Sqwertz wrote:
> jmcquown <jmcquown >> wrote:
>
>> Some consolation is the first of the shrimp are coming in. When I
>> was in Publix last week they had some freshly caught that day.
>> Granted, it was $12.99/lb. for medium (still pretty big) shrimp.
>> The price will go down once the season gets in full swing. <G> They
>> had fresh mussels, too. I forget the price, but I sure can't find
>> fresh mussels in Memphis!
>
> About the only thing I miss about the Carolinas are the rock shrimp.
> I've never seen them for sale in the shell, but I've heard that I
> don't want them that way since they're a PITA to shell.
>
> -sw
>
The shrimpers down here are kind enough to split the shells for you. Dad
used to net up some mighty fine big shrimp off the docks on the island
And I remember going crabbing with something as simple as a chicken neckbone
or a piece of salt pork (or even hunks of bread - they're scavengers) on a
string.

Jill