How to Catch Crab - Tips and Tricks - Ocean Beach San Francisco Dungeness Crab Snaring

[@GoFish51]

Thanks so much for this video. I really enjoyed watching it and learned a ton about crabbing from the shoreline. In fact, this was probably the most helpful video I’ve seen regarding crabbing from the shore with all the tips and tricks and examples that were mentioned. Many thanks man!

[@BetterOddsFishing]

I appreciate you checking it out. Glad you enjoyed it! Best of luck this season!

[@jimswertel3036]

Way awesome Jake! Nicely informative video! Sweet 🦀!!

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Thank you! I hope this helps

[@jtf267]

Thanks for the video. The instructions were very helpful. We're thinking of trying fishing and crabbing later this year. Subscribed

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Thank you! Opener is coming soon, best of luck out there

[@RedGc8]

Sick vid man, very informative.

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Thank you 👊🔥🔥

[@robertchalfant7233]

Great video…lots of info…thank you

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

Wonderful helpful tips, thank you.

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Glad I could help. Best of luck out there

[@fabulousrobert6607]

I think perhaps a rectangular shaped holding crab igloo with air ration is much better for holding crab 🦀 I really like that other dudes cart rig setup Thanks so much for your recommendations because it really helps to understand the “how to” I can’t wait to get out there myself 😁👍🏼 Hey now! 🎣 🦀

[@BetterOddsFishing]

I bet you’ll set up one sweet rig. Best of luck out there!

[@Doorass-uu8nv]

I thanks for the video, I do have a question. I need to make some loops out of that line extreme looks like you had is that right? In the connectors to connect it? Thanks

[@BetterOddsFishing]

@@Doorass-uu8nv I suggest buying a crab snare from your local tackle shop. Building your own isn’t worth your time unless it is your passion. If you do want to replace some loops I suggest 100lb+ hard monofilament, and matching crimps. If the question is pertaining to the angle of the loops, they don’t matter. As long as the loops are open they can catch crab. Hope this helps

[@oneksalami7791]

Thank you so much for your video. I have started using snares with my daughter but we don’t know how to CAST THE SNARE FAR like the other we see do it. We try hard to cast far but it does not happen for us. I was wondering if you have any tricks on how to Cast far……we use a 10’ Ugly Stick. Thanks for your time if your read this.

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Casting far isn’t always necessary when crabbing. Often crab are found in rip currents or holes of deeper water which can be very close to where you are standing at times. If further casting is your goal make sure to take a big back cast and follow through. Your casting technique should be a fluid motion and continue rotating after releasing the line. Best of luck out there

[@oneksalami7791]

@@BetterOddsFishing thanks so much for the reply and especially the advice. This was very helpful.

[@freddiegonz4113]

Congratulations. What pole, reel and lines did you use if you don’t mind me asking. Thank You

[@x0x0l0vethebay42]

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[@BetterOddsFishing]

Thanks for the assist 👊

[@Derick-y5d]

Thank you, first timer here, does your snare move a little before set, my boy and i are learning, this may be a silly question.

[@BetterOddsFishing]

When I am planning on retrieving a crab I will pick up my rod, drop my rod tip and then slowly reel in all of the slack line until you feel the weight of the crab. At this point increase your reeling speed and lift your rod tip to avoid any slack. Keep tension until the crab is well on shore, and walk backwards if reeling becomes dificult. Best of luck out there!

[@iayang3045]

Looks fun

[@nick_805]

Just came across your channel and looking to get into the game! Do you guys mostly go for the first couple of weeks at season opening until things get fished out? Or is this something that you can do successfully throughout the entire season. Just trying to get a better understanding of how often and when I'd be able to go. Thank you for the great content!

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Thank you! The crab are plentiful between opener and the end of July 🤙 I head out whenever I feel like some crab. Best of luck out there!

[@nick_805]

@@BetterOddsFishing This made my day, thanks man!

[@gvrwang9287]

How far to throw ? My back is not that strong😅 do i need to over pass the wave ?

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Oh man, mine too 😅😵‍💫. Think of it like surfperch fishing. The crab will often hang out at the same style of cover; right behind sand bars, down the middle of rip currents, or inside troughs. So sometimes that spot could be way out there or close to your feet. Best of luck 👊🔥🔥

[@gvrwang9287]

@@BetterOddsFishing nice, thank you bro !

[@DuglasAguilar-p1x]

What is the best tide high or low thank you

[@BetterOddsFishing]

The crab always hungry. Low tide usually has less wave energy and is easier to fish. Best of luck out there

[@DuglasAguilar-p1x]

Sorry what is the best tide low or high? Thank you

[@I3I2AI7DOI7]

Where did you get those sand spikes from? I like that style but can't find them online

[@BetterOddsFishing]

They’re at Bass Pro Shops and called the “offshore angler adjustable sand spike” www.basspro.com/shop/en/offshore-angler-v-groove-adjustable-sand-spike best of luck out there

[@tho464]

You can also get them at the small tackle shop in SF near golden gate park.

[@kickinwing88]

Can you use crab net? Is it hard to catch them in the pier?

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Crab nets and traps work best from a boat. Snares work great at Pacifica pier. Best of luck out there

[@rags6469]

Hi Jake, when does the spawn occur?

[@BetterOddsFishing]

The crab spawn in the winter months. It is very common to find female crab full of eggs at the open of the season

[@oneksalami7791]

Are you supposed to cast past the waves?

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Casting past the waves could be helpful on an incoming tide to allow the bait to soak longer. Often crab are searching for food in the more turbulent water of the whitewash so don’t shy away from casting there

[@oneksalami7791]

@@BetterOddsFishing Oh wow. So the crabs are where the white area of the waves coming in? So wouldn’t the crab snare be getting tossed around the whole time if it was there?

[@anniebewell8172]

Where do i can get that crab snare ?

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Crabslayer.com.Best of luck out there and tell @kencrabslayer I sent you over

[@anniebewell8172]

@@BetterOddsFishing thank you

[@gq12o]

Have you ever held the pole? People say you can feel the scratching when a crab is on. Man I’m pretty much a noob. Haven’t caught any from the surf, but I’m excited this year. If you go out sometime, I’d love to go out to ocean Beach with you and chat about crabbing. I live in Sf.

[@BetterOddsFishing]

I’ve tried that when bored at the pier, and yes you can feel their legs hitting the line. I feel it is mostly unnecessary since the crab often get stuck inside your loops. As long as you check regularly you won’t miss one

[@tho464]

The last two weeks I have tried to get out there and the swell and storm surge sent me packing without a chance. Trying to get at least one more trip in before crab start to get too fished out

[@BetterOddsFishing]

I feel you man, hopefully we will have some days with less current. Best of luck out there

[@tho464]

Have you ever heard of anyone catching keepers down toward Santa Cruz or Monterey from the beach?

[@BetterOddsFishing]

heard of? yes. It is pretty rare to get them though, not worth the effort in my opinion.

[@iayang3045]

Those are huge crabs you got there

[@MuddyRuttzz]

Great video. Thanks for explaining the rods, reels and line. I think I’ll head down to Bass Ro and get that setup for crabbing off the pier. Thanks! @muddyruttzz

[@BetterOddsFishing]

Thank you! Best of luck out there bro 👊🔥🔥

[@DuglasAguilar-p1x]

Sorry what is the best tide low or high? Thank you