California Recreational Crabbing: Beginner's Guide 101 (Quick Version)

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

For anyone wanting to get into crabbing then this is a great guy to follow!! I started crabbing a year or so before the Wolf but I still learn a lot from him. We do disagree a little but only on minor little things. Reach up there and hit the subscribe button and hit the bell. Great video and always informative. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!!!

[@TheJoyofLiving]

Thank you for your constant support since day 1 brother! Always appreciated!

[@jimyale3498]

Great video. Gonna give it a go!

[@lintienda5326]

Thank you for taking your time and showing us how to crab snare and what we need. It really help us beginners like me. Stay blessed ✌

[@robertcloe2140]

Subscribed! Thanks for the content

[@TheJoyofLiving]

Appreciate the support brother! CRAB ON!

[@Guerillagong]

Got my order of beginners kit crab snares and I must say, well made and top a top quality product! Great to meet the maker himself MoonWolf! Solid guy and such an honor to meet you. Cant wait to get an adventure in, see you on the surf family!! Dont sleep on the moon snares! Get yours soon!! I suggest get 2 lots, I did!!

[@TheJoyofLiving]

Man, I appreciate the compliments! Much love! I am truly humble. Thank you. If you ever see me out there, please, come holla at me! Thank you for your support! CRAB ON!

[@burgerking220]

Thanks for all the advice man! New to fishing and really want to get some crab. Thanks for all the tips!

[@TheJoyofLiving]

Good luck out there! CRAB ON!

[@CckfNet]

Nicely done guys, keep the videos coming

[@TheJoyofLiving]

Thanks for the love and support brother. I enjoy your videos man! Keep them coming!

[@rapalisoc]

good content as always...curious on braid being a no no...why is that? thanks

[@TheJoyofLiving]

Thanks for the support Ro. I use braided lines on the beach. The braided lines allow me to feel the sensitivity a lot better than monocarbon or fluorocarbon. I use braided lines on the beach because I have a lot of space and not many poles and lines from other fishermen are next to me. I avoid braided lines on the pier because there are a lot of nearby lines near mines. Small pier and limited space, especially on crowded days. The braided line tend to be a lot lighter and the wind will blow your line around. Causing the braided lines to get tangle to other lines. When the braided lines get tangle with other lines and people reel in their lines, the braided line causes abrasion to the mono line. Enough abrasion will weaken the mono line and cause the line to snap when casting the snares. Mono lines has a higher resistant to the wind than braided lines, so entanglement by the wind is minimal unless the wind is 10mph or higher. Just being courteous to other fishermen when it comes to the pier. Thanks for the questions Ro!

[@iuploadforfun9587]

Awesome info thanks

[@TheJoyofLiving]

I appreciate the support. Thank you!

[@drhambone1598]

Great video, very informative for a beginner getting into crabbing.

[@TheJoyofLiving]

That feels good to hear Doc! That's what my channel is all about. I was hoping that message came through my videos. Appreciate the support brother!

[@sadethlee9309]

Thank you for the info, can you tell me when is the crab season in California?

[@IamNobody777]

What size is the spinning head swivel?

[@김도형-p3y]

Butterfly carb cage catch good too?

[@TheJoyofLiving]

With calm conditions, the Butterfly Loop is the best option. Good luck out there Do!

[@franciscofausto1378]

Great video!!!!

[@TheJoyofLiving]

Thank you. Appreciate the support. Hope you got something out of the video. CRAB ON!

[@trantroung]

Hey bro. Great vid. Anyway I can buy some snares from you? I’m visiting my wife’s family in January and want to try crabbing on west coast. Only problem I’ll be all the way down in Huntington Beach area. Wonder how far up I have to go to catch crabs. Many thanks

[@markkhalil5215]

would you guys know any good locations for SO-cal location for crabbing? (LA/OC area)

[@JMag1]

Great content Moon, you even give the spots to 🦀. Not too many dudes out there trying to help you out that much 😀

[@TheJoyofLiving]

I appreciate the support brother. Happy holidays. CRAB ON!

[@JMag1]

@@TheJoyofLiving yup, I'm watching all the videos and repairing/making my own snares now. Thanks for the help!

[@TheJoyofLiving]

@@JMag1 That's what sup. Enjoy the process my dude!

[@jakobheston]

Great Video! What size swivel do you use?

[@TheJoyofLiving]

I appreciate it. Thank you. I use the Ball Bearing Swivel with Coastlock Snap Size 7 for 250lbs. Here's a link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JCJODJ8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@jesseperdomo9557]

I have a question can you use a crab snare in Southern California?

[@TheJoyofLiving]

Hey J. I am going to copy and paste the answer. Are Crab Snares with Loops legal in SoCal? (Commonly asked question) There is no quick answer to this question. Stay with me for the answer. The answer is not about grey areas, but rather facts. Crab Snaring with loops is allowed in California. Throughout California. However, you cannot use loop snares to catch Spiny Lobsters. Spiny Lobsters are the main recreational activity South of Lopez Point (North of Point Arguello). We rarely have Spiny Lobster in NorCal. Just like there are rarely Dungeness Crabs in SoCal. The water is too warm for the Dungees down there and the water is too cold for the Spiny Lobsters up here. If Fish & Game see you use a loop snare South of Point Lopez, they are going to assume you are using loop snares for Lobsters, because Spiny Lobster is the big attraction in SoCal; not Rock or Dungeness Crabs. Due to that fact, people assume snare loops are not allowed in SoCal. But there is no regulation that says you can't catch Rock and Dungeness Crabs with loops snares in SoCal. It's a long explanation. Better to buy your snares, go up north to at least Monterey Bay for some Dungeness Crabbing, and catch you something nice and meaty like Dugeness Crabs. Good luck and CRAB ON!!!

[@jesseperdomo9557]

Is that yes ?

[@TheJoyofLiving]

@@jesseperdomo9557 lol. Yes.

[@jesseperdomo9557]

@@TheJoyofLiving thanks man , and love your videos tight lines and keep on crabbing !

[@TheJoyofLiving]

@@jesseperdomo9557 Much love. Thanks for the support brother!

[@sonnygutierrez2829]

Thanks for the video bro! I went out to Pacifica today and only got baby dungies. The big dungies kept bouncing off the water and falling out of my snare, now I know why. Thank you.

[@TheJoyofLiving]

Get em' next time Sonny! CRAB ON brother!

[@floydb9100]

is it legal to use crab snares (with the loops) down in SoCal (orange county) ?

[@TheJoyofLiving]

Floyd, I appreciate the support brother. Are Crab Snares with Loops illegal in SoCal? There is no quick answer to this question. Stay with me for the answer. The answer is not about grey areas, but rather facts. Crab Snaring with loops is allowed in California. Throughout California. However, you cannot use loop snares to catch Spiny Lobsters. Spiny Lobsters are the main recreational activity South of Lopez Point (North of Point Arguello). We don't have Spiny Lobster in NorCal. Just like there are no Dungeness Crabs in SoCal. The water is too warm for the Dungees down there and the water is too cold for the spiny lobsters up here. If Fish & Game see you use a loop snare South of Point Lopez, they are going to assume you are using loop snares for Lobsters, because there are no Dungees down there. Due to that fact, people assume snare loops are not allowed in SoCal. But it makes sense because why use loop snares in a place you can't catch Dungees. But there is no regulation that says you can't catch Dungeness or Rock Crabs with loops snares in SoCal. Now, I've heard of a Spiny Lobster being caught near Pacifica Pier once. Maybe the lobster got lost some how. Same can go for Dungees. But it is not common enough to not have suspicions. Especially when loop snares are not allowed for an area focused mainly on lobsters and not crabs. It's a long explanation. Better to buy your snares, go up north to at least Monterey Bay for some Dungeness Crabbing, and have no issues with authorities. And you'll have a better chance catching Dungees as well. Good luck and CRAB ON!!!

[@seahunter5972]

Is that another stamp I have to buy To crab It's all California does nickel and dime

[@TheJoyofLiving]

I know exactly what you mean. Fortunately, Recreational Crabbing is completely free.....mostly. You don't need to purchase any stamps or permit cards for catching crabs in California. Also, you don't need a fishing license for any public piers and jetties in California as well. Grab you some MOON's SNARES next season for a guarantee catch and you are all good to go! Good luck. CRAB ON!

[@seahunter5972]

Thank you for the reply. When does next season start is it November 7th for dungeonists crab

[@TheJoyofLiving]

@@seahunter5972 It is normally the first Saturday in November. Good luck next season!

[@seahunter5972]

Cool thanks

[@Threedaysextension]

Hey bro good video! I've been following you for the last 2 weeks or so. Went to Pacifica last Friday hoping to meet you and buy snare from you. I didn't see you there. How I wish I saw this video before going. I went with my friends for the first time. We didn't catch any tho 😅

[@TheJoyofLiving]

I appreciate the support brother. I will be out there soon. Keep at it. You'll catch your limit! CRAB ON!!!

[@spikey9azn6]

I read online that you don’t need a license to fish or crab from a public fishing pier is that correct? Because beginning of your video you said differently.

[@TheJoyofLiving]

Hi James. Thanks for the support bud, and sorry for the late reply. You are absolutely correct. You do not need a fishing license while fishing/crabbing any public piers or jetties. I didn't mention this is the Quick Version and left it out. I think I mentioned it in the Long Version when I went into more details. Hope this helps!

[@Amy-pk1zg]

Can you use snares and nets on the pier without having a fishing license?

[@TheJoyofLiving]

@@Amy-pk1zg Hey Amy. You don't need a license on the piers and jetties. You're limit to 2 poles, 2 nets, or a combination of 1 pole and 1 net. Good luck out there. CRAB ON!!!

[@SoCalRonnie]

Like your content not the ahh sounds like music tho.

[@TheJoyofLiving]

I appreciate the support. Doing a lot better on the "uuhhh" parts in the video since then. CRAB ON!

[@randommmrandom868]

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[@Mr.wong78]

step one: go to Walmart

[@TheJoyofLiving]

right??!!!!! lol