Blue Crabs, Catching Them In The St Johns River

[@19jake23]

On the way in, the pic of you and Joyce standing close together and you said "my girlfriend", the smiles on your faces was beautiful. Bless you both and many, many crabbing trips in the future.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's what I often call Joyce, I kid her and tell her girlfriends are more fun lol. Thanks again for Watching

[@brinkee7674]

Man those crabs are so clean looking. No muddy tint to them

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

They were nice looking crabs and they had a lot of meat. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@alannamcghee6690]

Mrs. Joyce is my She-Ro!!! She handles those traps and the crabs like a “G”!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Alanna, she enjoys pulling those traps and the anticipation of what's in it. Thanks a lot for Watching we really appreciate it

[@danniepate5343]

Can I. But some crabs.? From you!?

[@dietz7229]

mmmh mmmh....its really good. mmmh mmmh. Ms. Joyce is a treasure. Love you two.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thank you very much and your right about Joyce

[@pauldonathan5316]

I haven't eaten blue crabs since I was a kid, you've got me looking hard at them again...I will try for them this summer and cook em up...Galveston Tx

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You'll be hooked. We have crabs often.

[@chucksmith5002]

Them were some good looking Crabs and the ones Joyce put the Sauce on looked real good. Enjoyed it

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Chuck, those crabs were extra good. Always nice hearing from you

[@alinchitown7556]

Yum I can’t wait to move back east, once my wife retires next year. I miss blue claw season, used to go hand lining with chicken necks in Toms River N.J. every year and catch a couple of garbage cans full, then have a blue claw party the same evening good times. 😁

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Hand lining is probably the most fun catching them. We're from N.J. the Atlantic City area, we used to catch a lot of blue crabs but I'm sure by now they must have changed the limit like they did with all the fish. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@alinchitown7556]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors I’m sure but I’m moving to South Carolina so it maybe different there

[@roseharper5570]

I am here. Loving the video. I so wish my husband had lived just a little while longer.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Rose, we're glad you enjoy our videos but also sorry to hear about your husband. Thanks again for Watching

[@ricardominimi1630]

Wow very nice work, nice channel I am enjoying this very much . Glad to see our traps working well for you ! Presley @ 3 Kings Crab traps

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Presley, nice talking to you yesterday

[@georgeniebergall7074]

See you such a beautiful couple together with the picture you showed with the two of you at the steering wheel makes my heart feel good beautiful picture for a beautiful couple

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thank you George, we have a lot of fun together.

[@MyArcturus1]

Keep those Jimmies coming! Excellent Video in tough weather conditions. Really enjoy your videos, Thanks for sharing!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We really appreciate you watching, Thanks

[@davidmohr1063]

The salsa crabs look amazing

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

David, they were great, try it. Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@daunehartman4679]

Wow! You got the life all these crabs I'd be in seventh heaven. If you ever need someone to help pick that meat I'll come down from Pa to help you. Keep crabbing and I wish you all the best.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We'll keep that in mind Duane and Thanks for Watching

[@deloriswhite1309]

Those are some big beautiful crabs

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

They were nice crabs Deloris. Thanks again for Watching

[@crystalhenley2490]

Awesome day crabbing !!!!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, Crystal

[@dianetbailey9185]

Joyce that new recipe looks really good. Yum!🦀

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Diane, Joyce hit a home run with those crabs they were delicious.

[@Shotgun-rider]

My daughter lives on the St. John's river in Sanford. What you should make with that crabmeat is a dish called Coquille Saint Jacque it's a french dish. My mother in law is from France an taught me this recipe. You can uses any kind of seafood. I've used it all in this recipe. It's very delicious

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That sounds good. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@admobeer9551]

I was recently complaining about the small size of crabs available at the fish markets. I guess I need to get off my but and go catch some. Great video guys!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I wonder what's going on, we pulled our traps today and they were mostly small, in an area where they're usually large. Thanks again for Watching

[@mikecabe6127]

Really enjoy your videos guys!!!!! The crab meal looks delicious!!! Thanks for taking us along:)

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Mike, glad you enjoy our videos, that makes our day.

[@ms.blessed6439]

Hello everyone have a wonderful weekend..beautiful crabs

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thank you, those river crabs are very colorful. Thanks again for Watching

[@rwglavin3794]

Full job with those crabs. You two are the best. Always a great vid. Thanx for posting.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thank you, we're glad you enjoy our videos

[@thereader7776]

Great video good day on the water and nice catches

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right it was a great day. Thanks again for Watching

[@Rowdymotmot]

Super video. Glad you have such a great girl friend Mr. Sam. You guys are a super cute pair. Dinner looked delicious and you had a nice catch.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Rowdy, you're right I do have a great girlfriend for over 55 years. Thanks again for Watching

[@edwardshighonstreetlife]

The salsa thing looks awesome I can tell that's gonna be good

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It was good, something different. Thanks for Watching

[@jeffsweet4631]

You two are the winners for sure! Take care you two!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot Jeff

[@davidstokes925]

Always enjoy your catch and cook videos. We’re from Memphis and moved to FL. Never had crab but got everything together for a catch and cook using hand lines. Wish us luck!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

David, Thanks for Watching our videos and good luck with your crabbing. Just keep trying different areas until you find them there's plenty of crabs out there.

[@alicepellerin5026]

Sam and Joyce y’all are just the most precious lil couple! I soo enjoy watching yall. Nice mess of crabs. My husband used to tell people I was his girlfriend lol brought by sweet memories I miss him. 😘

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Alice we're glad we brought back some good memories but also feel sorry about your husband. We really appreciate you watching our videos

[@sandrajones3921]

They looked very yummy just like every video you make crab is one of my favorite food keep up the great videos I'll be looking forward to seeing more from you guys

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're glad you enjoy them Sandra and Thanks for Watching

[@davidchavez1908]

Great job you guys. That crab boil look very delicious. I wish I were there with yall. Blessings

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks David, we wish you were here. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@ainmuhammad1523]

Joyce is a pro, would love to go crabbing with you guys. I miss eating crabs living in the midwest. Go home during the summer to east coast and enjoy them.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's what keeps us in Florida, the fishing, crabbing and shrimping. Everything else is too busy. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@lesliefleming4359]

Blue crabs look great as usual folks. I just don’t understand how you can just eat three each. When I get a chance to eat them on the east coast I can’t stop till 20. Ours must be a lot smaller though😅

[@markhug5871]

Looks great 👍👍🙂🙂

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Mark

[@mikesimon9529]

Never thought of cooking crabs with salsa looks good 😁👍🇺🇲💪

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Mike, we never did either until we made the video but those crabs were delicious. Thanks again for Watching

[@backwoodscountryboy1600]

You created another great video and I love the idea of the one with the sauce in it I bet that was off the chain good it looked good

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thank you, Joyce is always dreaming up different ways to cook crabs, those crabs were really good.

[@blakeshaw5272]

Yall are fortunate to have each other! Keep on!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Blake, you're right we are very fortunate for over 55 years. Thanks a lot for Watching our videos

[@charleshowell7855]

Used to fish and crab the St. John’s with my grandmother out of Dunn’s creek near Palatka. Love the St. John’s. I live in saint Marys. Georgia. Fairly good crabbing around here.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Charles, we also go crabbing around that area but not now the St John's is very high I hope it goes down soon. Thanks again for Watching

[@outdoorswithtim.576]

You both are a mess. Yall always have so much fun

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We do have a lot of fun Tim. Take care

[@ToilOrStarve]

That salsa crab cook is interesting! For my next batch I was thinking about putting them on the Traeger smoker grill. Great video! Thanks.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That sounds good Bill. Try the salsa that was a tasty surprise. Thanks again for Watching

[@debbiehood1786]

Love your channel

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Debbie thanks again for Watching we really appreciate it.

[@fishinfool3795]

Peach salsa. Now, this I gotta try folks.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It was very good and something different besides steaming and boiling

[@IamthaFunk]

🌴💛🐊 Entire channel is very entertaining Thanks 😊. 🦀🐟🦀🦐🦀

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thank you, we really appreciate you watching our videos, glad you enjoy them

[@oceandeepfishing4555]

Hello Guys. Another nice batch of crabs. I've cooked them before in spaghetti sauce. Might want to try some shrimp or clams along with it. Some of those huge ones would compliment that dish. Sam still waiting for that video for (how you throw your cast net) lol. I've tried several different methods but still haven't got the one that's works best for me. Tight lines.......

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Nice hearing from you Ed, those were nice meaty crabs I guess we caught them at the right time. I've been meaning to make the cast net video. They are good with spaghetti sauce, we have a video on that. Good luck with your fishing Ed.

[@kotaro07]

Man, you both eat good with having access to so much blue crab.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Don't forget the shrimp and fish lol. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@joycealligood9883]

We're going camping at Ft. Clinch soon. Gonna try chicken on a string. Been going there since it was a county park and never crabbed, all we did was just feed the crabs when we were trying to fish. Maybe I'll get some revenge and eat some of them this time. Keep on with the videos. Love them.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's the best way to catch them, at our best spot they won't go into our metal ring traps the only way we can catch them is with a handline. Good luck

[@charlieshikshik]

Love the videos, I know it takes alot and I really appreciate u

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We thank you Tashika, it does take a lot but having subscribers like you makes it enjoyable. Thanks again for Watching

[@outdoorswithtim.576]

I love a good ol' boiled Crab 🦀 you can't beat the flavor all that old bay season sets in the Crab meat and that Lump white Crab meet stay so juice . And sucking the Crab Claw 🦀 before you Crack it open makes it so good. It's the best way to cook blue crabs. Love this video

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right Tim, that's why we eat a lot of crab. Always nice hearing from you

[@michaelsadventures4261]

Good morning.

[@RandyBrazil]

That smile on Mrs. Joyce's face when you called her your girlfriend says it all Congrats guys! 🙂

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Randy

[@rayman395]

You to are the "GOAT"

[@hosta3199]

Nice catch. Love your videos.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for Watching Mendy.

[@jimcockey4385]

I heard you call them dirty crabs and I lost it ! We call them rusty , but next time I'm callin em dirty and see if everyone laughs as hard I did !

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Jim, It takes a special crab to rate as a dirty crab LOL. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@jimcockey4385]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors your very welcome sir

[@kenheslop7288]

You got me laughing, okay set right here. OK set second right here, OK set 3rd right here. Do you not think your partner could understand a more simple command, like OK hun set. And of course the same for the rest. 🤣😂 And we can count so really don't need to be told. 👌💯

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We also laugh, Thanks for Watching

[@kenheslop7288]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors love watching 👌💯

[@bencartrett4867]

What does the white vinegar do? I never herd of that with blue crabs before.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It's supposed to make them easier to pick. Thanks again for Watching

[@kevvo4626]

Sound like Philly area folks. Water+"wooder". I'm looking to retire in the Jax area in a year or 2. Great area.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Atlantic City, N.J., Jacksonville is a good area for crabbing, shrimping and fishing.

[@aj7009]

Just bought some blue crabs 👍In Westwego on the Westbank.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I bet they're nice crabs. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@TheDadFaxs]

Next time you cook try this. put the salt garlic and old bay in before you put the crabs in. And bring it up to a boil. The crab meat will take up more of that flavor. Just a thought you do you. You can also put some onion and lime / limon in too.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip James

[@gpero8680]

I wish there was a way to. get some of those blue crab shells…I would make jewelry with them. I live in Vermont, long drive ..lol

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right Florida is a long way. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@TheDadFaxs]

I hope you guy made it through the hurricane ok

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

James, we made it through ok but we live on a small lake and it's still rising from all the drainage. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@TheDadFaxs]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors hopefully the water will go down soon.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

James, I think it finally started to go down and there's no rain forecast for the next 10 days, but it will take at least a year before it goes down to normal. Thanks

[@robrob3376]

Bless your heart Sam you're a good boyfriend, for getting her a new pot I could tell she loves it... Invite me for dinner I know what to do with the extra crabs,,. Y'all take care of yourselves God bless you! ❤️

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Rob, when you're married for over 55 years that's the type of thing you buy each other lol. Come over any time there's always extra crabs. Thanks again for Watching

[@denisedill3552]

Oooh, I bet Spanish rice would taste good with the salsa crabs. I'll bet that they were delicious! I envy all that crab meat :) I really love crab cakes and stuffed crabs in their shells.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That sounds good Denise and the salsa crabs were delicious. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@TheworldiseffdUP]

Where's the wine! 🙂🍷🍷🍷

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That sounds good, Thanks a lot for Watching

[@cherylgrant7679]

I love you both

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thank you Cheryl, glad you enjoy our videos

[@alphonsolinguini9501]

WOW

[@coryatwood4571]

Sam I grew in Florida on the Manatee River. We ate blue crabs all the time. I never knew about dirty crabs. I know it's the rusty color but why. Are the ones with white ,not rusty closer to just shedding?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

The ones we call dirty are past rusty and usually heavy and full of meat. The very white ones are sometimes called a whitey and are poor (no meat)

[@rennyray11]

We call them lights here because they just shed and haven’t filled in yet

[@chillinspearfishin]

Can you show what tools you use to get the meat out?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Mark, we have a video titled " Blue Crab Meat, No More Shells" I think they are in there. Thanks again for Watching

[@Thunder_6278]

That one crab looked pissed, I could hear him say 'Damn human, put me back!'🤬

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're probably right lol. Thanks again for Watching

[@robertgrant957]

🦀🦀🦀 Ft. Pierce

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for Watching our videos Robert

[@tiffanyb.9551]

Where did you purchase the large pot? Size as well please….

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Tiffany, Joyce got the pot at Ross it's 17 quarts Thanks a lot for Watching

[@dougblack7411]

Ok.. mississppi.. big bend.. st johns.. where are you guys out of?.. no city names needed. Just east coast or west coast

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We live in east central Florida Doug and spend a lot of time trying to wear out our truck lol. Thanks again for Watching

[@Thunder_6278]

I hear the Florida blues are bigger than the east coast brothers. Darn tough, too. Don't put a finger in front of them.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We do catch some big blue crabs in Florida if you're in the right spot, we also have some spots in Mississippi where we catch some good size crabs. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@michaelmclawhorn6984]

I'm one of those who doesn't like the smell of crabs steaming but I sure do like eating them. To each his own I guess.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I've known some people who don't want to stink their house up cooking crabs, my mother was one of them lol. Joyce and I both like the smell. Always nice hearing from you Michael.

[@jamescook4420]

What part of the area do y’all crab in im up around black creek

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Between Palatka and Welaka

[@josephstewart1313]

Those are some beautiful male crabs

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Joseph, they were some nice crabs, great color. Thanks again for Watching

[@Katlady88]

How come she does all the work??!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Because she wants to and she doesn't consider it work. I could easily do it all (I was a commercial fisherman years ago). Joyce doesn't know how to operate or trailer a boat she would have nothing to do out on the water except watch me and to her that would not be any fun. I take care of anything that has to do with our 2 boats operating, repairs cleaning etc. Also do the hours of editing and answering all the comments. It doesn't take long to set and pull 7 crab traps. I just want to keep her happy, it's worked for 56 years.

[@grantfoster9099]

Crabs Lives Matter! Lol

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We liked that one Grant lol. Hope you caught some redfish.

[@grantfoster9099]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors getting it registered and getting 100 hr service on it and probably Wednesday we gonna go target some reds drum and sheepshead!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Good luck Grant

[@jimmydumaguit9331]

😳😲😲😊😊👍

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@michaelhenderson2480]

make some crab cakes out of the rest

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's what we usually do Michael. Always nice hearing from you

[@michaelhenderson2480]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors you are welcome

[@robhaynes7630]

You lost me at Old Bay.

[@MegaBait1616]

I buy your Wife anything she wants..... excellent cook n woman....

[@MegaBait1616]

Love the smell of crabs steaming in my house.......

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We do too

[@MegaBait1616]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors ,. :-)

[@MegaBait1616]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors ,. :-)

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Why don’t carry a laundry basket and dump the cribs into the basket rather than on Joyce’s feet she never wears good covering so she doesn’t get bit love your channel love you both

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Space is at a premium on that boat Joyce dumps the crabs and they walk back to me. I ordered boots for Joyce. Thanks again for Watching

[@vitoscatigno4207]

Crabs on their way to death!

[@kevinwright9820]

You dont release the females?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We release the small ones and any with eggs. There are spots where ,90 percent of the crabs you catch are females and it's full of commercial crabbers traps so we keep the few we catch, it's legal in Florida to keep females. We catch mostly males because we crab a lot in the St Johns River and most of the crabs there are males.

[@tommygray2870]

Can you share to me in wv

[@curtismyers7936]

I like your videos but cringe when I see boiled crabs. Steam them with JO Spice #2 is the Maryland way and only way.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Curtis, we also steam them, clean them and also cook them whole we like them any way even without seasoning. When we were in Oregon we caught Dungeness Crabs and cooked them in water right out of the ocean, they were great. Thanks again for Watching we really appreciate it

[@northflcrabber]

Putting all that JO on the top shell of a crab while steaming seems wrong, what a waste. Boiling a cleaned crab is the way, you get all that seasoning up in the crab.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Joyce and I don't like a lot of seasoning on anything including steak or any other meat, I just like to taste the meat not the seasoning. When we eat in a restaurant it's always, no seasoning please. It's just the way we like it, that's why we use just a little. Thanks again for Watching we really appreciate it

[@charlieshikshik]

Incorrect....so does the seasoning go through the air mysteriously. Maybe be the Maryland way but not the only or best way

[@jimcathcart5116]

You need chicken for bait

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We use chicken, fish carcasses and shrimp heads, whatever we can get we found they all work about the same. Thanks for Watching

[@steephenp.m4767]

Super and Amazing Very tasty Cooking and good presentation 💋❤‍🩹💋

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thank you very much