A few days ago I was having lunch at the Port of Ilwaco.
As I drove away, I saw some local crabbers getting the pots ready for the upcoming Dungeness crab season.
I wonder if these guys would be good quilters?
As I pulled over to take some pictures, I heard, “Hello, Karen.” It was Ed–a guy I grew up with and went all through school with.
This is what they’re hoping to catch. Dungeness crab. In my book, there’s none better.
Every fisherman has his own color buoy.
The season starts near the end of the month, and right now the crab pots are stacked up everywhere.
If I were a crabber, I’d want buoys this color!
Crab is a traditional Christmas treat in our family. I can’t wait!
8 Responses
November 21st, 2009 at 12:52 pm
What beautiful photos. I love Dungeness Crab too. I think I would go for the orange too – unless they have a lime green color!!!!!
November 21st, 2009 at 3:12 pm
yum yum!!!!!
November 21st, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Yummo….I can taste that flavor when I look at the pots!! Will be awhile till we get some down here! It is definitely our fav too!
November 21st, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Karen, when I got to my Mom’s the freezer was taped shut. What the heck? I called my brother – it was stuffed to overflowing with Alaskan King Crab sent down by a friend for Thanksgiving. My brother’s freezer was full and the overflow ended up at my Mom’s! Didn’t tempt me but I did steal some Alaskan halibut to take home to Jim.
November 21st, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Dungeness Crab…the absolute best!
November 25th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Great photos! You’re making me hungry for crab. Dungeness isn’t just the best; it’s the ONLY crab worth eating, in my opinion!
November 30th, 2009 at 7:10 am
I’m waiting for the family Thanksgiving pictures! Are you on vacation?
November 30th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Crab is a tradition in MY family, too. I’m the daughter AND grand-daughter of fish mongers from S.F. If you’ve ever been to the Wharf, you know they sell fresh crab legs in little white paper boats to passers-by. San Francisians are VERY proud of their local fish…HOWEVER, my grandfather would fly Dungeness crab down from WA special for Christmas. Still, today, we have fresh Dungeness crab for Christmas Eve dinner. A tradition we love and will never let go. At least now, it’s easier and cheaper to get than the ol’ S.F. days!
Thanks for sharing those awesome photos. They remind me of my dad, who used to fish the Monterey Bay, and all his fishy friends. Oh how I miss him!
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