Crabbing at Island Heights, NJ

[@Thunder_6278]

Wow, in Jersey, crabs love chicken. Can't get it where they live...

[@thandastones888]

😊Yes, they like chicken. Bunker fish works well too. Thanks for watching 🦀

[@jimaquilano9137]

What a great catch.

[@thandastones888]

Yeah, they were mostly males too and lots of big ones🦀🦀🦀!!!

[@SDEBOP-]

Great catch and video thanks.. now ima go with my wife and kids ❤

[@thandastones888]

Thank you! It’s peak season now🦀. Happy crabbing and enjoy!😊

[@slingshotcrabbing]

Great Video! I checked out Route 52 Causeway fishing pier, the one near the Ocean City NJ welcome center. Did pretty good fishing and there were people crabbing and catching a couple. There's a short video on my page if you want to see what it's looks like. There are porta-potties. 😊

[@thandastones888]

Oh ! Nice, we should give that place a visit. Thank you for the info.😊

[@Jamieneang]

Great vlog thanks for sharing

[@thandastones888]

Thank you😊! Thanks for watching!

[@scpirri904]

In all the years of catching and eating crabs I never seen anybody put a can of sprite and cook crabs, is that all you put in that pot is a can of sprite? Looks like Island Heights is a good place to crab, they were some nice crabs. I like the big one they give you more meat for all the work you have to do in cleaning and cracring the shells. I love the pics of the flowers.

[@FishWithMhei]

You gotta try it! Sooo good 😊

[@thandastones888]

Thank you! Thanks for watching😊. Folks back in the Philippines steam it this way. It seems to make it taste sweeter. You should try it🦀

[@niconyc2889]

I just started crabbing in the Hudson River and was wondering what type of chicken works best😊

[@thandastones888]

Drumsticks are the best. Easier to tie too if you’re using a drop line. It also stays in the bottom unlike other chicken parts that tend to float due to the amount of fat. Good luck! 🦀😊

[@lennykibbs260]

your videos make me want to eat crabs....😁

[@thandastones888]

😆If you’re not allergic to seafood, you should give it a try. Catching them fresh is really fun 🦀. Just don’t get pinched😊

[@lennykibbs260]

@thandastones2622 no allergies here. We will get out to crab soon...

[@thandastones888]

@@lennykibbs260 Good luck and have fun !!!🦀😊

[@ChrisTheHobbyGuy]

I love your channel its really wonderful to watch. Keep making great videos your friend Chris The Hobby Guy

[@thandastones888]

Thank you!🥰

[@melvinnieves9221]

Hi my wife and I love your videos. Do you know the physical address/location on how to get there. Also is parking free?

[@thandastones888]

It’s Island Heights Boardwalk, Island Heights NJ, 08732. Parking is on the street, right along the boardwalk and it’s free. There’s a fee for crabbing though. Bring $10 dollars cash for a day’s pass. If you want a crabbing badge for the season it’s going to be $25 dollars. Enjoy and Good Luck🦀!!!

[@melvinnieves9221]

@@thandastones888 thanks

[@darkhorse4625]

Love your videos, where can i get the badge??

[@thandastones888]

@@darkhorse4625 You can get them from the Municipal Hall, or wait for the municipal worker who makes her rounds and checks for badges. Thanks for watching. 😊 Happy Labor Day!

[@nikkiwanda8861]

Can I have the address please?

[@thandastones888]

It’s Island Heights Boardwalk, Island Heights, NJ 08732. Good luck and Happy Crabbing🦀!!!

[@nikkiwanda8861]

@@thandastones888 thank u

[@vicjiffy]

This seems like your best spot!😊 so many crabs 🦀 ❤ is this far from you guys?

[@thandastones888]

@@vicjiffy Yes, this place is pretty good in July, it’s about an hour and a half away from home.😊

[@frankcastle9991]

That’s a 5 min walk for me to that spot.

[@thandastones888]

Wow! That place is great for early morning walks😊

[@DuyNguyen-wu9el]

This place look nice both of my son love crabbing can u please give the name this place is thank you so much

[@thandastones888]

Island Heights Boardwalk Island Heights NJ in Ocean County. 😊 Good luck!

[@jamessmith1948]

Love it

[@thandastones888]

Thank you! Thanks for watching 🥰!

[@ireneviolett4437]

Everytime nanonood kami ng videos nyo po, nakaka inggit 😂🤣😆 kahit hndi po kumakain ng crab asawa ko lagi syang excited na mag crabbing

[@thandastones888]

Ha! Ha! Maganda nga wala kang kaagaw , solo mo lahat ang mahuhuli nyong crabs🦀🦀🦀. Pero nakakatuwa nga manghuli ng crabs, lalo na pag marami sila sa trap. You guys should give it a try 😊.

[@riccogatchi4990]

Your crabbing videos were all amazing, I’d like to try for the 1st time to do crabbing. My only concern if there are bathrooms/restrooms near the place. Thanks from one your avid followers.

[@slingshotcrabbing]

I have the same concerns. I've been slowly checking out some places in NJ and making short videos of what they look like. I did Rt 52 causeway fishing pier last weekend if you want to see what it looks like, it's on my page.

[@thandastones888]

Thank you! Thanks for watching❤️. You should give crabbing a try. It’s relaxing and a bit of an exercise too. Buy 2 or 3 traps. Bait them with chicken, set them in your favorite pier. Wait for a bit, listen to music, drink, read a book, enjoy the view. Check your traps and if you’re lucky, you can have crabs for dinner😊🦀. On this particular place, there is no bathroom, even portable ones. But there are nearby stores, an ice cream shop, where you can use the toilet. In our case, we went to a nearby Dunkin Donuts ( 7 minutes away). Good luck!🥰

[@riccogatchi4990]

@@thandastones888 Thanks. Appreciate your info. I’m from the Philippines, turning 65/yo this year. Would like to take up fishing also as my pastime with my friends of same age. Used to fishing on camping trips catching small fish. I’ll be grateful if you can send me info on saltwater fishing piers where restrooms/porta potties are available. Thanks again. You always keep us entertained and appreciate life.

[@riccogatchi4990]

@@slingshotcrabbingThanks. Appreciate your info, I’ll check next time.

[@thandastones888]

@@riccogatchi4990 Oh Hello Kabayan😊! You can try Mantoloking County Bridge Park in Brick NJ. The park is open 24 hours and there’s a nice restroom by the entrance. There are no fees and parking is free. There are tables too. Best spot would be under the bridge where you can have a nice shade when the sun is up. You can catch flounder, bluefish and occasional striped bass. Crabbing is good here too. Enjoy and ingat🇵🇭😊!!!

[@ltscards2483]

where can I purchase the same style of crab traps that you use? 10:52

[@thandastones888]

You can buy them at local bait shops or at Dick’s Sporting Goods. They go for about $10, more or less.

[@petefoti1041]

I made it here today. 20 something by myself. T-storms for 1.5 hours this morning from 7-8:30. Lady came by to check my badge. I didn't have to pay. I showed my Retiree Card and and she gave me lifetime badge !0 for the day, 25 for the season. Ill be back

[@thandastones888]

Wow! Nice catch🦀. Yeah that passing thunderstorm made us think twice about going out. Hey, you deserve that lifetime badge😊. Try along the boardwalk next time, we see a lot of guys catching big crabs there too🦀. Happy Sunday😊!

[@petefoti1041]

@@thandastones888 I was on other side of private dock from where you were (On Boardwalk). It was only raining in the morning.I caught some pretty big crabs. Might be back next weekend with my daughter.

[@thandastones888]

@@petefoti1041 It should be good🦀. Good luck to you guys😊!

[@donnapeters8426]

There is a lot of really big crabs comming up in a lot of places this year.

[@thandastones888]

😊Yes, we think the string of hot and humid days got them really active early this year🦀.

[@gregorygilliam827]

great job always and what road was you parked on

[@thandastones888]

We parked along River Ave. You’re allowed to park right along the river close to the boardwalk😊.

[@ginavilay2156]

What’s the address

[@thandastones888]

@@ginavilay2156 Island Heights Boardwalk, Island Heights NJ, 08732

[@christinaandpoppopshow50]

Hi what road is this on

[@thandastones888]

@@christinaandpoppopshow50 This is River Avenue along the Island Heights Boardwalk.

[@看透人生]

Do you need pay here? Or just west end ave crabbing pire need pay 10$

[@thandastones888]

We believe you will still need to pay here. Its still along the boardwalk. Just bring $10 dollars, just in case😊.

[@看透人生]

@@thandastones888 ty

[@jbaby7272]

Island Heights is $25 for a recreation badge. It gives you access to all their municipal piers for crabbing and or fishing. Makes more sense to get the badge than to pay $10 each time the badge checker finds you....she does make her rounds and so does the conservation officer so make sure the crabs are 4.5 inches minimum point to point.

[@jakofall79]

Nice catch about how long were you there. You have some nice big crabs there. Do you know deep the water is there. Is that island heights boardwalk where your at.

[@thandastones888]

We were there for about 5 hours ( the entire morning ). This is at the end of the boardwalk in Island heights. I think the water is about 4 to 5 feet deep by the boardwalk.

[@Dlive2005]

At first I thought Dunkin’ Donuts was a advertisement video lol loved the crabbing

[@thandastones888]

@@Dlive2005 😍No advertisement, Dunkin is our favorite coffee. Thanks for watching🥰!

[@jakofall79]

​​​@@thandastones888 that is correct straight down the road from west end pier in island heights. It doesn't look like the Pier where they have the 2floor gazebo is it down further. Also about what time did you start there is the Pier open all hours

[@thandastones888]

@@jakofall79 Yes. If you’re facing the gazebo, make a right and go all the way to the end of the boardwalk. That’s where we were crabbing🦀.

[@breadsoup7432]

awwe ate tini cameo

[@thandastones888]

Love it!❤️

[@hugomatado2260]

Good morning, ? For you. Can you tell where you sourced the crab line winders you use with your traps?

[@thandastones888]

The ones we use for drop lines we got on line (Amazon). The bigger ones we use for traps, we bought from Walmart. They are actually kite string holders, so you’ll find them in the toy section, about $ 1.99 each and you might have to change the string that comes with it.

[@angelonegron3093]

Good video always like watching keep them coming enjoy your crabs!!!

[@thandastones888]

Thank you! Thanks for watching 😊🦀

[@mohamedderouich1369]

Well done, nice catch. Is access to this place free? from what hour is it open? Thanks.

[@thandastones888]

Thanks 😊! We think they require crabbing badges. We were there last year and an enforcer charged us $10 dollars for the day. We didn’t see her on this day though. So just prepare $10 dollars, just in case. Crabbing areas open at 5:00 am.

[@christinaandpoppopshow50]

Did you have to pay there

[@thandastones888]

@@christinaandpoppopshow50 Yes, there is a crabbing badge fee of $10 per day, per person, or you can pay $25 for the season.

[@michaelgavin2843]

Big crabs. Nice job! Every time I watch one of your videos I want to go crabbing 😂

[@thandastones888]

Thank you. Thanks for watching 🦀🥰!

[@kingofthewest777]

Nice... catch those beauties

[@thandastones888]

@@kingofthewest777 Thank you!🦀

[@MarkDaGardna]

Another Great Crabbing Trip!

[@thandastones888]

Yes! Our daughter didn’t work so we had a great time crabbing with her. Lots of big male crabs🦀🦀🦀!!!

[@gloryesperon1035]

Ang dami niyong nahuli.PahingiHahaha!Extra ingat

[@thandastones888]

Thank you! We’ll gladly give you some🦀 Dami nila ngayon eh. Ingat din palagi😊.

[@Dlive2005]

So many crabs omg I’m jelly

[@thandastones888]

Yes🥰We got lucky that day. Lately crabbing has been slow🦀. Thanks for watching😊!

[@hugomatado2260]

Hello, are the crabbing badges you use for Pine Beach and Island Hieghts the same.

[@jbaby7272]

They are different. Island Heights is $25 per badge, Pine Beach is $10. You can also buy a parking pass for Pine Beach for an additional $10.

[@frankcastle9991]

I’m from the area not sure if you share badges for that . I know ya need one to fish in island heights but not sure cause I’ve never saw the guy selling them in Gilford Park. Maybe one covers all the bay spots .it would be nice.

[@frankcastle9991]

I’m from the area not sure if you share badges for that . I know ya need one to fish in island heights but not sure cause I’ve never saw the guy selling them in Gilford Park. Maybe one covers all the bay spots .it would be nice.

[@frankcastle9991]

@@jbaby7272oh ok they

[@tzupc]

Nice video as always🎉🦀

[@thandastones888]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️Are you hungry??

[@ireneviolett4437]

Pwd po malaman kng anong address po sa?

[@thandastones888]

West End Crabbing Pier, Island Heights Boardwalk, Island Heights, NJ 08732. You can park on the street along the boardwalk. No meters. Kung gusto nyo, you can just take a stroll on the boardwalk and scout the place, good exercise. Enjoy!🥰

[@breadsoup7432]

55 is a crazy amount 🤯🤯

[@thandastones888]

Ikr?❤🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

[@jonyana13]

Wow daming huli lalaki pa 🦀 looks good spot

[@thandastones888]

Yes. Hindi daanan ng tao at may lilim pa🥰. Thanks for watching 🥰!

[@robbieevans6536]

Great catch!

[@thandastones888]

Thank you. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@jamessmith1948]

Hello where u guys from

[@thandastones888]

We originally came from the Philippines😊.

[@petefoti1041]

Nice-Do they still require a fee?

[@thandastones888]

We checked their website before doing the trip, yes they still require the crabbing badge. But on this day, no one went around to check. We were ready to pay the fee just like last year.

[@petefoti1041]

Thanks-i might head there this week. If you don't mind do you remember the street name where you parked.

[@thandastones888]

@@petefoti1041We parked along River Ave. ( no meters ). You are allowed to park right along the side of the boardwalk, very close to your crabbing area🦀😊

[@petefoti1041]

@@thandastones888 Thanks for your help. hope to catch up with you guys one day.

[@thandastones888]

@@petefoti1041 You’re welcome😊! Have a great day crabbing, bring something to drink, it’s been so hot lately🦀.

[@FishWithMhei]

55! Woweeee

[@thandastones888]

Ang bigat pa nila, malalaki kasi🥰🦀! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@FishWithMhei]

@@thandastones888 took my dad to Barnegat last Wednesday, quite slow. 15 keepers, 2 turtles and 1 eel. Gusto ko 55 din hahahaha

[@thandastones888]

@@FishWithMhei 15 crabs is not bad for Barnegat😊. That’s about the same amount of crabs we catch when we go there. Usually, you get more crabs in the river than the bays. Crabs love brackish waters.🦀

[@FishWithMhei]

@@thandastones888 I heard! Will be in AC this Friday. I hope we catch more than that

[@liezleportugal581]

nice catch hi tinnie

[@thandastones888]

Thank you po🥰! Starring role po ako hi..hi..daming malalaking crabs🦀

[@christineelaine229]

Hi po 😊

[@christineelaine229]

I had so much fun!!! Gusto ko na mag crabbing ang daming huli! haha 💙🦀😇

[@thandastones888]

More crabs, more fun. No crabs,mainit ang ulo ng ina mo ha! Ha!