Catching UNBELIEVABLE GIANT Blue Crabs from a PUBLIC Boat Ramp | Catch, Clean, & Cook

[@TheFishAndTrips]

This was by far the best tasting crabs I've boiled. Hope you enjoy the episode aka short film!😎

[@Alpaka_Lolo]

I think I overcooked mine last time. Any tips on how to know when they are done?

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Will everyone says when they turn that bright red / orange color, but I would say no longer than 8 to 10 minutes and then let them soak for another 10 or 15 minutes.

[@maryfelton1333]

That money shot made an Old Lady in Orlando very happy. Keep livin' keep learnin. God bless you and your family.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thanks Mary!😎

[@robertintexas]

You done good today! I went to East Galveston bay yesterday, and it was easily 2-3' high water over normal levels. Kept me from getting to some of my favorite spots. Bait was really scattered too. I think it was part of the moon phase. A little tip here. When I bring my crab up on the freeline, as the crab comes up, my net goes down in the water column. Crabs can see you and the net and they get antsy. The net comes straight up from below the crab. It takes a little practice to figure out the nets correct position due to the refraction from the water. You are quickly becoming the crab whisperer, my friend. I am going on a crab trip next week to a new spot that could be epic. Will let you know how it went.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Appreciate the tip Robert! Yeah free lining is a whole new skill that takes a lot of patience that I know I'll master eventually. 😂😎

[@Dat_Van]

I know Raynell isn’t pregnant but when we needed him most he delivered !

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Dawg.😂😂😂🤷🏾‍♂️

[@plugr1]

Great job ! That’s a bunch of big beautiful crabs ! You may have done it , but a damp towel to cover the crabs in the cooler calms them and they don’t fight each other as much . Don’t keep crabs in an air tight container, they need to breath . Just a crack for air to get in . Also , you can use a walnut cracker or a meat tenderizer cleaver to gently make a crack in the claws so that the crab boil can seep in . A larger circumference net can help loose fewer crabs .

[@TheFishAndTrips]

So many great tips. Thank you!

[@MTZFishing]

Bro your a real entertainer and the plating display 💯

[@TheFishAndTrips]

I appreciate that MTZ fishing, thank you.

[@1969LILJOE]

My head was sweating on the money shot. It looks so spicy. Happy you meet your goal, and it was an awesome video. Thanks for the time you spent. Tight Lines

[@TheFishAndTrips]

I appreciate that Joe!

[@stephendejarnatt2801]

I enjoyed this video. Definitely a crab lover myself. Appreciated the shout out to Tug Trash. Keep going with what you're doing, you're getting there. You've got a unique approach that not a lot of people will show, you're learning as you go and applying that to better the situation.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

I appreciate that Stephen!

[@lauraharvey7424]

My favorite part when you said oh I’m dying in here ❤lol and when you were crabbing and just barely caught that one 😂🎉killing me

[@TheFishAndTrips]

😂😭😂😂

[@jimcharles9867]

You did a great job! That money shot got me . I’ve been crabbing for 60 years and you have graduated.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

LOL yessssas!😎🙌🏾😂

[@nathernandez241]

Did u just flick us off at the end....had me rolling but loving the content your making and the cooking looks delicious, awesome job keep up the great work....

[@nathernandez241]

Just replayed the video it was a ✌️ sign...my bad bro lol

[@TheFishAndTrips]

LOL 😎✌🏾

[@raulg2529]

I thought the same thing. had to rewind it and sure enough! 🤣🤣🤣

[@pamdimitrio4972]

I just love your videos. Keep them coming. And stay real like you are. 😊

[@conniefontenot6131]

You got it going on. Great day crabbing. Enjoy.

[@texasdboxoutdoors746]

Team "Clean Crab" for me. Good call

[@trinawright4137]

I love you! You are a trip. You are just excited and gettin in the groove. Good job! 😊

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thank you Trina! 😂😎

[@PuraSalAngler]

Great job catching those crabs man - good size- we liked the money shot - PuraSal 🙌🏻

[@cmarshall2211]

Nice presentation at the end! Looks delish.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thank you!

[@user-go3lg2xx8g]

Another great vid, watched the whole thing! That mullet was huge lol Show more footage of you cooking the crab and eating! Wish I knew this spot, I need to switch from drum to crab lol

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thanks for watching the full thing! I would love to eat more, but I don't wanna be talking with my mouth full on camera end the video already is long enough. 😩

[@KarenRamos-x1r]

Now that's what I call a good meal

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thaaaank you

[@MelissaONeill-hi8gh]

Great catch! Wish I was there w you!! Tips would be-Throw the onions in w skins on for more flavor-just half them, and I would make crabs last (corn under) (and you can chill just crabs so meat comes off easier)

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thank you!

[@salexxavier]

Wow, those are some very nice blue crabs! And I'm with you, I like my cleaned crabs to be cleaned, I'm gonna try that toothbrush next time for sure!

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Toothbrush is a GAME CHANGER!

[@ErnestPerez-rg2uo]

Randell Roy. I just cooked my Betty Crocker Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies today. Now you have me thinking about crabbing over fishing. Your money shot was great again. Peace out!

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Lol nice, how you like the cookies?

[@ErnestPerez-rg2uo]

@@TheFishAndTrips The cookies turned out delicious but after I thought about it. I almost ate a whole stick of butter. I set the butter out for 1 hour to get soft. I still had trouble working the mixture. My motivation was if you can do it then I can do it. I live in San Antonio but we fish in Rockport, Port Aransas, and Port Lavaca. I never considered crabbing but I need to study it. I see your free lining might be the way to go. How long is your net?

[@TheFishAndTrips]

@ErnestPerez-rg2uo just throw your butter in the microwave for about 10 to 15 seconds. My handnet is just under 6 ft.

[@davidchavez1908]

Oh yeah. If you ever need someone to do the taste test with you. Never forget that I'm right here for you. You know I love ya bro.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

LOL I got volunteers for Taste Testers now. I made it!🙌🏾😂

[@fleem5]

What a fun vid. The boil looked absolutely delicious!

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thank you!

[@graytslayer3782]

Man I might have to get into crabbing, that looks good bro

[@TheFishAndTrips]

You really should. All it takes really is a string, a piece of chicken, a net, bucket, and you're good to go!

[@ncscalezreelz5320]

It looks like everything you put together is going to be great

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thank you. 😀

[@MarvelousMarvFishingForLife]

Juicy Crab ain't got nothing on you bro! Way to serve them crabs up! 👍🏾

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thank you!

[@eduardocervantes8404]

Bro with those crabbing skills your ready for the Bering Sea good job !

[@TheFishAndTrips]

LOL I would die 10 minutes into Deadliest Catch. 😂😭😂

[@dvt6481]

That kit strings are a great idea 👍🏼

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thanks!

[@swimking101]

Damm bro! Once again you got me starving. Great content and delicious meal

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thank you King!

[@jonpeterson1614]

You’re videos are the best bud. Been watching for a bit. I caught some decent crabs in port a.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thank you. That never been a Port A, but I plan on making a trip out there. So Thresher Fishing how to really do it. 😂

[@jonpeterson1614]

Dude tug trash is the man.

[@jonpeterson1614]

@@TheFishAndTripsport O’Conner is probably a more popular fishing area.

[@pleasepray378]

Sometimes it's easier when you're free-lining if you ease you net down in the water when you first start pulling the line up. Smooth and easy!

[@TheFishAndTrips]

LOL yeah I've learned and got way better since this video. 😂😂😂

[@lfgfishing]

🤣🤣🤣 bro kicking the crabs 🦀 so they don't they away. Love it

[@TheFishAndTrips]

I was HUNGRY, so no crab left behind! 😂

[@lfgfishing]

@@TheFishAndTrips good video bro 💪🏾🦀🏆

[@dknohoward6933]

Good 1 Bro! 😂 Yes Lord, want he do it!!! You should bring me along wit you on one of your amazing fishing 🎣 adventures. I'm the youngest of 13 siblings, I'm 58yrs young just had my 38 anniversary yesterday. I'm certain that your views & subscribers boost😊 We have the crazy about fishing thang in common bro.✌🏿

[@KarenRamos-x1r]

Great size crabs! Good job!

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thanks!

[@hawnjoe925]

Enjoying your channel🦀🦀 Mahalo and Aloha for sharing 🌺🤙🌺

[@sheilajohnson189]

Great job. You need to fish there and see if there are any fish there. Looks like a great spot.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

The couple times I went so far, I've seen people fishing, but no one has not caught one single thing yet.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@rodneyg45]

​@@TheFishAndTrips I've caught reds under the lights at night there

[@GoofyFlan]

WhOO! You've motivated me to start crabbing. I'm going to like this video with my trolling accounts as well. It's RAINING, yeah, I said it. It's raining in Houston, but this video made my day. ~~Thanks~~

[@TheFishAndTrips]

LOL Make sure you're trolling accounts subscribe as well. 😂😂

[@nedcarter6553]

Dang looks delicious wish I was there you did great man

[@Thefishingplumber]

Damm we’re are you at 😂 you Foreal gonna get me started on crabbing I know exactly how to cook em 😋

[@michellehill3342]

my favorite parts is catching them the presentation and music.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thaaaank you Michelle. 😎

[@tonychristianson7866]

Looks good chef!

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thanks!

[@LLDWITHJ]

Love a good crab boil!

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Delicious!

[@benevans3572]

Enjoyed your show bruh

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thank you!

[@julieagain]

If you don’t watch check out check, outside the levees, & pelican bones. You’ll definitely learn a lot. Those boys grew up fishin, crabbin, shrimpin, & huntin. Great video highly entertaining. My favorite part was when you were on the launch kickin at the crab sayin “Not today” 🤣

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Lol I'm actually subscribed to both of those channels!

[@bettesimmon166]

One of the joys of eating crabs is the pulling it apart and cleaning it . Your way is fine if you donot want to get your hands dirty.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

I didn't get to get my camera equipment dirty as I'm operating between three cameras shooting this videos.

[@just1kooldude]

Nice video. Where did you get your crab nets from. Exactly what i hav been looking for

[@TheFishAndTrips]

I have a guy who sells them. Send me a email for info : [e-mail]

[@jasonstokley7274]

They sell boiling baskets that will fit that pot. Put your food in the basket, drop in the water, when its done pull it out.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

I actually found boil bags on Amazon that I'll be testinf out!

[@rodneysmith2846]

Great job bro love your content.been with you from day one. You have grown tremendously.on you next craning adventure you have to try fried crab, they also taste great grilled. Great job on the crab boil.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Fried crab is on my list to do. Looking forward to it and I appreciate your support. Thank you!

[@bikingmomma524]

You did good. I like my crabs cleaned before they are boiled too. Those crab will stay alive for several days when you keep them iced down. Just leave the plug out on the ice chest and keep the ice visibly layered in the crabs. Then you invite a friend over who knows how to clean crabs. You get a couple lawn chairs, a bucket of water, a water hose, a garbage bag, and a six-pack of Pacifico for hydration for yourself. Your friend or family member will show you how to dispatch those crabs in a few minutes. All cleaned and ready for your boil. Get extra beer for your boil water and a couple bottles of "Real Lemon" lemon Juice to add to your water in addition to the lemons. It will really make your shellfish taste clean. You do not really need those gloves unless you have soft hands. The crabs will be "asleep" from the cold ice and they won't get you. Clean them out with a good jet from the water hose and no need for a toothbrush. I have seen the "Old Couple Outdoors use one. I never seem to have a spare one handy. Lightly crack your claws so the boil can get in. You are good to go. Oh, and Tug Trash is a good cook.

[@kenheslop7288]

The old couple are great, watched them from the start. Only thing is, boy you can't half talk 😂 Fun video though 👌💯

[@maryfelton1333]

He sounds like Kevin Hart and he got Richie Rich talking like "Dat".

[@altonpalmore3584]

Brah my sister is cracking up about the cleaning 😎

[@TheFishAndTrips]

LOL Tell her I said, I wasn't really scared. I'mma G. 😎

[@conniefontenot6131]

Going crabbing tomorrow. Hope I do as well as you.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Nice, let me know how it goes?!

[@GGAnglers]

7:17 😂😂 sorry to tell you but that aint the jetty

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Bro, what did I tell you? Be like GI Joe and prepare for everything!😂😎

[@pamdimitrio4972]

I would suggest that you get a honing steel for your knives to keep a good edge on them

[@TheFishAndTrips]

You sure do have a lot of notes for me Pam 😂😂😂

[@rudygarza1402]

Great job one of your best Videos. You should put your net down in the water so the crab’s won’t drop the bait cause the net scared them?? Where were you I would like to take my grand kids there. 👍👍 tight line bro cool off😂😂

[@kevinw-fishwhisperer]

Blowin up! 💣

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thanks!🔥🔥🔥

[@pamdimitrio4972]

Dude you as a Texan over did it with the crab boil concentrate

[@texasslaboutdoors2270]

Kickin crabs 🦀 with mell 😂new channel

[@TheFishAndTrips]

We'll call it the H-Town 2 Step.😂😂😂

[@bigk3381]

Thanks for sharing your adventures and as always... "Tight Lines and Full Limits To Ya" Ps: South type winds & Moon phase = tides.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Ohhhh, I knew it had to do with the moon!

[@raybeltran9403]

Nice man. Was wondering why you were fooling around with all them traps, lol. Free lining is the way to go and more fun imo

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Lol Let's me be more productive in my crap nets do catch on average about 50% of the crabs while I'm out.

[@OutsideWithDJNasTV]

oh yea a good days catch 💪💪💪 but what did you do with the Mullet 🤣

[@TheFishAndTrips]

LOL threw him back.

[@davidchavez1908]

Bro these are the videos we've all been waiting to watch. Fantastic job, keep them coming please.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

I appreciate that David, thanks once again! 😎

[@creseda1941]

Good job

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thank you!

[@weirdfishweirdfish6636]

Just heads up take butter knife and put crack in claws game changer also add little vinegar to boil trust me brother

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Great idea and I keep FORGETTING the damn vinegar every time.😩

[@altonpalmore3584]

And you took all the flavorlol

[@raeleeninNC]

Good idea with the tooth brush

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Game changer for sure.

[@bloodsweatnbass8918]

What spot is this MrSir. I’m trying to take grandkids out to catch something and get them interested in some outdoor activities.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Nice to live where you can go crabbing...wish i did 😢

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Road trip!

[@theoneandonlyralph2710]

next time you go to surfside check out beach dr. street.,if you go out about knee high out into the water and have a piece of chiken on a string,you can literally scoop them up with a net.Thats with the right weather conditions of course.Or drive down on crab st. also in surfside.Those are pretty good crab holes.Great content by the way👍

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Thanks for the info. They've been added to my Google maps!

[@raulg2529]

yoooo! I used to live in that area. yeah, that spot can get crazy flooded sometimes. I've seen it to where you couldn't even drive in to where you're set up 'cause it was about 6 inches underwater. caught a bass on the small pier and I've seen someone catch an alligator gar as well. anyway, it's good to know that the spot produces some good crabbing. Might have to check it out one of these days. lol

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Yeah, been there a couple of times and I still haven't seen anyone catch any fish here.

[@raulg2529]

@@NicoleJackson-z3x nah man, can't tell ya. You gotta go out and explore.

[@winnnerxx]

Next time get you some fresh mushrooms and put it in that bowl you will love them

[@sidneycoakley3992]

How much water did you start with in the pot?

[@TheFishAndTrips]

The water halfway would be perfect. Once you add all your crab, corn, potatoes and etc you have just enough room so that it doesn't boil over.

[@fancypants3292]

Get a Bigger Net!!!! Great Job!!!

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Lol I actually bought a second net just like the one I have because NOW I know how to properly use it. 😂

[@Sal_Tee_Adventure]

Seen your chest setup for gopro with external battery. How'd you rig that up? Is that the power pack in your Amazon store?

[@TheFishAndTrips]

I just you my chest mount. Add a couple of zip ties to hold my battery. It comes with a leather case that I cut a couple of small slits to put the zip ties through and around the 2 holes in the bottom of the chest mount. Then just use a small USB cable to connect from the battery directly to the GoPro. One battery will last me 6 hours. amzn.to/4aDCBfH amzn.to/4aeaXGe amzn.to/43LVGtJ

[@Sal_Tee_Adventure]

Thanks bro that's why you the people's champ 🏆💯​@TheFishAndTrips

[@GGAnglers]

The mullet💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Brooooo I was so excited about that mullet!

[@lindagrant3027]

Great show just be careful so you don't steam the finish off your cabinets, maybe move it to another counter or do it outdoors. Whatever works for you.

[@sahpec29]

Awesome video!! Where can i find those crab traps?

[@TheFishAndTrips]

I have a guy. Shoot me a info for order info: [e-mail]

[@antoniothomas3862]

Its easier if you put your finger in the hole where the apron was and open.

[@rodneyg45]

Leave the skin for that oil, scent trail even better

[@juliemanarin4127]

Looks so good...i just dont like spicy hot stuff

[@trinawright4137]

Oh, BTW, we have had a King Tide and full moon that makes the water high 🌝

[@TheFishAndTrips]

King Tide. 🤔 Never heard of that, but thank you!

[@conniefontenot6131]

Try using Zatarain crawfish, shrimp, & crab boil seasoning.. Its better than Louisiana seaoning. I'm from Louisiana and I prefer Zatarain. Louisiana has too much salt.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Tried it and not a fan.

[@lauraharvey7424]

❤😂steaming is better no water logged meat all you need is crumbled tin foil at the bottom of pot and some Lemmon vinegar water salt and old bay and they will be delish!

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Agreed!

[@cheryljackson5364]

Black colors draw heat to you and why long sleeve?

[@TheFishAndTrips]

The fabric is made out of keeps me cooler. So if I rool up my sleeves and get direct sunlight contact I feel hotter, but once I pull my sleeves down, instantly I feel cooler.

[@conniefontenot6131]

I'm from Louisiana and we don't squeeze our lemon, just put it in the boil.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Well, I'm about to make you more mad because I've since left boiling and went to Team Steam from this point. 😂😭😂

[@damienford5667]

Wht part of Texas you inn buddy nice vid

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Freeport

[@pamdimitrio4972]

I would do the crab the same amount as the potatoes

[@scpc2006]

Waterprooof gloves, your ready for winter

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Oh I'm ready for winter to start camping videos. I got the gear, now I just need the temperatures!

[@scpc2006]

@@TheFishAndTrips I’m in with ya.

[@nikkireed6803]

hello, i am starting my blogging page as a female fisher, and just wanted to se if you could tell me where this spot is. I am usually really good with google maps and pics but this one was tough.

[@taeoutdoorsputtumndakooler7163]

Where you at in Texas

[@motokenzo763]

Trip'n found a crab honeyhole! 🦀🦀🦀 but bro boil or steam them whole and alive!

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Naaaw fam, I did them whole last time and cleaning them out before cooking them is far better! I guess I'm just not a fan of "crab butter". 😩😂😎

[@motokenzo763]

@@TheFishAndTrips ok, but bro...what's w/ the dark clothing? Did you see Gigi with his matching outfit and matching white crocs? 😆💀

[@TheFishAndTrips]

If you ever see me wearing white Crocs. Please call the authorities cuz I'm not well. 😂😂😂

[@rodneyg45]

You put them in the pot awake they're going to panic and pop their legs off. Ice them down before put them in the pot

[@pamdimitrio4972]

Why move the free line when you are catching where you were

[@TheFishAndTrips]

There was long gaps of not catching anything, but the edit makes it looks like it was still producing, so I keep moving to different areas to let it reset so to say.

[@justjason34]

how long to boil crabs? well I am not sure about cleaned crabs like your doing there... but whole crabs ,,, like other shellfish ... shrimp and crawfish are going to cook different depending on there size...so the easiest way to bol them is very very simple..... boil them till they float.... once they float they are cooked... now remove them from heat... soak them to they sink...and they will take up spice..

[@bikingmomma524]

Perfect cooking advice. Works great for crawfish too! I have even done up a redfish, scaled, gutted and clean, left on the bone with the shellfish boil. It was fantastic.

[@xiupham8101]

Bring the rain gear and boot....be careful

[@MD-kwtx1]

Just curious what the etiquette is for how much space one can/should take for crabbing. Is it acceptable to claim the entire dock or should you allow others to fish/crab on that dock? Same for pier fishing. How much space are you allowed to or should claim as "yours"? Suppose it became a crowded spot...would you let someone in? How vigorously would you stand your ground?

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Honestly, on a boat ramp. Get in where you fit in. So if I setup on every other pillar. Someone can easily come setup on the ones I skip. There's more than enough space crabs for everybody to eat. Now if I'm fishing, that's a different story, because if you keep casting over my line, were going to have the situation.😂😂😂

[@savedbygraceoutdoors]

Free line is way better than nets.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

It's about 50/50 with me via catch ratio.

[@rodneyg45]

Next time instead of scooping the crab over the top and rake it in net.

[@altonpalmore3584]

Yes lord

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Won't he do it. 🙌🏾🙏🏿

[@kurtlambertsr6472]

Great videos my brother. I caught 15 last Sunday at Dickinson Park in a couple of hours…I’m going to try this spot next. Keep in mind the natural instinct of a crab is to initially go backwards first…so make sure you are under and behind the crab when you free lining with the hand net. Great videos. I think I actually met you at Moses lake before years ago…👍🏿

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Great tips and thank you Kurt!