Monday, January 29, 2018
The Dungeness crab in the bay remains slow with high catches numbering up to eight. Red crab are making up the vast majority of the crab dinners. The surfperch slowed down with the big swell but should be picking up again this week with the moderate swell forecast. Lots of herring swimming in and out of the bay but I have yet to see someone hook into something interesting.
We lost a friend and the Dungeness lost a foe this week when Randy Evans passed away suddenly. "Randy from Reno" was a pretty regular feature on our pier during Dungeness season and was someone I turned to for advice on catching crab in the bay. We will miss you, Randy. The crab won't.
Hat's off to Randy
ReplyDeleteIt was sad to be informed tonight from another friend that Randy had passed. Randy was one of the first friends I made on the Pier when I first started crabbing there. He always was willing to share his knowledge. He always seemed to have a special way with the Dungies. It saddens me that I he will not physically be there crabbing with me anymore. But I do know that he will always be there in spirit. My heart goes out to Carol and rest of the family. Rest in Peace Randy.
ReplyDeleteHuge bummer! We've crabbed with Randy 10 years, he was always so good to my kids. Randy shared crab with me and my two young boys the first time I met him (we crabbed all day and had no Dungies to show for it). This big hearted man will certainly be missed. He would always call when he was coming through.After crabbing, he and Carol would feed us lunch before we left. My whole family will miss Randy "Crabman" Evans! Our hearts also go out to Carol and the family. Rest in Peace "Randy from Reno," "Crabman," "Crab Whisperer."
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