Frozen peeler crab advice please

[magpies]

Hi

Got some whole frozen peeler and I am wondering roughly how long it would take to defrost before it can be peeled and put on the hook ?

Just so I don't take too much out of the flask too early and ruin it.

Many thanks for any advice.

 

[mackem_steve]

It would take a little longer to defrost if still in the shell, I normally take 2-3 out of the flask at the start of a session then go from there.
With the weather a lot warmer now it won't take long at all for them to soften enough to get on the hook.

 

[BestNest]

Depends how hot it is. Summer/Winter. But I usually give it 5-10 mins.

 

[Philysafc]

You can defrost them in your hands in about 5 mins , only take out one at a time

 

[david.northeast]

Should be out of shell before frozen mate but take a couple out at a time by the time you've retrieved your first rig the other should be fine to be peeled and put on hook for your 1st do as steveo says

 

[john/r]

realy it depends how the fish is feeding.i normaly thaw mine out in a bit water bout 5min to defrost.

 

[fish fingers]

agree with john winter or summer or a rock pool

 

[big phil 123]

They will be no good if there frozen with the shells on. You sure there not softys?

 

[magpies]

Thanks for the advice lads. They were advertised as devon peeler crab. They are big uns like and the top shell sort of "crackles" when you press it. They look like peelers to me. I will use them next week up in Scotland anyway in case I can't get enough fresh. See how I get on. Gonna try for a hound with big crab baits.

 

[Whippyzzippy]

They sound like softies mate, still a resonable bait but not as good as propperly prepared peelers. U might sldo find its still a bit early for smoothies yet but best of luck

 

[magpies]

Peeled one as a test yesterday and it came to bits fine. There was a kind of thin skin shell under the main shell which just lifted straight off. I will give them a go anyway. Ta for the advice lads. Will let you know how I get on.