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Quick & Easy Access from Route 35 in Keyport
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Bait & Tackle
229 West Front Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 335-9311
ask for Chris
Call for Live Raritan Bay Fishing Reports
Email
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[email protected]
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"Friendly Hometown Service"
Located on the west side of historic Keyport,
Crabbys provides anglers with personalized service and dedication to the sport of fishing. Whether you stop in for Live Bait, Lures & Rigs or Rods & Reels, the staff is also knowledgable on the latest fishing news in Keyport and the surrounding areas. Quick & easy access off of route 35.
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Your Raritan Bay Connection since 1999
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Hours of Operation
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Closed |
| Mon,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat |
Mar 1st - Sept 30 |
5:00 a.m. |
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7:00 p.m. |
| Tue & Sun |
Mar 1st - Sept 30 |
5:00 a.m. |
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6:00 p.m. |
| Mon - Thurs |
Oct to "Last Striper" |
6:00 a.m. |
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6:00 p.m. |
| Weekends |
Oct to "Last Striper" |
Fri 6:00 a.m.
Sat & Sun 5:00 a.m. |
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Fri & Sat 7:00 p.m.
Sun 6:00 p.m. |
| Closed |
Dec - Feb 28th |
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Keyport Charter & Party Boat Information inside the store
Taxidermy info Available
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Check out our Selection of Bait, Tackle & Accessories
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Live Bait
Ask Chris for some great tips on keeping your Live Bait "Alive" while on the hook!
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Sandworms - Bloodworms -
Green Crabs - Fiddler Crabs - Clams -
Bunker(when available - Live and/or Fresh(for chunks)) - Eels - Herring(when available) -
Killies - Live Bait Buckets
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Blood Worms |
Sand Worms |
Live Killies |
Live Bunker |
Live Herring |
Live Eels |
Green Crabs |
Fiddler Crabs |
Live Clams |
| Stripers |
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| Weakfish |
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| Blackfish |
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Frozen Bait
Frozen Baits need to be rigged right! Chris & Cheryl will tell you how!
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Bunker(single) -
Mackerel(single) - Spearing - Sandeels -
Eels - Mullet - Whole Large Squid -
Pre-cut Squid -
Small Squid - Calamari -
Clams
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Frozen Spearing |
Frozen Sandeels |
Frozen Bunker |
Frozen Mackerel |
Frozen Eels |
Frozen Mullet |
Large Squid |
Small Squid |
Cut Squid |
Frozen Clams |
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Chum & Flats
Get results while chumming, ask about the different methods and how to bait & rig your lines.
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Bunker Chum - Mackerel Chum(4 gallon)
- Clam Logs - Flats of Bait(Bunker, Mackerel, Butterfish, Sardines, Squid)
- Chum Pots & Chum Bags - Knives for Chunking
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2 gal Bunker Chum |
5 gal Bunker Chum |
4 gal Mackerel Chum |
Clam Logs |
Bunker Flat |
Mackerel Flat |
Butterfish Flat |
Sardine Flat |
Squid Flat |
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Fishing Tackle
Get more Strikes & Hook more fish. The right hook makes the difference.
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Hooks(many sizes & styles - Mustad, Gamakatsu) - Sinkers(many sizes - Bank, Pan & Pyramid) - Line(Mono (Ande, Trilene, Fireline, Stren, Simms, Power Pro), Wire, Dacron) - Line removal & spooling done on premises
Packaged Rigs for ALL species - Metal Jigs - Artificial Worms & fish -
Tons of Floating & Diving Plugs - Spinners & Spoons - Umbrella Rigs - Spinners,
Spoons & Bunker Spoons - Offshore Lures & Tuna Feathers - Saltwater Flys -
Flourocarbon Leader Material - Snap & Barrel Swivels - Bucktails - Tackle boxes & storage Solutions
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Rods & Reels
Many Premium Brand reels in Stock, everyday!
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Penn Conventional Inshore & Offshore Reels - Spinners from Penn,
Shimano & Daiwa - Specialty Rod & Reel Combos - Quantum Reels -
Finn-Nor Reels - Big Game Combos - Abu Garcia Reels -
Child Sized Rods & Reels -
Custom Rods - Big Game Rod & Reel Combos - Surf Poles & Reels - All Types of Rods(Penn, Shakespeare Ugly Stik, Daiwa, Lamiglas, St. Croix, Star) - Outrigger & Downrigger clips, line & weights
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Fishing Accessories
We specialize in inshore fishing & crabbing accessories
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Knives(many types & styles) - Scales - Scalers - Cutting boards - Buckets - Tape Measures - Stringers - Game Bags - Sandspikes - Landing Nets - Gaffs - Seine Nets - Killie & Eel traps - Maryland Crab Traps - Box Crab Traps & Drop Lines - Ziplock Bags - Flashlights & Necklights
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Other Essentials
Let us help you get prepared for your day fishing & crabbing.
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Bags of Ice - Coolers - Snacks - Sodas - Bottled Water -
Sunscreen - Lighters - Disposable Cameras - Film -
Newspapers - Magazines - Free Publications - First Aid Kits -
Fishing Tee Shirts - Hats - Sweat Shirts - Boots -
Rain Gear - Maps - Tide Charts - Gloves - Binoculars
Batteries
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Stop into our store on your way to these nearby locations
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Description & Directions from the store |
Keyport Pier
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The pier opens daily at sunrise until 10pm. Great place to bring the youngsters for a fun time fishing. Crabbing and Snapper Bluefish are the mainstay in the summer, however fishing for Stripers, Blues & Fluke is also very productive. During the winter the flounder fishing is excellent in the channel 25 yards off the end of the pier.
Exit the store and make a left onto West Front Street. Continue through the next light then make a left on American Legion Way. Pier is on the bulkhead. Park in the lot on the right.
We carry crab traps, droplines, scoop nets and crab bait! Also check out our rods & reels for the kids.
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Union Beach "The Point"
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A small grassy knoll at the west end of Union Beach, offers parking and a short walk to the point. Fly fish for stripers, or wade into the calm shallow waters for all the bayshore species.
Exit the store and make a left on West Front Street. Go to the center of Keyport, and make a left onto Broad St. Make your next right onto First street and continue down 1 mile. The road splits, bear left and go to the end. Make a left onto Florence and continue to the beach, about 1.5 miles. At the beach make a left and go to the end to park and walk to "The Point".
We carry Jetty Cleats & Sandspikes for safe & comfortable fishing.
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Cliffwood Beach
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Cliffwood beach is unlike any beach in New Jersey, with "The Cliff" and the wooded trails that give access to anglers. Surf fish for Fluke, Blues & Stripers. Early morning, Twilight & Late night is best for Stripers. Use whole clams tied on a 2 foot leader & a pyramid sinker during the incoming tide.
Exit the store and go right, to Route 35 North. Continue 2 miles to Cliffwood Avenue, and make a right. Stay on Cliffwood avenue until you go over 2 small bridges. Each bridge has parking and access to the beach, but the 2nd bridge is more convenient.
Make it official!! Weigh in your fish at our store.
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Bulkhead fishing
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An excellent winter spot for flounder fishing. Spring Summer & Fall offers fluke, snapper blues, stripers & blue claw crabbing.
Exit the store and make a left on West Front Street. Go straight through next light to American Legion Way, and make a left.
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"The Wall"
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The Wall at Cliffwood Beach & Aberdeen Township is one of the most popular shore fishing spots in the area. Striped Bass & Flounder, in season are the main draw. Safe fishing from the wall, 24 hours a day.
Exit the store down West Front Street
behind the Wendy's and McDonalds to Cliffwood Avenue, and make a right. This road turns into Shore Concourse, go to the end and make a left onto beach avenue. Parking Lot & Street Parking available.
Make it official!! Weigh in your fish at our store.
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The Bog
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Like "the Wall" the bog offers local bay wildlife, including an abundance of Striped Bass. These grassy areas are the perfect spot for baitcasting for stripers during the seasons. Flounder also abound in this shallow water area of the Raritan Bay.
Exit the store down West Front Street
behind the Wendy's and McDonalds to Cliffwood Avenue, and make a right. This road turns into Shore Concourse, go to the end and make a right onto Beach Avenue. Guard Rail Parking. Make sure you park at the guard rail to avoid being ticketed.
Make it official!! Weigh in your fish at our store.
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