Crab Season on Long Island

About 24 hours after a decent rain in the spring, millions of crabs come out of their holes. It is a favorite sport of Long Islanders to go crabbing. You need a 5 gallon bucket and long tongs. They are usually found crossing the roads, then scrambling back into the bush. Long Islanders are known to throw caution to the wind and abandon their cars along the Queen's Highway in pursuit of the crab. People claim they have friends in Nassau who consider the crabs a luxurious treat and have them shipped in.
Troy demonstrates the fine art of crabbing. He is extremely quick, has excellent aim and a good eye. His brother and sister admire his catch. Crab and rice is one of the favorite ways to prepare them