Only really crowded on the weekends, flies only bother me after I've been in the water, pack bug spray. The crabbing for me has been touch and go, don't go right after a storm, wait at least 3 days.
Not sure about the crabs but the flies were relentless when I was there. Might want to check out the winds for the day before going. Not crowded at all.
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