Freezing Runnydown (Black Lug)
1. Lay several sheets of dry newspaper into the bottom of a shallow tray (something like a cat litter tray is ideal). Place freshly gutted… Read More »Freezing Runnydown (Black Lug)
1. Lay several sheets of dry newspaper into the bottom of a shallow tray (something like a cat litter tray is ideal). Place freshly gutted… Read More »Freezing Runnydown (Black Lug)
Contrary to what some anglers may tell you peeler, crab can be frozen effectively and makes a good bait. However it WILL NOT refreeze. To… Read More »Freezing Peeler Crab
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