreline feast. Charlie White shows how beginners and veteran crabbers alike can benefit from his decades of experience--from finding and capturing crabs to storing, cleaning, and cooking your catch. Whether you use crab traps or the traditional shoreline, low-tide hunt to bag your quota, this book will aid your cause. This new edition of the classic crabber's manual contains an up-to-date list of websites where you can find the latest regulations and catch limits for BC, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California.

Complete how-to for catching blue crabs, plus natural history, lore, and recipes.