Red Bank | NJ’s Blue Crab Bonanza 🦀🎣

First-time crabber? At Red Bank’s estuary, you’ll haul in 20+ blue crabs in 2 hours—no experience needed. Here’s your claw-some guide: 🛠️ Gear Checklist • Chicken legs (bait MVP—stays on hook). • Dip net (critical—crabs bolt at surface). • Gloves = finger savers. • Bucket = crab jail. Hot Take: That "I’m a crab whisperer" high? Instant. 📜 Crab Law 101 🚫 No females (check red-tipped claws). 📏 Keep only 4.5"+ crabs (measure or regret). Pro Tip: Cash only at Red Bank Marina (gear markup = ouch). 🌊 Why It’s Perfect ✅ Easy for beginners (kids love it). ✅ Sweet, fresh meat = boil or bust. ⚠️ Timing: Incoming tide = crab party. Q: Team Chicken Bait or Team Fish Bait? #NJCrabbing #BlueCrab #NYCWeekend