Back in the 50's and 60's they were like$2 a dozen and we use buy the Shedder Crabs (soft shell) to fish for Reds on the jetties at Venice,Fl...
LOL I can actually hear you making that statement Reb..I remember your voice and accent from when we ate at Fred's .

The crabs here in Lakeland are too expensive and many times there is very little meat in them. We simply buy a pound already picked from Sams. You can get the breast or the claw..man..you got me wanting to pick up some shrimp or crab meat.
have a super day,
C7