BLUE CRAB CRABBING (4 different baits, 4 pots, 4 pulls)

[@a.j.dickey5167]

I think the crabbing videos are my favorite, now. Love watching and hoping each crab is a keeper.

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks, man. The crabbing is starting to pick up in our area, and we're hoping to see lots of keepers soon.

[@covid1655]

Living the dream

[@SaltyReflections]

Absolutely

[@realclassamerican2774]

WOW !!! This s Great !!! THis is the 1st video "I've" seen with Stephanie driving... how nice !!

[@SaltyReflections]

She's good at operating a boat.

[@bigdeneen]

Steph a good sport ❤🎉

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks. 😊

[@dianetbailey9185]

Saltyholic fan would be cute on a shirt. 🤣

[@SaltyReflections]

😁🥰

[@user-tn8ux5vy4u]

Good job daddy

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks son! Remember, you can do anything you want in life.

[@lelandrentz755]

Recent faithful subscriber ! Grew up on Jenkins creek and had family that were shrimpers. Love the videos , they are inspirational

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks so much! We're amateur shrimp trawlers. We've learned the basics of shrimp trawling over the last few years and just love doing it. We've recently purchased a 25.2 Parker that we're going to be using to pulling a 40' net with this year. I can't wait for the 2023 trawling season.

[@lelandrentz3964]

We have a small place on Wallace ,Chowan Creek ,that you have inspired me to get the crab traps back out. Are y’all catching any crabs now ? Can you do a video discussing the different color crab traps ? When I was growing up they were all galvanized. Thank you again

[@lelandrentz3964]

We have a small place on Wallace ,Chowan Creek ,that you have inspired me to get the crab traps back out. Are y’all catching any crabs now ? Can you do a video discussing the different color crab traps ? When I was growing up they were all galvanized. Thank you again

[@lelandrentz3964]

We have a small place on Wallace ,Chowan Creek ,that you have inspired me to get the crab traps back out. Are y’all catching any crabs now ? Can you do a video discussing the different color crab traps ? When I was growing up they were all galvanized. Thank you again

[@lelandrentz3964]

We have a small place on Wallace ,Chowan Creek ,that you have inspired me to get the crab traps back out. Are y’all catching any crabs now ? Can you do a video discussing the different color crab traps ? When I was growing up they were all galvanized. Thank you again

[@corbinrobbins8763]

Great job!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks!

[@robbiwilhelm3780]

Great video

[@SaltyReflections]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@hawkeye7435]

GREAT!! THANKS...

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for watching!

[@BLACKRAIN390]

GREAT DAY

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks man! It was.

[@janineschindler2966]

Wow I never seen anything like that before. Cool.

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for coming along with us for the crabbing adventure!

[@jenniferbelton3017]

Enjoyed your video

[@SaltyReflections]

That's awesome! Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@2mickj]

Nice! 🦀

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you! They were nice and the thought of them makes my mouth water! Thank you for watching this video and commenting! Stay safe and God bless!

[@2mickj]

@@SaltyReflections I just love you two & your videos. 🐚 🦀 ♥️

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks so much! 💙🐚🙏🐬🌊🦀

[@wilspencer4720]

They look so good

[@SaltyReflections]

You know it. I think the crab taste even better when they're come out of the cold water.

[@alexjordan6101]

Nice catch

[@SaltyReflections]

We definitely caught some nice crabs for this time of year. Thanks for coming along with us and leaving a comment!

[@pwrplnt1975]

Love your videos! It's nice to see a wife and hubby spending quality time!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for joining us!

[@chrisharris1380]

Great Winter catching !

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks! Thank you for tuning in with us too! 🦀😋

[@buddyharrington7050]

If u square your pots up from slamming them on the rail they will catch better. I commercial crab in nc and I'm crazy about my gear getting beat up. Lol. Good video keep em coming

[@SaltyReflections]

I have a hard time getting the crabs out of my traps. I need a pot shaker. 😩 Thanks for watching in NC. Good luck out there.

[@janetpullen5210]

U all do a great job...we learn a lot about crabbing from you...I'm sure they r tasty....

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. The crabs were great! I love sitting down with family and watching everyone crack, rip, bite or hammer the shells to get to their pretty white meat. LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@cmlackey1]

Yay, another video from Salty Reflections.

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you for the comment and watching! Take care, stay safe and God bless!

[@stanmitterer1302]

Really enjoy yall's videos. Thanks! Just would like to ask why you are using so much line?

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks! I really don't know if we need as much line as we're using. LOL! Our tides can move pots around. I always want enough line that if our pot gets moved into deeper water we'll have a chance in finding it.

[@monicafolse8103]

Great day for Saltohics 😍🦀🦀🦀

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for watching!

[@PalaciosCJ5]

Have you tried or know someone who tried using both fish and chicken in the same trap as bait?

[@SaltyReflections]

I haven't, we'll have to give it a try.

[@stephaniechavis3301]

Awesome video! Great crabbing trip! Beautiful big 🦀 crabs! 💙

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for coming!

[@outdoorswithtim.576]

Love this. Keep up the good work guys I really enjoyed watching this video made me hungry now I'm going to the kitchen to make a sandwich. I bet those blue crabs we're tasty

[@SaltyReflections]

These Blue Crab were tasty! I think these blue crab have a better taste to them when they come out of cold water. Maybe this is just my imagination playing tricks on me. LOL! Stay safe buddy and God bless!

[@YourNextCast]

You got a good haul of them right there my friend. Nice job.

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for the visit my friend! Take care, stay safe and God bless!

[@jeffcox3109]

We’re did you get the gauge from

[@SaltyReflections]

My good buddy Philip made it for me. If you're ever in Beaufort and looking for a crab Guage, check out Beaufort Marine Supply, Grayco or Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply. They're all within a 10 min. drive of each other and they'll have about anything you'll need for crabbing, fishing, shrimping, etc.

[@dreamtravelexperience9398]

Can you do a catch and cook?

[@SaltyReflections]

Sure! We'll have to share some of our crab recipes. One of our favorite is a crab dip. Mouth watering to even think about. Thanks for watching! Here's a short video of how we clean and steam crab. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZjHlqaYf5yMf7c

[@ST-xh6bf]

Thanks for not taking the female's. Here in Florida we can't take them. Liked the video

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. I didn't know female crabs were illegal to keep in Florida. I learn something new everyday from you all.

[@fissh29]

Oliver, my man, you are KILLING me, you too Stephanie...gotta go spend $25 on a lb of crab now...damn...LOL...cheers!

[@SaltyReflections]

Dang! $25 a pound. LOL! Go get you some Randy. I'm glad we are able to get out and catch our crabs. Thanks for the comment and watching buddy! Stay safe and take care.

[@bobmchugh9965]

Crab pots in louisiana with floats will disappear overnight. State law says they have to be marked to help the thieves.

[@SaltyReflections]

😆🤣 Thankfully it's not that bad in our area.

[@jamesrene7509]

That's a lot of crabs out of them traps, any time you got 10 crabs or more in a pot you doing good, been crabbing all my life in Louisiana and that's a good woman/captain you got there, is that a Carolina skiff? IN Louisiana they got to be 4 1/2" point to point to be legal

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks brother! Setting some traps today. Hope we get them! Happy Crabbing!

[@SaltyReflections]

It's a 14' Sundance, similar to the Carolina Skiff. Love it!

[@wilspencer4720]

Maybe I can get you two ship some my way LOL

[@SaltyReflections]

LOL! Maybe.

[@robertparham6866]

Love watching your videos you guys are awesome born and raised in Maryland crabbing all my life respect the fact that you do not keep females crabs keep up the good work

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks man! I love crabbing! Comments from people like you keep me motivated. So, thank you so much for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@a.j.dickey5167]

Agreed! I wish others would follow your example. All those babies never born, never grow up. Means less and less crabs for you guys every year. 🥺

[@dianiabailey283]

Why don't you use chicken?

[@SaltyReflections]

Chicken is a great crab bait and it's cheap. We do use chicken occasionally. We use fish & shrimp a lot more just because its bait we already have (so its FREE) from cleaning the fish we have caught or the bycatch from shrimping.

[@johncremeans969]

If you got a wife appreciate her

[@SaltyReflections]

I do. Stephanie's #1 in my life.

[@rareform6747]

Steam Maryland Style ...

[@SaltyReflections]

😋🦀

[@wilspencer4720]

I believe you're right out of cold water they are better guess that's why I like Alaskan king crab legs

[@SaltyReflections]

I've never tried the King Crab. I bet they are great!

[@wilspencer4720]

When I was a kid I lived in Virginia and used to go to Chesapeake Bay and use a string with chicken leg catch blue crabs

[@SaltyReflections]

When I was a kid, I use to crab from the banks with my family and catch blue crabs. We would boil the crabs right there using salt water. I don't know if it was good for us but we ate them. LOL! They were great!

[@mikemcelveen2973]

Always glad to see y'alls videos pop up. Man I'm itching to get down there! Good to see yall are well. Take care,be safe and thanks for the vids!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for coming along on another video! It's cold here but we're still catching plenty of fish and Blue Crab. Hope to see you soon. Take care, stay safe and God bless!

[@gaestovall1551]

A wonderful batch of crabs and I’m sure they were delicious! That was an interesting comparison of the baits, too. My parents and I always thought crabs tasted better when we caught them from cooler water. But then again, they’re always good. It’s been years since those days, but those are memories to cherish. Thanks for bringing them back, again! Y’all please take care and many blessings for the New Year~

[@SaltyReflections]

Yes, the crabs were very tasty! We had a great time sitting around eating them with our family. Thank you for watching! I always get excited when I hear someone say that our videos have helped them. Continue to hold on to those memories! Stay safe and God bless!

[@gwencalloway4808]

Nice crabs 🦀

[@joelmcmahan7386]

thanks for another great video, it’s great to go along and just see god’s beautiful places. Hope your channel continues to grow and god bless Salty Reflections and family stay safe and happy 👍🇺🇸🦀🦀

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you! We never would have never thought there would be as many views to our videos as what they have. But, we keep making the videos to share with others because our videos reflect what we love. KZbin is a great way to share videos with others! Our channel does continue to grow and we couldn't be more excited about it. I pray that God continues to lead us in the direction that he choosiest us to travel and we keep connecting with others that have our same passions! Stay safe and God bless!

[@joelmcmahan7386]

@@SaltyReflections I think it has a lot to do with how good of excitement you both have for life, and each other. Of course the places are great, but I don’t think many other couples could have as big a following. You are both nice, very helpful and respectful. My kind of people, I think a lot of citizens are looking for good wholesome channels like Salty Reflections. Thanks again and god bless you all. Thanks to Outdoors With Tim for telling me and others about this great place called Salty Reflections, may god bless you all and your family’s 👍🇺🇸🦀

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you! You sure know how to make people feel good about themselves. We really appreciate that!

[@gingermackeen5741]

Even though I'm a shelling saltaholic, you're getting me hooked on these crabbing videos!😁

[@SaltyReflections]

LOL! I'm so glad you're liking our crabbing videos! Stay safe and God Bless!

[@timriley2092]

As always love the video you guys are great awesome crabs not a fan of the hand to the camera is that something new ? Lol

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks buddy! Hand to the camera is just a way for me to transition the video to the next scene. LOL! It works!

[@samclark4088]

Always love seeing ya'll videos !! I don't keep the females either. One of my most productive spots is right off Jenkins creek. Keep them coming

[@SaltyReflections]

Awesome man! We're always glad to hear someone say that they are enjoying our videos. We'll do our best to keep the videos coming. Stay safe and God bless!

[@alanknight4418]

I'm on the Delmarva peninsula. Been crabbing here since I was about 3. Would like to try crabbing down south. By the time we hit December our crabs are in the Mudd for the next 4 months.

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

New subscriber, love the video. Curious the water temperature and how late in the year you catch them. In MD we crab into early November as they go to deep for recreational crabbing. Do they go into the mud and go dormant for the winter

[@SaltyReflections]

Welcome! Our water temperature is around 68' right now and we catch lots of crabs all the way into Dec. During our short winters crabs can still be caught in deeper waters. Happy crabbing!

[@crabbygolfer4714]

Any problems with crab pot thieves? People are always trying to steal my pots

[@SaltyReflections]

I just had 2 pots go missing. I try not to blame missing pots on others but I have heard some pretty sad stories of guys loosing thousands of dollars worth of gear in a night. Glad I'm just a recreational crabber making some videos to share with others. Commercial crabbing ain't easy!

[@Pomie99]

HELP ? ? ? Love your videos, I live in Ct. we have a great crabbing season here, My first year was 2020, I've crabbed every month May through Sept. Caught unbelievable amount but no keepers . any help / ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[@SaltyReflections]

WOW! We don't really have a problem catching keeper crabs in our area. I would suggest trying different water depths. What is the size limits there?

[@Pomie99]

@@SaltyReflections Thanks for your quick response, our our size is 5' up here in Ct.

[@fatherandsonsfishing]

Wow! That's nice December catchin' right there! So... the million dollar question is: do you think it's the bait or the location of the pots??? Inquiring minds want to know! Also, we play by the rules 100% -- not only does it keep the game warden off your back, more importantly it's the right thing to do for the ecology of the system. However, we've started keeping some of our bigger mature females. From what I know the females only reproduce once so when you see that nice rounded dome shape and darker color on their apron, they should be good. They are certainly legal to keep in NC. Do yall have any different regulations or thoughts on it? I would never keep a female that could potentially reproduce again.

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for coming along on another video! I have learned that female crabs can reproduce more than once. They only bred once but can store sperm from the the males and reproduce several times after. I really don't know what to look for to see if a sook has reproduced as many times as she's capable of but I'm still learning and open to all information about them. Stay safe, take care and God bless!

[@fatherandsonsfishing]

Thank you Oliver! That’s really good info. We only crab from the bank or docks but have noticed that some places hold more females than others. We will definitely be targeting the males because I don’t want to take a female out of the system that might potentially still reproduce. God bless brother!

[@SaltyReflections]

Brother, it's perfectly fine to keep female crabs if they're legal in your area. I really wasn't trying to give you a hard time about the female crabs. I just wanted to pass on a little knowledge that I've learned about them. People kill animals that are capable of reproducing all the time. If we didn't catch enough males crabs to feed us, we'd keep females.

[@fatherandsonsfishing]

No worries Oliver! I didn't in the least think you were giving me a hard time! Yall have so much experience and knowledge about crabbing, I'm just happy to learn something new when I can. Cheers, my friend!

[@GW.124]

Thank you for releasing the females. Recreational crabbers in MD cant keep them, but I’d let them go even if we could.

[@SaltyReflections]

Yes, we try to let them live to reproduce so we'll have plenty in our area. Thanks for watching!

[@garytyree9012]

Good. I wait for love from you 💝💖

[@SaltyReflections]

Many many thanks!

[@sharonmacintyrebarrett8572]

You talk to much after a while it gets on people's nerves.

[@SaltyReflections]

😶😁🤣