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sullymw
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Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 167
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 11:29 am: |     |
There was an article about this in the Star Ledger today. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with a location with easy access for young kids. Sounds like a fun family outing....I think ;) |
Chris Dickson
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Username: Ironman
Post Number: 753
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 4:37 pm: | |
Seaside Park, NJ. 5th Avenue Pier. No badge needed after this weekend. Crabbing's better in September! Nice long pier, with a little playground if the kids get bored. About and hour and twenty minutes from Mapleberry, RFD. GSP to Exit 82A ... Nice drive.
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sullymw
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Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 168
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2003 - 9:25 am: | |
We're beginners. What type of gear to bring? Thanks |
papayagirl
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Username: Papayagirl
Post Number: 108
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2003 - 10:27 am: | |
Whenever we've done it, we've rented boats, and it's much more fun than doing it on a pier. There's a place called the Wheelhouse Marina in Seaside Park, not 5 minutes past the pier referenced above, and i think rentals are somewhere between $35-60 for about 2 hours.
But then again, i've never done it with young kids, so i don't know if it would be preferable. You do get a bit soggier.
As for gear, if you go to Seaside, there are several bait shops along Central Ave. between where you get off the bridge and when you reach the pier/marina that sell everything you'll need. Mainly it's bait (bunker fish or chicken backs/necks from the grocery store), long string, sinkers to weigh down the drop lines (you can also use spark plugs), a net on a pole, and a bucket/bushell basket to put the crabs in.
I can't remember how much seating there is on the piers, so you may want some lawn chairs as well. And food/drinks.
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sullymw
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Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 169
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2003 - 10:46 am: | |
Thanks for the info |
ffof
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Username: Ffof
Post Number: 1381
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2003 - 11:02 am: | |
You can also go to the Navesink River in Rumson. You can rent a boat and you can snag the little guys right off the bridge pilings. Just need a net and a bucket and then of course, you'll need some vinegar, Old Bay seasoning and a 6-pack when you get home. Yummy! |
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