Fishing Big Chunks of Blue Crab to Catch Bridge BEASTS

In this video, I attempt to do one of my favorite types of fishing: using big chunks of blue crabs to catch some bridge beasts (massive black drum). These fish are extremely powerful and can get huge, which is why I love targeting them. They migrate to the bridges inside of Tampa Bay, Florida during the summer months and this was my first time fishing for them this year. I discuss the rig and setup I use, along with my techniques when targeting these monster fish.
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[@aburgheim]

Solid!! Low effort no million dollar boat, no show off attitude, low key and absolutely into it!! Loved every minute of it!! Thank you!! Subed and will watch every bloody vid of you!!!

[@AnimalBro]

Agreed! Great channel and inspiration

[@callmechief2216]

@@AnimalBro hit the nail on the head, loved this video and the guy is pretty cool. Love those battles!

[@welcomier]

YOU ARE THE BEST FISHERMAN ! I DONT CARE ABOUT OTHER FISHERMAN! IN MY EYES YOU ARE THE BEST ! YOU ARE KIND,HUMBLE,AND SWEET AND LOVELY ! 😊🤗❤🐟🐠🐋🐬SEE YA DUDE !!!❤❤❤

[@brettwinstead]

My grandfather caught a 53 lb drum off of a pier using 12 lb line and a small piece of shrimp. The fish was mounted in his store for many years.

[@jaydensoutthivong2984]

Stop bragging also no one believes you nor does anyone care 🤦‍♂️ 😒

[@jessiemiller1117]

@@jaydensoutthivong2984 why you got to be so negative

[@jaydensoutthivong2984]

@@jessiemiller1117 and why you gotta be so nosey and stingy?

[@purplejakman]

@@jaydensoutthivong2984 lol the hypocrisy coming from you is refreshing. Your life must be super shit thanks for making me feel better about mine lol

[@RangerDanger66]

@@jaydensoutthivong2984 who hurt you

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Great job dude. I miss being young and doin stuff like this.

[@ric-i-ver3906]

Appreciate you describing all your tackle prior to catching all those studs

[@nautihookerwatersports]

Def, love seeing complete rigs.

[@scottmichael3745]

True dat!

[@user-zc3pt3fv7t]

💯🎣

[@alansams4063]

Crab is one of the most underrated cut baits

[@samjones9086]

Especially when you’re trying to avoid the trash fish

[@adambuckler1398]

True. My problem with using crab as bait is that I’d rather eat the crab than the fish!

[@stevehogan8829]

Older vid, but love it when you go to all that trouble and it pays of with that Black Drum. That's a lot of work you put in hopping around on those pilings. You're making us old guys envious of your "youth". Thanks for a great vid. I'm subed now.

[@elpidioespinoza302]

It's not the thumbs down that counts. It's the views. Subscribed. Respect for letting the fish go.

[@michaelreagan2295]

What an awesome video! Did a great job of instruction and catch/ release. Combat fishing at it's best!!!

[@hondorockz]

Nice, I'll keep watching for more videos like this one, thanks Brent, and have a great weekend!👍

[@myronyoung1091]

This is why Black Drum/ Red Drum fishing is my favorite!

[@donaldleavy4379]

Sounds a bit racist... people might walk / swim in front of your dingy.

[@calebvaughan601]

"Not a monster, about 25 lbs". Then there's me who fishes for largemouth bass and crappie all the time.

[@stalker7892]

Can't cry about eating large mouth and crappie though.

[@calebvaughan601]

@@stalker7892 Oh yeah Crappie is definitely my favorite.

[@2fat4acat]

Try and do ty y

[@justinhurley8288]

25 lbs is consider a pup lol

[@calebvaughan601]

@@maxwind1862 I don't have those where I'm at.

[@hughj.5762]

You did a vid like this last year, which is why I subbed then. Love this stuff!! Please do one on locating and catching bait as well as throwing your castnet. Thanks and great video as usual 👍🏻

[@BrentJenkins10]

Literally just got done watching like 4 videos from Tailwater Outfitters and then come to this and you're wearing one of their shirts. Love the local vibe

[@BrentJenkins10]

D Callely was estimating as I wasn’t counting. Maybe spend less time worrying about grammar on KZbin comments and get a hobby

[@reelgangsta1851]

Need more of these vids bro. Love seeing someone hit various options on the water. Keep Slaying Slayer.

[@timothydavey7569]

I'm definitely going to try this type of fishing in my kayak soon!

[@BignorbScratches]

HOLY SMOKE 💨 THATS A BEAST OF A DRUM 🐟 CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS FOR SHARING

[@jasondauzat1619]

Some of the most fun you can have with the least amount of gear!!! Great video!!!

[@Ajaxaxxess]

I used to go to Marco Island FL every winter n hang out on my inlaws catamaran. Id bring my fresh water gear n top water fish jack crevalle. I cant imagine hooking into beasts like you are catching. Fun video Brent, thanks for sharing buddy!

[@df4480]

😂 I’m watching fishing videos and your the winner today. Big fish 🐠 🥇

[@aclayton231]

Awesome catch. That's what fishing is all about. Thanks for the video 📹

[@kimkolbet6644]

Sir that's a beautiful fish congratulations! And wonderful catch and release!

[@reelhoundfishing871]

I love blue crab chunking, nice dude!

[@flyinggadgeteer]

I grew up in and sooo miss S FL. Nice day out! Thanks for sharing.

[@robinfla52]

Very cool. Just got us a 16' pontoon boat. Can't wait to use your knowledge. Very exciting video. I have yet to catch a big fish in the 40 years we've lived here.

[@ryderwolf2393]

Been wanting to do this again so bad! Sick videos keep um comin

[@realestatepropertyconnection]

We’re from Hawaii, and we’re here in New Bern. My husband is an avid fisherman and really enjoyed your video.

[@ronalddavidleindecker3358]

Loved the video. Love living in Florida. Surrounded by beautiful water. Subbed.

[@gideonakegwure2654]

I can only aspire to be this awesome at fishing someday. Such a great catch and great video...

[@davescheer5038]

I've seen videos were people go there at nite time in a boat , there are some bigger puppies than the ones you were catching ! There fun to catch , but not good to eat when they get that big their full of worms , but it a good time ! , great video ! 👍🏼

[@carlgomm9699]

Nice show, first time watching, really liked this !!

[@wilfredvasquez5908]

Catch,and release thank you! a true sportsman!

[@mikegauthier6364]

That was awesome, that drum really kicked your butt., good job.

[@jaysonhahn5881]

Been looking for a channel like yours for a long time! I live in the Midwest so most of the channels I watch are from anglers fishing in ponds/lakes/rivers - people like Josh and Ty from PigpatrolTV. Lately, I've been in search of someone similar to their personalities and channel style who fish saltwater - looks like I found the right channel! Really enjoy your videos, keep it up!

[@giuseppeapproves2822]

Great video!!! Keep them coming

[@chrisg2282]

Great video. Monster Black Drum.

[@alfakilla1]

Persistence pays off big...way to go!

[@tashmahal]

I’m proud of you my boy. And I love that you catch and release.

[@Pond_King_Fishing]

Big ole black drum Brent! Solid video sir.

[@robothatpastryguy7025]

Monster Drum! Excellent.

[@mikedepratt7444]

Awesome! Keep them coming!

[@jayjohnson9668]

Those big nasties are fun to catch!!!! Remember last summer catching one about that size in the surf right up against the beach while fishing for reds in Appalachicola. Since I only had 20# braid main line and a 30# fluoro leader I had to play him a long time to tire him out but finally got him boated after 20 mins!😎

[@super63strat]

Great , fun , catch , huge drum on a blue crab is one I never imagined possible ....

[@dblhlr]

drum are all about crabs

[@zachshiray8998]

Why not? Alot of things eat crabs. Sheepshead love fiddler crabs

[@msisabelgomez]

Beautiful catch! 👏👏👏

[@H.R.H-Amina_Bin_Shafiq-SHAKTI]

OMG this looks soooooo FUN!!!!

[@nancybaldwin2540]

Huge FISH 👍 love all your releases!!!!

[@lonewolf56308]

My wife walks in and says... WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING? I always tell her, fishing porn, just like all the other guys!

[@molisha6397]

😂😂😂😂

[@RichM0410]

Spit my drink from a burst of laughter!!! Lmfao

[@xanderbahadursing871]

man gets his rod DESTORYED by BBD

[@walkermco1]

Caught my first ever red dropping half blue crab in Jacksonville. Also got a couple stitches in my thumb because they are feisty guys when you’re trying to get the claws off haha

[@paulcoe4067]

Great catch.good video.thanks for sharing.

[@enriqueteja5169]

Dude this are my fave fishing that u do

[@alancastellon9225]

Now that’s fun!

[@jimmyspoon1477]

When I subscribed to the channel this is what you were fishin for 👍✌

[@GusLavidas2012]

That was a beast, great catch and release

[@colemant6845]

Nice catch and release ... muscled it in!

[@briancrabb6372]

my favorite type of bridge fishing... maybe I'll see ya out there sometime 🤙

[@1ts3asy]

Awesome!! Great video! 🔥

[@cayogator]

I like the reel/rod combo! Nice vid

[@GunnerBrooks7102]

Great video as always my man

[@dondj76]

That is awesome!!!

[@Wolfemonsters]

Nice man, here in Charleston SC we get crazy tides and no way would a 1 OZ lead hold that thing down. Big difference in Tampa I can see. Awesome video and Red.

[@tgshort7638]

I have a SG an Sg narrow and a LG . I have caught a 50lb gag grouper 40 lb Cubero snapper and amberjack up to 30 lb on my SG. I got the gag on a slow pitch rod gold diamond hammer jig I love these reals

[@FaithNFishing]

That was a TANK! Nice work!

[@alansams4063]

My best day of fishing ever was using this very tactic. I tied my vote off of one of the pilings under a bridge in the Chesapeake Bay. Scoop crabs off the pilings and use them as bait. One after another after another 18 in to 30 inch stripers aka Rock fish.... Channel cat, spotted sea trout and blue fish. It was one hell of a day.

[@over1498]

Crazy, gulf coast is a whole different beast. Those big things only in like 6ft.

[@GhoStSolo22]

Whoa 😮! Awesome vid!

[@groupermvp]

Nice video we were seeing them tailing on the pilings the other day.

[@brentmckinney1325]

nice way to spend hot summer day in the shade catching freaking tanks

[@luxurycarkey7207]

Great video keep up the good work...

[@FishingBelize271]

Now that is a beast of a fish

[@mazent8084]

Wow good fish & goooood job thank you because u release,,, it

[@nsanefishing]

The black drum are in baby!

[@srl2634]

Awesome job ,thank you.

[@genehughes-MyNewPlanB]

Nice Video...Thanks for the share!!!

[@stonewall3041]

Dude, that black drum was a stud! Great catch!

[@emmettmarbury6571]

I don't even enjoy eating seafood, but this was an enjoyable video. Really fun to watch.

[@joerockme7485]

Very nice Dude 👍😎

[@vclassgaming]

Congrats, that was a great catch, nice video.

[@russellswafford3720]

Its amazing how big they get and they're fun to catch but I only use a small Rhyno rod reel combo with 8lb test and it's a lot more of a fight and a lot more fun

[@robertsilvers5373]

Awesome action and exciting fishing experience.

[@AndrewJoey2]

That was a cool fish. Nice work.

[@brandonlure2738]

As a Marylander, watching people use blue crabs as bait is always amazing to me 😂

[@ScottRoney]

Great catch and release!

[@dachas21]

Loved it..great job,,,

[@fishhubbd]

Really Awesome content Sir!!!

[@michaelrhodes3480]

Nicely done.

[@sum12see]

I do that all the time bro....Big bait,big fish!!!

[@stancarson5039]

Great job. I wish we got big drum like that in the keys. Sooo jealous!!!

[@Gthegreat22]

Sweet Catch Bro.

[@gheenoeguy1510]

This is awesome great video.

[@juanhernandezjr3262]

that was amazing.

[@cbr1thou]

Great vid man, good jerb

[@michaelmitchell5909]

That was awesome!

[@franklin3988]

Lmao people who dislike are people who got too excited and missed the like button😂 Good video bro✌

[@Cloudsurfer181]

Hell yes!! That’s a big boi

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Love your channel homie. So descriptive. Just quality shit. And its close to my hood.

[@spivel127g.2]

First video ive watched from ya liked and subed. I love florida salt fishing! Born and bred floridan veteran and avid fisherman! Heading out to the skyway today!!

[@ASA-wq9hn]

Those suckers can give quite a workout😁. Thanks for sharing.

[@tomgust28]

Great catch 👍👍👍

[@Thonny]

Epic vid brother!

[@SeeYaDude]

Thanks dude!

[@Trout-Anator]

Great fish!