CRAZY CREATURE Catch & Cook (Day 16 Living Of The Ocean)

[@pitcher-od4iw]

Hey Strick and Fran, if you wrap a 1/8th inch wide strip of the fuzzy side of Velcro around your bait and attach it with thin fluorocarbon line, you will catch the Manta Shrimp almost every time you lower it into their hole/tunnel. It works because the Manta's legs and claws mimmick the sticky side of Velcro. once the shrimp clamps on, he cannot let go! Guaranteed to work! Good catching and eating. Love you guys! Semper fi Master Gunny Dave, USMC retired. It's an old marine trick we used to catch them.

[@dwightcurrie8316]

Boy, Talk about a "Hack"! That crazy looking Critter isn't worth all the work, without your idea. I often wonder just how near starvation the guy who figured out you could eat Mantis Shrimp, the first time? Awfully Hungry is my guess

[@lukemn29]

This is the coolest job I've ever seen.

[@peterclacy163]

Oh to be young again ,I love living vicariously through your shows ,good job guys thank you so much ,Peter

[@robertrusnak620]

Nothing is stopping you . If there is a will there’s a way

[@mike_oe]

It's a cold, wet and windy morning i Copenhagen and then your latest installment of "Living off the ocean" pops up bringing a big smile on my face. Thank you for putting some sunshine into our lives!

[@TheOldaz1]

To think that many years ago I lived in that country and did those sorts of things. This brings back many fond memories to this old bloke stuck in the other end of this beautiful country. Enjoy it while you can and savour the memories you are making. I might have to subscribe and follow the whole series. Thanks folks, love it!!

[@charliehos3936]

A beautiful lady with no visible tattoos. I think I’m in love! Great videos. Enjoy seeing things that I could never see in my lifetime without the help of people like you! Thank you soo much for your videos!

[@gokcethespeedrunner]

Just out of curiosity, why does tattoos bother you

[@MaxG-jk8ty]

​@@gokcethespeedrunnerSpeaking for myself they look trashy.

[@gokcethespeedrunner]

@@MaxG-jk8ty mmmh alright. Thanks for the info.

[@johnspathonis1078]

Hi. I have not caught manta shrimp but I have seen videos of how they do it. They use a long thin bamboo stick with a circular loop on the end made of very heavy fishing line. One end of the loop is fixed and the free end of the of the loop runs to the catcher. The bait is attached to the banboo rod about a handspan above the loop. This is then lowered into their hole. The shrimp must go through the open loop to get to the bait. Once the stick starts to be pulled down the hole, hold the stick and pull on the fishing line. THe loop then tightens around the body of the shrimp. Then just rxtract the stick and line with the shrimp. Hope it works for you. They used a number of traps at once and just scanned those that started to move. Cheers.

[@deidregardiner6957]

This episode of Strick and Fran catching the mantis shrimp is one of my favorite episodes. My mom and I watched this episode at least more than once. ❤

[@courier11sec]

I'm so excited for you finally getting not just one, but one each! What a privilege it is to tag along through these videos. As always, thank you so much for documenting and sharing your trips. What a great thing this will be to look back upon when you're older. 😊

[@strickandfran]

Thanks so much for the nice comment mate 😊🙏🏼

[@VeganV5912]

@@strickandfran, Poor innocent animals. You don’t want to be in their shoes 👈🤥. You don’t hurt your dog 😍🤗🐶🤥 Longest living people on Earth, are vegan. PIaque forms eating animals. Plant-based/vegans don’t have pIaque. Neutral ✅🚽😉, ✅♥️😬🐒🐵🦧🦍👱🏼‍♂️👩🏽😉. Buddhist monks most of them are vegan ✅♥️💪😬😉.. rice, quinoa, beans, and lentils, and oats, fruits and herbs and spices, yeast B12 tablespoon, every day, is the key to healthiness ✅😉.

[@rodqueen2910]

Simply amazing that 2 people -Strick and Fran - so perfect for each other, found each other. I'm still trying.

[@edwardpootchemunka8027]

I love watching your videos guys saying hello👋 from the western coast of Cape York Peninsula Queensland Australia

[@strickandfran]

👋🏽 hey mate 😊

[@deidregardiner6957]

My.mom and I love watching strick and fran. They have good shows and go to some very cool and beautiful places. ❤😊

[@user-iu7rf6yt3l]

Tips : When you pull from your hand/wrist/arm, then you give the shrimp the info that she is being caught by a Predator. But If you relax your hand + arm + shoulder and pull from you body and/or legs, then the schrimp will not contract and contre-pull back because your pulling will be so soft and unshaking. From her point of view it will feel like a natural Flow is dragging her rather than a predator is catching her. So she will grab onto the bet but she will not contract and pull back ..!.. This way, Fran 9 Mantis 1 Notice when Fran got one at 7::40 she is not moving her arm so much and she is pulling with her legs qfd

[@guillermodelnoche]

I can’t wait to see what you guys do for your 1 million subscribers episode!

[@strickandfran]

Yayyy hopefully soon 😊 thank youuu

[@lukasneuhoff6954]

As a chef I would recommend to make a broth out of the shells from the schrimps instead of the chicken broth. Use that for the pasta

[@joshuajackson6442]

Be safe. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@krigsgaldr5619]

That was an impressive Mantis shrimp catch and cook! You 2 are the best. Cheers...

[@Blenderizm]

hey guys! You are so lifeloving,i just cant get the right word to expres it))love you

[@strickandfran]

Thanks so much mate 🙏🏼😊

[@colleenbalch328]

So glad you’re out and enjoying life in n the ocean again.

[@bigboss-tl2xr]

Ah yes, drenched in beauty once again😊 Winter is coming here in Oregon which just makes me appreciate your vids all the more. I wish you made them a bit longer. Have fun and stay safe!

[@tarekmd1444]

having Fran in your life is a blessing thank you for sharing your adventures its a dream for us be safe keep those videos coming

[@k8m549]

So happy you got one Fran! Love you guys!

[@strickandfran]

Thank youuu ☺️

[@strickandfran]

Love back to you ❤️

[@66bentleyT1]

Still SOOO amazed at your gourmet beach cooking Fran!

[@jerrymiller320]

I cant wait to see Fran when she is in the motherly way,youll be awesome girl.

[@howardlashbrook8500]

Use an old nylon to put around the bait, then they will get tangled up and you can get them. Thanks for the video and please stay safe

[@elkhunter76]

Mantis shrimp pasta looked delicious! Love your videos!

[@davidbarnett4246]

The great chef fran does it again. I keep thinking if I was stranded on a deserted island Fran would keep me alive.

[@TomAndBeth]

Look, I don't want to come off as creepy, but I love you guys! I'm a 57 yr old fat American guy in Arizona and live vicariously through you both. Your lifestyle and adventures are so awesome 👌. Just want to say thank you!

[@LowTide941]

40 year old fat guy from Arizona as well.

[@alquinn3562]

62 and landlocked scuba diver in Oklahoma. love the sea. back 2 basics is by far my favorite of the genre. Gives me my “vitamin sea” for the week. 👍

[@gazpearce3700]

Congratulations you caught the little buggers, that did look joy Fran 👍👍

[@tracyraley4003]

Fran you are amazing. Love your videos.

[@elev8dadventures-71]

The craziest alien looking creature, and those front claws!!!! Great video Strick and Fran looking forward to the next one

[@rex88ter1]

Makes me smile every week checking in on you 2 💯❤️

[@carlpaladino427]

This is a great series so far and I am sure it will only get better.

[@BlissfulCrafter]

These are so fun and informational. I wait all week for the sea adventure videos! Safe travels

[@erich6879]

Hi guys, thank you for sharing your adventure. Love watching Fran fish for the shrimp, sooooo funny!

[@kellywilkins8043]

Congratulations you guys! Great catch! Be safe!

[@alanhartley173]

Yayyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! new video.

[@stevecrombie5357]

Loving the series. Heck, I've loved everything you have shared with us. Thanks.

[@bertenclaeys20]

Cool, Fran and Strick, never seen one of these shrimps before. What a feast. Have a great trip up north!

[@seancraven2361]

Old school metal scewer style squid jig with the bait at the top will get it done every time. There are some great videos on how it was done traditionally aswell.

[@jamesblake7338]

Congrats guys, u finally got em ! And one each! Awesome!

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- Hey folks. I've never been to Australia, let alone remote islands. I *hope && wish* one day I could meet you folks. I doubt I ever will, or that you'll see this. We love you guys. Stay safe, stay blessed, stay humble, stay kind, stay alive 🙏🏽 ❤️.

[@texastomeh3077]

Beautiful, loves to fish, and can cook!!!!!! I LOVE YOU FRAN!!!!!!

[@aleccrombie7923]

I think she has degree marine biology. So she has expert knowledge as well. So even more to admire.

[@liamwilliamson5355]

This show,has a punch bigger than a mantis shrimp 🦐 👊

[@californiakayaker]

I had thought you had caught one a while back but I guess not ? Yes, an amazing animal. Somehow they can sense that a small fish is above them, maybe they get those strange eyes just out of the hole ? When Fran first started talking about them I had been able to find some pretty good info, quite a while back. Crazy to just now know what they taste like after all this time !

[@strickandfran]

Good memory mate! We managed to film a very friendly one coming out of the hole to get the fish but never ate them 😊 They are amazing!

[@johnzillah]

One of the best on YT. Thanks for the great content!

[@strickandfran]

Thanks so much mate

[@lindaopperthauser2284]

Just too awesome!! What a life experience!!

[@benduckx9367]

Excellent adventure guys. You guys were so excited about catching those Mantis; I would have thought you won the lottery! Have a safe week and we'll see you next Sunday! Fran, you keep coming up with excellent recipes and cooks!... I hope you are writing them all down for next season's..."B2B Fran and Strick's Islands Recipe Book".

[@clarekembek]

Wau fren is really happy with her catch,,enjoy watching from PNG

[@eduardoHMYT]

Really Nice colors, Nice photography!

[@JohnMillar5312]

Tie the claw to the end of a long thin stick with the claw upside down so it locks to the mantis shrimp claw. Put down the hole and leave it then pull the stick out with the shrimp

[@АлександрСнегов-к4ъ]

An interesting positive journey!You're a great team👍

[@markhaszoe-life6337]

Thank you for taking us on yet another adventure it's always fun watching you too do your thing. I have an idea though' this might be a dumb one I don't know I don't know anything about boats or the ocean, but what if you had a small refrigerator on your boat, solar powered, or use a power pack to run it, or propane, that way you could keep food a lot easier ?just an idea. and maybe some kind of alarm, motion alarm, so when you're sleeping at night if a crocodile were to come close the alarm would go off. forgive me if these are dumb ideas I come from the mountains and I know what works here so I'm just sharing some thoughts have a great week you guys.

[@ianharman9499]

Lovely viewing. I look forward to ur next trip

[@twinflowerfioretta]

Hi Strick & Fran, what a delightful place - i`m thrilled and envious of your great adventure lol ! in fact i`m so happy to sit back and watch your explorings, your content is always feeding me with good informations about animals and your insane spots , Thanks for that💕🙏👍

[@strickandfran]

Thanks so much as always for your really kind words Fioretta ❤️ love reading your comments 🙏🏼

[@twinflowerfioretta]

@@strickandfran Thank you ! ❤🙏

[@Wasabi-B]

Absolutely distractingly gorgeous !! And the manta shrimp is cute too 😂❤ Well done guys. Another great video..

[@bernie1905]

🤣🤣🤣

[@georgevangordon9728]

Nice job with the shrimp every time I watch you guys cook up supper it makes me want to eat sea food

[@ВладиславВишневский-ь9л]

Боже! Бывают же такие очаровательные женщины! По-русски, это - писец! Может он и достоин, но ему можно позавидовать.

[@jamesbell8529]

Always good guys, Patience not Frustration Fran, luv Ya ❣️🌹👍🏽

[@scott6252]

You guys sure have a lot of fun exploring and eating off the land and ocean, those shrimp could be easy to catch with a shrimp pump, there kinda like a big bicycle pump made with PVC pipe and a rubber ball ground to fit inside with a stick attached to ball to make the suction in the water ,put it over the shrimp hole and pull.

[@captnkirk6180]

Strick. "sounds like a croc hissing, lets go have a look" Im thinking Hell No I will not go!!

[@jonl2938]

Thank you for sharing these adventures. My 7 year old (fearless) daughter loves watching these videos with me. She affectionately calls you crab guy and girl 😁

[@Eagle621]

Great episode gang' and I love the new boat! Getting cold here in Tennessee, but still fishing every week. Keep up the great work, but be safe...you make it look easy but for those of us who do these things, danger is always lurking around the corner...Love to both of you

[@marcmccormack3549]

Guys you need to put the bait up higher, you want the Mantis Shrimp to go past the hooks so when they try to go back they get hooked. The reason you lose heaps is they sit with their body below the hooks and are able reach the bait with their claws. 👍

[@clarekembek]

Our tropical island lifestyle enjoy..

[@julietahermosa4158]

Beautiful couple & simple life.... I wacth your next vedeo love you both

[@jasonallerton4557]

Thanks so much for the vids guys . I look forward to them every week . Keep living the dream . ❤❤

[@ST-xx9rt]

I always wonder about the behind the scenes conversations between you two. Also how often you come across others out there. I do envy your campfires on the beach at the end of the day. Best wishes

[@sammyjones3500]

It can be pretty wild along that stretch of coast. Nice to think they just pop onto the mainland for an air conditioned stay at a resort. No idea if that happens.

[@ST-xx9rt]

@@sammyjones3500 I'd survive without ac but no ice to chill the beer or whatever... Brutal!

[@williambenner701]

Another fantastic adventure!🔥

[@vonnysempelsz1984]

This is my favorite KZbin channel.❤

[@bobwershing3505]

It's all quite the epic adventure, with the best dazzling GIRLY company imaginable 🙂🙃🙂😎

[@stevencayler8682]

Loving all your series! Great job!

[@mariescott9853]

Fabulous. Had never seen a mantis shrimp before. Been tagging along on your journey and will continue. Best of luck.

[@jeaniewatkins9218]

Those shrimp look awesome! Have never seen them before!! Thanks for sharing, now I’m hungry for shrimp!Safe travels🤠

[@edwardberwind8544]

Stay safe my friends and a shout out from North Carolina USA.

[@robroaring7175]

Another great vid. I honestly thought they were going to remain your nemesis fish… uncatchable! But you’ve nailed it. Thanks again, another vid that seemed to end way too fast.

[@javigasgas8685]

The life is for you guys !!

[@ronaldneehao9723]

Thanks for your great work respect and stay safe out there 😂

[@strickandfran]

Thanks mate 🙏🏼😊

[@LAP1050]

Mantis Shrimp 🦐 🍸 Cocktail. HUGE party hit🤌🤪. Looking forward to the next episode 👍

[@johncoffey8645]

Waiting on plenty more!🥃🤙❤️

[@archiebrown5298]

A really great production this week! It was my first exposure to what a Mantis shrimp is and I had NO idea how big they were. Good job persevering! I know a little bit about how it feels to try to achieve something for a VERY very long time and finally achieve it!

[@deidregardiner6957]

I am glad that Strick and Fran finally got the 2 mantis shrimp. Fran was really frustrated with getting the mantis shrimp 🦐. She finally got one after 4 tries. Strick got one mantis shrimp 🦐 on 2 tries. ❤

[@carolinelloyd1858]

I love watching you guys, I look forward to watching every new episode you release each week 🤙

[@exae352]

Great to watch you guys

[@davidh7142]

Love what you guys are about, have fun

[@BravoZulu2023]

Again thx for sharing it with us..

[@notyouraveragegoldenpotato]

Id tie a couple loops of fishing line on thise squid hooks youre using for the mantis shrimp. Much much better odds of snagging them up once they grab the bait. If done right youll pull em out every time

[@ianpingol8251]

I love watching your videos... Amazing adventures... I wish could do these adventures as well..

[@marleyboy7732]

Ive seen tiny mantis here in the gulf. Never ate the stuff. But this looked soooo good. Definitely took notes!

[@robertwoodward5392]

Had no idea they grew so large. Had one in our salt water fish tank some years back, it took out all our other fish.

[@moonmountain_2841]

I plan my dinners around y'alls videos...tonight was Florida lobster w/ garlic (aka crayfish) and salad...the manta's looked very tasty!! Thank you for sharing the adventures. x

[@RubiconV]

Another fun episode! Keep on having a great time!

[@myUtbechannelMW]

That Mantis Shrimp dish looked really good.

[@julianshalders6047]

Wow mantis shrimp 🍤 , plenty of yummy meat, crazy 🤪, enjoy strick and Fran💕. Great channel guy's,. The mantis shrimp cook up , yummo 😋. Fran says OMG that looks so crocky😂🐊🐊🐊🐊👌👍🙏🌍

[@pauldyson6921]

Sensational series guys. Those Mantis looked amazing.

[@alanhartley173]

So glad you finally caught the Mantis shrimp. I would not have the patience.

[@chingweilai1872]

Thank hyou for sharing your wonderful adventure, we enjoy a lot.

[@strickandfran]

Thank you for coming along 😊🙏🏼

[@markjefferiss1914]

Wow didn't know they were that big, well done for preserving and good tucker from mark in UK ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jaylair8912]

What a marvelous creature the mantis shrimp is! Love your channel!

[@strickandfran]

Thanks Jay 😊🙏🏼

[@brettnugent]

Congrats!! So excited for you both 😋💚