Catching blue crabs by dip net and hand line. Catch and Cook!

We finally get back down to the coast to catch some blue crabs and have a much better trip this time. We are slowly learning how to catch crabs by hand line.
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[@brandondawkins6390]

This is my go to spot I been coming to hickory mound for 18 years I live in not to far from here good job brother 👍🏽 🦀💯

[@lisajordan72]

This takes me back to my childhood. Thanks for sharing.

[@TKOutdoors]

Thank you for watching

[@flgator311]

They do it because they have no respect for anything. Thanks for being a good outdoors family.

[@TKOutdoors]

It's sad, I can't go anywhere anymore without seeing trash.

[@rhondabritt972]

Looks good. My son loved to fish, eat fish and boiled shrimp. When he was 5 or 6 he was eating boiled shrimp and got stuck in finger some part of the shrimp. Couple hours later he broke out in a rash his tongue and throat started swelling. Had to take to doctor. Hes allergy to all shell fish and fish. He not only can't eat them he can't touch them. He loves to fish but has to wear gloves and take benadryl before he goes. He can't even touch a bag that has fish or shrimp in it. Can't eat anything that was fried in oil that shrimp or fish was. Hes 29 now but still fishes every chance he gets. Love watching ya'lls adventures.

[@TKOutdoors]

I hate to hear that! It was a big shock for me to develop an adult allergy out of the blue. Man I miss eating shrimp!

[@kerrycomstock9220]

Awesome video...ya'll are making me HUNGRY!!! Thanks so much for the entertaining video and look forward to the next one!

[@TKOutdoors]

Thank you! We are happy that you are enjoying the videos. We have more coming!

[@prshr6145]

I just went crabbing in cape cod. Let me tell you… they’re absolutely delicious. We used raw chicken legs on fishing line. When we felt them grabbing the chicken we’d pull up the line and scoop them with a net. I could crab all day , we had an absolute blast.

[@TKOutdoors]

It is so much fun!

[@willusa2927]

I think they bring the core a little closer to where they're catching the grab that but hindsight is 20/20

[@Hoangminhtv-ks5dp]

Bạn vớt cua dính dể quá chúc bạn một ngày vui vẻ hạnh phúc nhé

[@mikenaracon951]

That was fun to watch. I have hand lined crawfish just playing around. Didnt think about crabs

[@TKOutdoors]

Yeah it's a very common way around here, as well as traps and just walking around with a dip net.

[@whiskeywoodworks979]

Replace the netting with chicken wire it makes getting them out of the net very easy, just tap and they fall out👌

[@TKOutdoors]

That sounds perfect!

[@careyjones101]

When it comes back to a boil after you add the crabs then let it boil 2 mins and then 10 min rest. With some vinager I the water you will have perfect crabs. Try it you won't be disappointed.

[@TKOutdoors]

That's very similar to what I do now. I always add the vinegar, seems to help the meat release.

[@edevos3108]

Uh. . .Silver Queen corn grows EVERYWHERE. It is delicious. But here in Pennsylvania, we prefer an SH2 cultivar that is much sweeter than Silver Queen. Something like "How Sweet It Is!" "Honey and Pearl" or "New Mama". That sweetness makes the Low Country Boil even better. Thanks for the video!

[@josephobrien2939]

Connecticut too

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Hello Andrew and Tiffany. My oh my, what a fun day with the Kelley's. You two sure know how to live the Florida lifestyle.🦀🌞🌴

[@TKOutdoors]

We try! Another crabbing trip is coming soon.

[@snickelfritz4706]

Put water in an empty 2 liter bottle or milk jug and freeze it. It works better than a bag of ice and you don’t have to worry about them getting into the fresh water and dying.

[@TKOutdoors]

Great tip, that water is definitely a problem in the bottom of the cooler.

[@NativeNorthFloridaCracker]

My favorite place to crab. I been fishing and crabbing that place since the 60s. It can get a bit crowded there at times.

[@TKOutdoors]

We don't even go on the weekends anymore, very crowded!

[@NativeNorthFloridaCracker]

I am going to try to go next week depending on the weather. So far its not looking too promising but always a chance to catch a few fish if nothing else.

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Andrew and Tiffany! When I think you have showed me all the ways to fish, you pull another method from your bag of tricks. Keep it coming.

[@TKOutdoors]

Thank you for watching

[@abdulkader-go2eq]

Amazing best idea for catch crabs

[@kennethlocke4213]

That area would be a lot of fun with a simple paddle boat/kayak. Redfish/flounder. Gafftop sail catfish don't throw away. They taste almost exactly like freshwater High fin blue catfish.

[@vpom4774]

Kinda did the same with crawdad. But I used a bamboo stick I found n bent a lil ol' minnow net n duct taped the heck outta it to use as a net. We caught em off a small bridge in Abilene Tx with my dad (staying out in a RV where he worked just a block or so from a lil park with a pretty deep creek)..he always laughed at my little contraptions but they worked. We used bacon tied on the string with a lil weight. This video brought back so many memories 💜 He passed on 6-18-21. This just made my day thinking about all the fun.💜💜🎣🎣🎣 Gonna keep watching for new vids💜💜 awesome job...hungry now too🤣😁🎣🎣

[@TKOutdoors]

Thank you for watching, sorry for your loss.

[@vpom4774]

@@TKOutdoors oh thank youso much. Loved this video...💜

[@jackweeks8099]

Well that place looks a little familiar! 😂 Went to Fish Creek a little south of Keaton this past Friday and caught my first trout big enough to take home. Twenty and a half inches, fought good too! Then went to Hickory Mound and didn’t catch anything. But had fun though and didn’t have to do any Black Friday shopping......

[@TKOutdoors]

Amen to that!

[@snickelfritz4706]

8 minutes to boil and 20 minutes to soak is what I’ve found works best for me.

[@TKOutdoors]

Thanks for the info.

[@madampolo]

What fun! Y'all made me hungry!

[@TKOutdoors]

We love doing this!

[@vl9763]

Oh man you are like me and my husband. We start picking up trash at parks or rivers too.

[@TKOutdoors]

It's sad!

[@moztheravensfan]

That sink!

[@alanjaded8015]

Everything has different cook time. That corn was way overcooked. Don't be afraid to take corn out early. Potato's take longest. Great video.

[@Troyfelder1974]

More crabbing videos cook clean eat nice

[@tompozsonyi4278]

That’s a lot for two!!!! Wish I can join you!

[@TKOutdoors]

We ate them all.... They were delicious!

[@geraldlewis5014]

ya'll getting with it in fast forward...lol, great video.

[@TKOutdoors]

Thanks... We were just really hungry! Lol

[@bowhunting1013]

Loved the video brother, keep em coming

[@TKOutdoors]

Thank you, definitely have a lot more videos planned and in the works.

[@jamesroberts185]

Great video! Wish I could catch blue crabs that fast:) They don't run that heavy in here in Delaware unless you just happen to hit the right day. Would have loved to join you in that crab boil! Just a friendly tip: Put an old bath towel on top of the bag of ice in the cooler. Place the crabs on top of the bath towel and leave the cooler lid a jar a bit so they can get some fresh air. You'll lose less crabs that way!

[@TKOutdoors]

Thank you for the tips!

[@lashandabeard704]

Yes please do another truly enjoyed the video!

[@TKOutdoors]

We will soon, my wife and I were talking about this yesterday.

[@lashandabeard704]

@@TKOutdoors The video had me dreaming of crabs to eat, thankfully I will be eating some very soon!

[@patrickwiles7612]

Another great video keep them coming

[@TKOutdoors]

Thanks Patrick!

[@nancyruiz2953]

I usually cut corn with a kitchen hamber And the knife in the middle both will cut the corn fast

[@kennethlocke4213]

Shallow like that u can get the biggest net u can find. Tie the chkn to the net. Lay the net flat in the water. Just pick it up when they crawl in the net.

[@TKOutdoors]

I like it!

[@marktwaine9344]

you can make a crabin net from chicken wire...easier to knock them off...

[@charliemclaughlin1042]

Loved the video and the food looks so good 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TKOutdoors]

Thank you for watching

[@terryporche9059]

Need to learn from a Louisiana Cajun

[@tarshanewson]

Love it ❤️❤️

[@tinacreekmore6959]

You can steam the crabs whole then clean them after their cooked just like after being boiled.

[@TKOutdoors]

Sounds good!

[@jasminefamlife]

VERY HELPFUL! Thanks for sharing the entire process. Will be trying this on Saturday for sure :)

[@TKOutdoors]

Your welcome!

[@luisvillacres5996]

Sorry for the misspelling lol I use the microphone on my phone Here on the East Coast I am out of Baltimore Maryland so we i’m gonna use 1200 feet of troutline and every 6 foot we put a snood nylon bait bags The razor clams stuffed inside that is if you have a boat and if it’s legal in your state to run a trotline for crabs on the good day we can have two bushels within three hours and we’re talking about every crab probably around 7 1/2 inches and above sorry I don’t mean to Step on anybody’s toes I like to share knowledge with other outdoorsman if it helps him out keep up the good work love you videos

[@darlisataylor2764]

Well, kinda small but great for stew. Here in Louisiana we often get some 8 to 10 points.

[@QueenASMR2019]

So many girl crabs. I'm surprised you didn't put them back.

[@spencersonnier1]

As long as they are legal size you can keep them as long as they don’t have eggs on them. Here in Texas as long as they are 5 inches they are legal to keep.

[@jaynjaywashington3074]

Howdy!! Thanks for taking the time out to Vlog on the great outdoors. My husband and I fish and crab in Kemah,TX. But Man we've never had them so eager to get caught as y'all's prey was. Wish they were🤔. Keep your camera rolling and we'll stay tuned. Great looking boil too.

[@spencersonnier1]

Jaynjay Washington I live not far from Kemah and I love it down there.

[@TKOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@TKOutdoors]

As long as they don't have eggs we are legal, no size limit.

[@scotabot7826]

Just for your info, the crabs that have red on the end of their claws are all females. You can also always tell by the width of their strap on the bottom of their shell as well.

[@TKOutdoors]

Yeah I was reading up on it, the bottom of the shell seems pretty easy to identify after looking at some pictures. Never knew about the red claws

[@luisvillacres5996]

I don’t know Which state you’re in I’m here on the East Coast Baltimore Maryland the best crab bait barn on is razor clams if you can find little orange clam bags they destroy them just food for thought

[@TKOutdoors]

None here in Florida

[@trekkingwithtb742]

Awesome video mate! Good bloody haul of crab, would’ve tasted amazing

[@TKOutdoors]

Thanks, it was delicious!

[@trekkingwithtb742]

Had my mouth watering at the thought of it cooking up haha

[@TKOutdoors]

I love the boils with everything in it. Plenty to eat!

[@donsspecialty3961]

I’m from Louisiana son. Follow the package recommendations. Soaking them sucks up the juice.

[@TKOutdoors]

I agree

[@TKOutdoors]

Wish I could get some of your fresh crawfish!

[@geriatricjoey5567]

Silverqueen corn is even grown in central NY... like in the Syracuse area. It is the best corn ever grown

[@TKOutdoors]

It's amazing corn! Tastes wonderful!

[@Sythyn30]

I know everybody has their own family recipe for seafood boils, but that's exactly how I would have done it except I add onions too. Cut them in half length wise and leave the fuzzy end on the onion and it will stay together even in a rolling boil. Every now and then if I'm in the mood I'll add whole mushrooms in, they soak up the seasoning really well. I know it's all about the seafood, but sometimes the humble corn hits my spot almost as hard as the crab/crawfish/shrimp does! Soaking up that delicious seasoning!! HaHa! Looked delicious though! Earned a sub! I haven't had blue crab in like 20 year's tho =(

[@TKOutdoors]

I know what you mean about soaking up seasoning. The corn is probably my favorite part as well. I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but my wife loves them. I think mushrooms do a wonderful job of soaking up seasonings, I'll think about tossing a few in next time. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@abdulkader-go2eq]

Thank u friends👍😄

[@pamelamartin9386]

This would be so fun!!!!!!!👍❤

[@TKOutdoors]

It is, Tiffany keep talking about going back!

[@randallgayman6639]

Good job!!!!

[@TKOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@cherylwillman3359]

Love your lil doggie!

[@TKOutdoors]

That's my wife's baby, he's a great dog!

[@TKOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip!

[@luciad5988]

They just wanna get ate, lol!

[@pmartin6759]

That's what I'ma Talkin bout👍👍👍👍👋👋👋

[@douglashammon1]

Man I would put the rest of those drum sticks on ice for dinner too....lol

[@TKOutdoors]

Lol

[@almarc3747]

Man y'all need to clean the crabs before cooking them. Don't have to worry about hot guts. Also long as you get your crab on ice immediately they will be fine to eat. Even if they not moving.

[@TKOutdoors]

People do them both ways around here, cooked alive and some kill and clean first. I'll admit, the thought of cooking guts and all is a bit weird. I've done them both ways.

[@laurabutler6253]

Give that poor doggy some! Poor thing has run a mile round and round the table lol.

[@wckdkl0wn]

I spent about 20 minutes when down there last cutting old line off the platforms. I hate when people just leave trash.

[@TKOutdoors]

I don't know why people can't take back what they bring.

[@chrisavila2073]

Well thanks for picking up the trash. I believe you should always leave a fishing spot cleaner then when you got there

[@TKOutdoors]

That's right! I can't stand a nasty person, but I've got to at least try to improve a situation myself.

[@genevadee817]

Awwww you guys are so cute!!! New subscriber here!!! 😊

[@TKOutdoors]

Thank you for the support

[@syked-upadventures6019]

Recreational crabbers can not keep females here in MD.

[@TKOutdoors]

We can as long as they are not carrying eggs. Some people still release them anyway.

[@collinjames1636]

Your correct they need to check their rules again in MD you cannot keep females at all except for commercial great video tho always a great time spending a day on the water crabbing

[@TKOutdoors]

@@collinjames1636 well this is NOT MD and we can keep any females that are non egg bearing. Just because it's not legal where you are doesn't mean it is illegal here.

[@ginaladner1]

The Kelley's Outdoors here in South MS we CAN keep females too!

[@grantlingjones26]

Recreational crabbers can keep females in maryland in atlantic ocean or its tributaries as long as they are not egg bearing. Chesapeake bay you can not keep females

[@Islandrifter]

That was a long drive👀

[@TKOutdoors]

Yes it is!

[@tyrelllovitt4234]

Nice Video

[@TKOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@RealGamingLolz]

You can use bacon for bait I got a lot of crabs

[@TKOutdoors]

They don't tear it right off?

[@nccoonmom3]

You half to put a weight on it after the chicken! That way it will go deeper.

[@TKOutdoors]

They usually sink, but slowly. Weight would help

[@8til826]

Should of purge the crabs in running water in a bucket or cooler. Anyways nice video dude! 👍👍👍

[@TKOutdoors]

I've heard that way as well. To be honest I've heard about 5 different ways to clean and cook them. Not sure which way is best, we will keep experimenting.

[@8til826]

👍👍👍

[@bigjesseclifton8502]

Looks like hickory mound

[@mackjenkins7721]

Man this was a good one. You just took me back in my childhood days. That was awesome watching you and your wife catch those crabs left and right. My dad and his cousin taught me how to pick up crabs with my bare hands. I did learn the hard way. Them crabs got these hands a couple of times. "LOL" We used to drive all the way up to NYC for a crab Feast Club party that my dad and his cousin started. Easy 4 or 5 bushels of crabs that got eaten. Are you and your wife ever planning to go back out crabbing again. Just curious how far was this from your house. Thank you for an awesome video and memories.

[@TKOutdoors]

Yes we will go back, it's usually better in the heat of the summer. This place is probably a good 45 minute drive for us.

[@troyettafontenette210]

I call it the skirt and if that's wrong PLEASE let me know what it's called.

[@TKOutdoors]

I honestly don't know.

[@janetphillips8196]

Why do you keep the females?. I saw three. You should release them to produce more.

[@TKOutdoors]

I don't know what state you are in, but in Florida it's perfectly legal to keep females, as long as they are not egg bearing. If you walk our marshes or look around any dock piling, there are blue crabs everywhere. This place gets worked pretty hard by the locals because it's convenient.

[@jchae35jc]

Just subbed. Awesome vid guys. I've lived in Florida most of my life but this location looks awesome for kayak fishing. Whereabouts?

[@anthonyg1968]

WE USE CHICKEN KNECKS.

[@TKOutdoors]

I've heard those are the thing to use

[@anthonyg1968]

We have always had good results from them. But I guess chicken in general is good. Good luck!!

[@russtay]

Where are you at in this vid? I’m new to the area.

[@TKOutdoors]

That's Hickory mound wildlife management area

[@highlandervalasik9274]

Cut heat off, add ice and let soak as long as you wish

[@TKOutdoors]

👍

[@bowhunting1013]

I was wondering if y’all had any good venison recipes? Thanks

[@TKOutdoors]

I sure do and plan to show a few as the season progresses. From the simple shredded BBQ roast in the crock pot, whole shoulder roast over potatoes to pepper stuffed bacon wrapped backstrap. Those and small game videos are coming soon. If there is anything specific you want to see or hear about just let me know.

[@TKOutdoors]

Venison chilli, cube steak and gravy ect... Let me know what kind of food you like.

[@ruthlong6876]

I was curious I seen you put some female crabs in your cooler are you allowed to keep them where you are from

[@TKOutdoors]

Yes we are, the only rule we have is we cannot keep egg bearing females. We are loaded with crabs in Florida

[@meauxjeaux431]

Dead crabs are still good if they have been on ice and caught that day.

[@ethanpatterson1204]

Really cool footage of the drive back. What part of the country are y'all in?

[@TKOutdoors]

North Central Florida

[@831Adventures]

Where was this at

[@rogerspalding5673]

What is the location where they are crab fishing.

[@ddozzer3889]

Haaaa that corn kicked your ass son!

[@sandraeager2683]

Do you need a license to crab?? And do you measure each crab from point to point

[@timriley2092]

Here in New York we don’t keep. The females

[@rogerspalding5673]

Are there any restrictions about not keeping the females?

[@TKOutdoors]

No restrictions in Florida

[@theborg]

Do you have a size limit? The first 2 looked slightly small

[@TKOutdoors]

We do not, they are abundant here. Only rule is we cannot keep egg bearing females.

[@nakeishascott4377]

Wow nice video. Not sure where you are but I'm looking for a nice spot to go crabbing in Florida such as areas from St.Marks to Port St.Joe. Any recommendations

[@TKOutdoors]

Drive just past st mark's and go to Hickory mound, that's where we were.

[@nakeishascott4377]

@@TKOutdoors Thanks for the information. Let you know how our trip goes.

[@richmangini3582]

Is there no size limit there

[@TKOutdoors]

No there isn't, they are quite abundant here. Other types of crabs have stricter regulations.

[@luciad5988]

Don’t you need to measure them to see if they are legal to keep?

[@TKOutdoors]

Not in Florida

[@geriatricjoey5567]

What state and waterway is this?

[@Outdoor-Adventures]

where are ya'll catching these crabs? thanks

[@acc8798]

Is this a lake or river? I thought crabs exist in salt water?

[@TKOutdoors]

This is a marsh. They can be found in salt and brackish water here.

[@danny1mmafan]

Hey question what camera are you using for your videos?? Great videos keep up the good work also I enjoy yall sharing the adventures with us all.

[@TKOutdoors]

Thanks Danny! I'm using a go pro hero 7 black. Its a great camera and really easy to use, I just wish it had a good zoom. That's me just being picky though.

[@austinjackson9429]

Get you a metal net

[@hemkumarie12]

Are they still plenty now or specific months? Thanks

[@TKOutdoors]

They are still there, the hotter the months the better

[@tyronetbone1158]

WHERE IS THIS

[@chrisavila2073]

The 461 would cut the frozen corn easy

[@TKOutdoors]

I bet it would lol

[@mommieminnesota3108]

If they die while there on ice Im pretty sure there still good to eat bc they was alive when u cought them bubba!

[@TKOutdoors]

Everything I've read says no, bacteria start breaking the meat down as soon as 15 minutes after dying. Being that I don't know when they die and it could be hours before I get home and cook them, I'd rather not risk it.

[@Confad22]

what part of lousiana ? is blue crab both fresh water and salt water ?

[@TKOutdoors]

No city anywhere around there, gulf coast in north central Florida.

[@TKOutdoors]

They are mainly in saltwater but can handle some fresh.

[@Confad22]

@@TKOutdoors understood thank you for the information

[@sn00py8]

Discovered crabs in my brother's pond in Steinhatchee, Fl lol

[@TKOutdoors]

We go to Steinhatchee often!

[@chucksmith5002]

You said he`s a big one but with red claws it was a Female . Nice mess of Crabs

[@TKOutdoors]

Big enough for me to eat, we are allowed to keep either sex here

[@jenniferwhite249]

it has to be 5in frome point to point