How to Catch Blue Crabs

Commercial crabber Capt. Gus shows Chad a few techniques for recreational crabbing off a dock or boat.
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[@1Chiccone]

Put a glow stick next to the bait and you can see the crap cover it and just pull it up, even better when night crabbing.

[@kellyclark7517]

Brilliant!

[@jedlopez1863]

Its been 10yrs ago but the quality of the camera is better than mine🤣🤣🤣

[@riverbender9898]

THANK YOU!! I've looked for just this entry-level info for awhile!

[@danielleward6833]

That old man cracked me up. Lol he said, "you asked me that 5 minutes ago. I think I answered it."

[@justbobroblox5380]

Why do people still like there commet

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[@coachbombay7576]

"If you think you got crabs- or if you SEE that you have crabs"

[@MYROCKNMYREFUGE]

I have done Blue Manna crabbing at jetties in Western Australia, using a drop net and fish bait. Kangaroo meat can also be used. Another way is to use a scoop net to scoop them up when they swim near the surface. Wardens make random checks to ensure that no undersized crabs and those with eggs are taken. As the fine is hefty, a crab gauge is used to measure the carapace (shell). Each person is allowed to catch 20 crabs per day, an indication that they are plentiful in summer. Crabbing is fun!

[@Poneisha]

😂😂😂 I'm with Gus, I need to see some results!

[@laospubao]

Gus you're the man!!!

[@Bringbackcicispizza]

This is right by my home! I always fish here. Gonna try this soon

[@TruthfulHunting]

Actually that looked like Gibsonton, but I could be wrong. I live right down the road .. :) really cool when you see a place and know it immediately .. awesome!

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

I commercial crabbed in Fla and the best crab bait is Shad or squid

[@superfly647]

Can I use it as a drop net to pick up a fish I have the same exact one need a answer

[@brendonjohnson6287]

Hi any good places to go crabbing inshore in south florida?

[@franksfavoritefoods7753]

Any suggestions for Catching crabs in south Florida. I’m in Delray, I have a boat.

[@khodges1978]

Where was this video filmed at?

[@laospubao]

which pier were you crabbing at in Ruskin? my family just moved there and LOVES Ruskin!

[@kylerdrumps3386]

could you make a video about how to put casting line on a crab trap hurricane brand

[@joanmorris4052]

Please do u know where in broward county florida I can go to catch blue 🦀

[@fernandobruno90]

Does anyone know if I can catch some in the intercostal by Boynton beach

[@martin3364]

Where is that specific place

[@cammi9948]

Any advice on places to catch blue crab near Tampa?

[@joanmorris4052]

Where's this place

[@reecemaddison736]

gus gus gus is the man

[@CaptainAlexZ]

Thank you because of you me with my dad used those fish and we catch Blue Crab 1,4 kG THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jodylecompte]

Gus is savage

[@kumara5025]

where to get crab pot?

[@joanmorris4052]

Where's this place u catching 🦀?? Is it saltwater or freshwater??

[@bailey78]

if you use a regular crab pot then you get more crabs with less work. Plus you can quite a few pots out with just a reglar fishing permit.

[@sethsimmons3195]

I’m a Commercial crabber and I use clam bags on a trout line. And chicken necks and fish heads in a crab trap.

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[@ely410]

Chicken Thigh, Rope, and a nice friend that will net you in. Walk on the shallow water and just throw it over. Easy. Greetings from Va Beach, born and raised.

[@ubergsxr01]

Gus is the man

[@ImSsaltT]

Hello ol mat

[@cammot4855]

they r called crab nets and r fun to use

[@AnotherAmateur]

Very nice. Blue crabs look little. Do they have much meat? We use some of the meat from local Dungeness crabs to make a delicious crab mousse. Hope you'll take a look sometime. This is a very instructive video!

[@thybigballs]

Don't wear sneakers with cloth sides. I learned this the hard way. He reached up with both claws and latched on to each side of my foot. Ouch! In your other post i was reminded of a time when I was a young kid. An older was trying to show off by grabbing a crab from the rear and holding him upside down. He said, "they go to sleep when upside down". He then proceed to play with its mouth to prove it. Bam! That sucker latched on to his finger (drawing blood) with it's claw and wasn't letting go.

[@FindADiggingBuddy]

The best crab trap is the FloorDoorCrabTrap. Unlike traditional box and pyramid traps that have 4 doors that don't work half the time, the Floor Door Crab Trap only has the floor door... And it works EVERY time! Put it in your search engine or check out the youtube video.

[@kavitseang3193]

Do you need a license for that?

[@jaywalker0112]

Gus is hilarious!

[@Smaxey843]

+Kenneth Stone "I Guess we got all day right?" I startled my wife laughing.

[@beachpreachr2505]

Kenneth Stone great at 3:02! He's a funny old dude.

[@FranciscoGarcia-zd3pw]

3:00 I guess we got all day right 🤣🤣

[@mayaammar8186]

Monday October 25 i cached a bleu crayfish and 1 red crab and a little seaturtle

[@dstar0007]

this is how i used to catch crabs :) i wonna start again

[@tanichay1998]

My family and I go crabbing often !!!

[@larkharbeson3443]

Who cares

[@bellako2965]

Where to girl?

[@joanmorris4052]

How do I make a loop with chicken leg so the loop catch the Crab

[@mweeks03]

funny .. nice video

[@gandydancer823]

We used four drop wall cages

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@khodges1978 It was filmed in Ruskin, FL.

[@brandoncoins8246]

I know exactly where this is 😂😂

[@williamlaneve9236]

Thanks! now, I finally have a use for all my left over chicken necks!!!! Bait!

[@raghavsood6156]

Whats your location? Is it NSW, Sydney?

[@vlibyrr8660]

+Noah Hastings "Tru"

[@Hobo960]

I pier fish and use the crab net on the pier without a license and never been asked for one

[@goingaboutmyfathersbusines4359]

I love blue crab fishing..I find they love turkey meat..also..the funny thing is I can't eat seafood..so for me it's just for fun..I throw them back..I caught a pufferfish one day..that was hilarious..I could literally be there all day long..the shorter spaghetti thongs work better..the ends are wider and easier to articulate..fun video

[@dottievillegas9122]

Used to watch t h e crabs get into the net. Not afraid to just grab them

[@alvarogrande7912]

Hi

[@drpaddylynch]

A quicker way would be to go on a stag trip to amsterdam and window shop.

[@skysunlight96]

Rotten cut fish are good bait for crabs

[@sethsimmons3195]

Wow

[@lcbdrummer]

then how do you get rid of crabs?

[@Justin-ed8lc]

eat it

[@MadinatyFA]

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[@funsunFL]

Does Gus need some help? Will crab for crab. Seriously. Crabbed with a commercial crabber in Jacksonville for the love of it!

[@joanmorris4052]

In Florida it's illegal to 🦀 snares. But they told me to tie a chicken 🍗 on a line or my 🐠 line But How do I make 2- 6 loop that can trap the 🦀 Because 1 loop will not make me Have a BETTER chance of trapping 🦀

[@dymonforever13]

that crab might bite me

[@charlieirons4821]

i go crabbing in the Cheasapeak bay and we cath the biggest stuff ever

[@JollyRogerHobbies]

Yes, but it's the free license. You can pick it up at Walmart or Kmart or any place that does fishing licenses. Ask for free onshore fishing license.

[@alimuhammed6878]

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[@FranciscoGarcia-zd3pw]

Old guy is funny x)

[@mayaammar8186]

i use raw chickenpopcorn it gives me alot of crabs and realy nice fidh

[@steveburnham9303]

Don't get caught it's illegal

[@threewoodenxs]

i live 15 min from there me and my buddy crab all the time by there

[@moderatelysocialpotato7645]

Do you need a salt water license in California?

[@SpiritBear12]

Ask the bait shop.

[@ImSsaltT]

Video has 1 million views, but only 140 comments.

[@DougBorrelli]

gus the bus

[@baynerw]

I prefer the metal pyramid traps, that way at least you won't lose your trap when a stingray steals your bait.

[@beckyandjim68]

[@EZR09]

I have to have a license to what?

[@joanmorris4052]

That kind of 🦀 trap is legal to Use in Florida

[@diegoreds]

Two Sticks and Clothes line.... go 20 feet in water off rocks ... Place in sticks with line held up each end of stick..... Then 5 to 7 feet of fishing line with chicken neck on end.... Tie to line throw out... as soon as line get straight ... slow pull with net to see crab on end.. Scoop... fill the cooler in 2 hours.... good luck

[@speedshiftr88]

What ever happened to catching crabs the fun way?.... :)

[@mac-wr3lc]

and what's that ...

[@edysorto5093]

Sex

[@franksfavoritefoods7753]

Great video. I’m using that pantyhose trick for sure

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[@1masonhenry]

I catch them with a fishing pole lol

[@ImSsaltT]

Legendary comment

[@ardrie]

hahahaha beaudy mate

[@parlimentjenkinsiii6658]

I use raw chicken drumsticks, fishing line, and a net

[@deasttn]

and a tiny hook

[@BluebirdSLAY]

We catch crab and we hunt for crabs to hunting is more funner

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[@kavitseang3193]

So, I just a fishing license that all. Thanks

[@seymencetinkaya1807]

I dive to waters that are about 5-6 metres and search under the rocks.once i see the crabs i take them out with a stick that i broke off from a tree and catch them with my net

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[@Mako561]

Gus wants some action.

[@TheBpython]

lol long awkward silent moment

[@kevinyabut5175]

0:59 - 1:01 haha

[@D0ntTaseM3Br0]

Attack there weak points for massive damage.

[@linhhuynh5723]

U y

[@jpapa123]

Catch more blue crabs, check out CrabTips.com.

[@jettdiff5788]

These guys need a licence that kinda sucks. Where im from no licence is needed and makes it so much more convenient

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[@killahpriest9528]

maaaate why the thongs?

[@weedmt581]

ta

[@mac-wr3lc]

ta

[@nolakings245]

I caught two today

[@briannyocampo97]

I caught 25 today

[@MrsJames-th5ry]

@@briannyocampo97 where is the best location?

[@MrsJames-th5ry]

Where?

[@bailey78]

HAVE! What happen to my have? By golly the interweb crooks took my have. ERR @_@

[@erich9925]

Po damn yank son.

[@masterofheroattax]

What about bacon!!!!!

[@weedmt581]

mpa

[@mac-wr3lc]

mpa

[@HermitCrabsAndThings]

I use a string a chicken neck

[@DemarcusSmoochie37]

What happens in Florida stays in Florida

[@maxxmatlock212]

Chicken necks. And some zip ties

[@northflower423]

Why would you use tongs to catch a crab? Just grab it by it's claw arms and hog tie it.

[@Tron2.0.]

Gus....get out of the game millennial man wants it now

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[@nathancenter3333]

How to catch Blue Crabs. Easy, you buy a Smurf. Just Kidding

[@PyroAnonymous]

..or, just put a damn whole chicken thigh in there

[@nunyabiznez6381]

+Yuu Sonoda (Sujeily Maderin) Why the hell would you waste perfectly good chicken meat. Use a cast net to catch your bait. Where there are crabs there's bait. It takes less than five minutes to catch all the bait you are going to need and you might even catch something you can eat as well.