SURF Fishing with BLUE CRABS! for BEACH GIANTS

[@glenndavis6120]

I havent surfed fished in over a decade. Watching your surf videos is getting me motivated to drive the 4hrs to the Chesapeake Bay and do some again. Thanks for lighting a fire in an old man to get the motivation to do it.

[@GAFisherman]

Makes this old man want to try something new! Thanks for the video.

[@DMVTUBE]

Let me know I’m in Loudoun county. I’ve been looking for a reason to make the drive. I went up to ocean city on my day off on the fishing pier only caught a few skates but it felt good being out there. And a older gentleman gave me the name of a charter he was on earlier that morning $98 for and 8hr charter

[@saltrock9642]

Your love for nature is infectious and refreshing. Most fishing videos wouldn’t waste their time noticing nature and thanking God for it’s and our existence.

[@gcmgome]

Surf fishing in cool weather like that is my idea of fun. I especially like the fact that you have the beach to yourself.

[@ronaldarchie7276]

I have always called black drum big ugly's always love to see a good fishing video thank you for all you do and thank you for your service in our military.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you for the support.

[@rjtames9548]

That was the best compliment a black drum ever got lolol 😂

[@BamaSaltwater]

Ikr haha

[@ericglenn4644]

Really nice black drum

[@cyclonedronz7861]

Awesome black drum catch! Go to Walmart and get some hip waders wear them with wool socks and you’ll be totally warm and not wet

[@justinM88]

Will be down there in March will u do a video of a pier to fish at plzzzz

[@SeamusHilleary]

Wow great black drum! Catch of a lifetime right there!

[@RedlineOutdoors]

Heck of a black drum. I bet that was a lot of fun!

[@budgregory8493]

Interesting info on the jelly fish. Nice big ugly. Always enjoy!

[@isaacswitzer3320]

Bro we can't even hear the wind sound, you're good! You must have an amazing mic!

[@Ian-yf1rl]

Love your upbeat personality. Fun to watch.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you!

[@percynorris2498]

Man are you using Van Stahl reels

[@chrisbentley71]

You need some muck boots for days like this

[@rogerstackhouse3832]

Love the enthusiasm! Gets super cold in PA too. Fish in NJ. Appreciate your overview of the setup and rig too!

[@crazydrummer181]

I love your positive attitude. You seem like a genuinely good dude.

[@GAFisherman]

What is the make of rod you use beach fishing? You make this old man want to try something new. Thanks for posting.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Shimano !

[@markmclaughlin2690]

I grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Bayou LaCroix that flows into the Bay of St Louis. Love watching your channel you are so full of excitement! wish you the best of success Brother, I'm also a 10 yr Vet as a 19E/19K M60A3 and M1to M1A2 Tanker.

[@RustyReels]

Good beach action man!

[@kimbersal1]

Hi Stephen! Nothing much to say, I just like adding comments in case it helps your channel. I will say this, though. You said you felt bad about losing that fish. Try what I do. Just lie down until the feeling goes away. Works every time! God Bless you and your family.

[@ltruelock2727]

I love your videos! Here in central Indiana we are looking at over a foot of snow. Just praying for spring so I can go fishing.

[@armyguy4124]

Where are good places to fish in Indiana? I'm from Illinois. Right near Fox River 😁

[@ltruelock2727]

@@armyguy4124 any of the river systems. Wabash river and White River. My favorite lake is Cecil Harden lake good for bank or boat fishing. It's on the DNR website. Lake Monroe around Bloomington is good also.

[@daver1959]

I fly fish for freshwater brown trout in MN & WI but after recently spending a week in Orange Beach this looks super fun. Love your channel & keep up the great content!!

[@dalehardwick708]

You need a good set of Waders for fishing in the cold. Duck hunting ones are very good

[@BamaSaltwater]

I agree. My old ones are worn out

[@kyler9714]

This man is so underrated love the vids keep up the good work

[@gp_fishing1237]

First, what’s up I live in saraland Alabama and I go to doulphin Island and serf fish all the time. Maybe one day I might run in to you or something

[@rockypitts8184]

Most Excellent, Dude!

[@13jonnyray]

That jelly fish was pretty awesome. Good stuff man!!

[@patrickgregory1078]

Was that a bite out of the dorsal fin? Or is that how they are?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Their dorsal is usually split

[@jeremysilcox9362]

What would be on the reef around Ono this time of year or the Ross Point? I figure white trout.

[@buerljankowski2449]

found the channel about a month ago...i already watched them all...lol love it...great job....

[@dustanforet652]

Love to see a sting ray catch, clean, and cook.

[@danmarks9425]

Nice Black Drum! We get them in the Ship Channel here in Houston. But they aren't the biggest fish out there at night.

[@1ingigo2]

Where on the line did the fish break off? Was it at the knot for the leader and mainline? What knot do you use to attach the leader to the mainline? Enjoy your vids. TY

[@jameshusted4242]

Heck yeah man good stuff love drum there so cool

[@youtubedog213]

Nice vid, try to use poppers on a kayak on the beach

[@williamwelsh5451]

Two soakers for a big ol black drum= worth it!!!!

[@BamaSaltwater]

I agree!!

[@gorikichifishingchannel6561]

Wow, nice fish!!

[@crazy8acres651]

Great video

[@BaaaWakeUpSheeple]

What are the things you put in the sand to hold your rod? Sorry new… and I’m gonna be beach fishing.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Headed out this week!

[@joseisraelbriones8950]

Great vid man! You got any tips on fishing a hard plastic crawfish lure?

[@BamaSaltwater]

I normally fish Soft Plastic craw imitations for bass. or a Rat L Trap in craw color in spring.

[@joseisraelbriones8950]

@@BamaSaltwater thanks brother. I'm going to try that!

[@rubencortes5610]

What is the name of the spin real u caught the big ugly with?

[@stephenwheelock709]

Thanks for the video…always learn something…like that Bamasaltwater products are veteran made….

[@abbeygriffin9886]

Will blue crab be useful during the summer months?

[@Colonel1Bravo]

Great video. What is the rod that is paired with the van staal?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Shimano Speedmaster 9" Medium Moderate

[@Colonel1Bravo]

@@BamaSaltwater thank you

[@samanthailch]

Have you ever tried fish gum

[@dannyschuman788]

Great videos and packed with great information! Thanks for sharing

[@bobk.1428]

When you say “north wind” does that mean the wind is coming down from the north?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Currect

[@nickschalin6594]

I beach fish here in Panamá, the country and i never use less than 35lb of mono leader and then at least 30lb braid, if I catch a half a pound of catfish or a big snapper, i don't have to worry, i know i have the gear to reel it in. Great vid, i want to use crab but it's hard to find in bait stores and darn hard and dangerous on rocks.

[@hectorpuente316]

@nickschalin6594 Nick what part of Panama do you fish and is Colon a good spot to fish. Thanks

[@regularsoutherndad1637]

Nice job with your channel. I love your approach. Best of luck to you!

[@jamiechippett1566]

Hi do you get good snapper fish in the u.s and where are the best ones if have. Great eating fish.

[@douglloyd9662]

In Mobile Bay I use a 80 lb leader, a 4/0 circle hook, and a 1 oz sinker with a slide wire rig. For bait I like the biggest menhaden I can find, or large live shrimp. I use a heavy 8 foot rod a 5000 Penn reel and 30 lb line. On my boat , my wife and I have had as many as three 20 lb reds on the line at at at a time.

[@yardarm5]

Crab baby ! Awesome

[@J_pearce01]

Maybe see if a company will send you some waders lol

[@wilzup]

Love your channel!!!

[@scottweidner1613]

Great job on the ugly👍👍 Calling a black drum beautiful is like calling a possum cute😂😂

[@BamaSaltwater]

Ikr haha

[@JD-mv8tl]

Hey Steve great video is always very informative great breakdown on your rig the type of fish species And on the moon jellyfish. By the way what brand coat are you wearing and camo pattern is that it looks sharp

[@BamaSaltwater]

AFTCO, thank you.

[@TW-lp6uv]

I'll be coming to the orange beach area in march any suggestions on surf fishing?

[@eddiewallace5272]

Dang good video, I really like the how to do on your videos ✅💥✌️

[@leechase916]

I’d like to see the footage of how you really felt loosing that big fish. 😂 Bet you said more than “dang”. lol

[@garyjackson355]

Love me some blue crab

[@bend-emoutdoors5461]

Which in your opinion works better?, fishgum or fishbites

[@ejwski3615]

I never realy have good luck with keeping crabs on so just nice little cast ?

[@braydenkoon398]

I live in GS where do you get your fish gum?

[@BamaSaltwater]

FishGum is a sponsor now so they provide me with plenty, but before hand, I would purchase it from Hooked Up Bait and Tackle in Gulf Shores, AL. They usually have a pretty good stock

[@braydenkoon398]

@@BamaSaltwater okay thank you I appreciate it greatly. Going to buy some now!

[@BamaSaltwater]

@@braydenkoon398 No problem , I also sell it on my Website : www.bamasaltwater.com

[@subbuilder3563]

Good job.

[@PemalulDunarii]

Very good bro 🍻🎣

[@kass925]

I caught A nice one about 52 inches long when I was there in June 2021 best fight I’ve ever had

[@galacticknight8322]

What size circle hook do you recommend?

[@kingkilo8118]

What knife is that the one u cut the crab with

[@robertrio632]

Heck of a nice fish those things pull like a freight train.

[@David-ly8ez]

Where did you get those sand spike? That was a nice ugly!

[@BamaSaltwater]

J and M Tackle in OB. Thanks.

[@jenson1569]

03:01 Wants the point in using a 10lb leader if this just happens? Pretty much the reason why I use 50lb braided line.

[@erichealy8381]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR CHANNEL 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️ WHY ONLY A 10LB LINE IN THE STRONG CURRENT ?????

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thanks and it was tied up as a light Whiting Rig.

[@armyguy4124]

When I was a kid I fished the Carolina coast. HOW EXCITING!! I was convinced as I kid I might catch ANYTHING!! 😂 Midwest kid

[@stevenstjohn6681]

What type of reels are you using mate?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Van Staal VS100

[@johnnorman1236]

What is the reel brand name?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Van Staal and Shimano Stradic

[@jonhorn4027]

Nice Video 📸

[@andrewmoore8635]

Outstanding

[@christopherphelps6781]

What size reel you are using?

[@Nicolas41311]

What reel is that silver one ?

[@Connerscementfinishing]

We call them big nastys here in my state lol.

[@northdakotadriver5714]

Great video!

[@joshuaderouen7074]

what brand of spinning reel is that

[@BamaSaltwater]

Van Staal

[@dkat1108]

Good choice, I don't like eating the old giant fish. There fun to catch but most of the time the younger fish are much better table fare.

[@316BASSFVR]

What kind of jacket is that? Shoot me a DM. I wanna ask you a question

[@BamaSaltwater]

AFTCO

[@luisoti1743]

New subscriber here, great video

[@kolaAlakija]

yer. i was wandering why you were sulking.

[@richardparmely7796]

10 lb leader? lol

[@dandan4221]

Why would you have a 10lb leader at the beach?

[@BamaSaltwater]

for Whiting that weight like 1/2 lb haha

[@isaiahportela4547]

3:02 I felt the pain

[@chrizmoritc]

30 degrees ? Your Hard core dude. Won't even find me in a treestand at that temp, ,aybe inside sipping coffee😂 Breaks my heart watching the crab used as bait. , should go in the steamer with some Old Bay🤣🤣 They're obviously effective thoufh. Thanks!

[@curtmurdurk]

You have really good quality reels they always seem to handle everything smoothly have you posted your gear yet

[@zekecole1530]

The one reel is a Van Staal and the other looks to be a shimano Stradic

[@JoeMama-n1f]

Nice FIsh

[@bobbybeckwith3761]

The crab on the thumbnail looks kinda cute not gonna lie.

[@bamabldr66]

Shoot man I don't know why nobody fishes in the winter time.

[@LifewithJames]

Why not wear waders?

[@jameshouser7663]

Where's your boots?

[@BamaSaltwater]

In my closet.

[@jameshouser7663]

@@BamaSaltwater good place for them you'll never have to worry about having to buy a new pair lol

[@BamaSaltwater]

@@jameshouser7663 ikr haha. I use them like crazy but.. just not that day haha.

[@dadeo8957]

Worms? What the heck?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Yup! Lot's of fish in the Drum family may have parasitic worms in their meat. Not really harmful to humans but still kind of nasty when you look at them haha.

[@yt-breakpoint-_lambo]

The fish at the beginning that broke you off was prob a big bluefish. They go stupid on the line 😂😂😂