crabbing in the surf only works when the surf is flat because the water will be dirty and you wont be able to see the crabs untill right on top of the water and more than likely a wave will ruin everything. Also most of the crabs you catch on the beach right now will be egg-ladden.Go to the refuge and get there early (very crowded).If the tide is running you will need weights.
Get you a clothes basket to put crabs in, keep 'em cool by placing a wet toe-sack,towel, etc on top of them when youre though and you will be good! Keep your eye on them and whenever one dies throw 'em on ice and they will be good.
When you leave hackberry there are no more stores! There are 3 people that sale ice at holly beach, but may not be open.
Respect the people at the refuge that are crabbing 'cuz most arent there for fun, thyre there for food!
It takes awhile to learn the ropes of the area, but once you do its a blast!
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