How To Catch Blue Crabs (Without Crab Traps)

Looking for a fun, new on-the-water activity?
You should try crabbing!
In this video, we’ve got Capt. Peter Deeks showing you how to go out and catch blue crabs without crab traps.
This is a fun way to spend time on the water with friends and family (especially kids), and it’s a great alternative for bringing home dinner now that many species are currently catch-and-release only.
You'll learn:
- how to bait blue crabs to come to you
- how to go out and net blue crabs on the flats
- the best types of spots to catch blue crabs
- and much more!
Check out this video to learn how to catch blue crabs.
But be careful, their claws are pretty strong and they can get you!
Have any questions about crabbing?
Let us know in the comments below!
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[@Saltstrong]

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[@loriprescott2397]

I use a string with raw chicken to lure them. Makes it easier to net them up. My nickname is Queen Crab. Lol! Grew up on the bayou in The Panhandle. 🦀👑

[@nathanz602]

AAH AAAAAAH NAOOOWW!

[@bunka-boydrew2874]

Better at night with a halogen spotlight, we've been doing this for years in the Northeast

[@Chapin10]

This is really nice experience bro🙌🏻thanks fro sharing a nice video.. i wish i would hace that experience 👍🏻👍🏻

[@hemkumarie12]

Come out to where? Ur not giving any location. But u keep saying come on out?

[@flamethrowerninja8704]

Thank you🎉

[@twomovesahead_media]

I used to use the net tactic in the marsh at high tide but now its hard to find crabs. They don't go in my pots either. Maybe its not a great time of year

[@collegerichards312]

They are having so much fun

[@logogolfchipsinc.3993]

Where is that?

[@asianpinayzreh9950]

Where is this

[@crabbygolfer4714]

Is this a "how to" or a "how not too video?"

[@leechaney3703]

Nice to know with tarpon season coming!

[@dustinnguyenvlog7623]

Where is this crabbing bro

[@gregormiller4037]

Clean and cook next? I would like to see your prep...Everglades? Great post!

[@Saltstrong]

Here's one on how to clean them: www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-clean-blue-crab/

[@pops1507]

Nice big 'uns.

[@ExploreSG160]

Dam nice

[@bornfamous4871]

Fun Fun Fun

[@64samsky]

Now, get a big pot with a rack and with a burner, pour water, beer, vinegar, and Old Bay in the bottom. Steam those puppies until they turn orange ,about 15-20 minutes. You will have one of the best meals on this earth! I live in Florida now, but was raised in Baltimore. We know our seafood!

[@nicstr28]

Yea....we dont know anything about seafood in fla. What would we know about the ocean and fish/crab. Give me a break.

[@64samsky]

@@nicstr28 Seafood is tricky to cook properly, most people overcook it. I have not seen a lot of good seafood here, just my opinion.