I Used FAKE CRABS to Catch HUGE Sheepshead!

[@nathanlester5054]

1st place goes to the Cranka Crab with the Berkley Gulp Sand Flea Crab placing second. I was most impressed with the action you were getting on the Cranka Crab! I also enjoyed the video and appreciate you doing this comparison test.

[@southernsalt]

I would have to say i pretty much agree with that. I love doing these types of videos so I see more in the future.

[@jasonbusby8711]

Where did you purchase the Cranka Crab. This was my first time seeing it!

[@southernsalt]

@@jasonbusby8711 I got it online on their website. Cranka Lures.

[@charlescoleman6970]

Learning a lot from you, rarely get to go fishing in the ocean, next time I get to go I won't be wasting my short time there trying to figure it out, instead I'll be catching fish and thanking you my good brother 10👍 up to you!!!

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother good luck out there hope you get on em!!

[@conner_t3349]

Good seeing you on the water hate I didn’t get to see you land one. Ready for the shrimp video!

[@southernsalt]

Yessir!! You as well brother, thanks for saying hello on the water I’m sure I’ll see you out there again soon.

[@twotoned2774]

Great video. Cranka Crab wins by a mile. I would love to see shrimp lures catching sheepshead.

[@southernsalt]

I’d have to agree with you! I’m looking forward to putting that one together!

[@seanvarone6380]

Boom! Great video and awesome content as always brotato! Looks like the Cranka Crab out fished the others for sure! Did a lot better than the last time you used it as well! The Crusty Crab from Chasebaits has interested me. I had one until recent events. Lol... Looking forward to your next video!!!

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother, I definitely need to try the Crusty Crab I’ve heard a few people mention that one.

[@ontheline3734]

Buddy I really enjoyed that video. I just hit the sub button. Never used fake crabs at all. I may give it a try when bait is scares in the winter time. Great channel buddy. That’s how fishing shows shud be.

[@southernsalt]

Thanks man I appreciate it!!

[@braydenbanks642]

man i’d love to see the vudu shrimp tested on the shrimp section, i’ve seen it have success for other species but i’ve never seen it for sheepshead, just suggestion brother, great video!

[@southernsalt]

I’ll definitely throw the Vudu shrimp in the mix

[@jasonkolacinski6065]

I second the vudu shrimp. Love that lure. Never tried it for sheeps though.

[@flawdacountryboy]

You should try those chase bait crabs, I’ve had really good luck with them for sheepshead but the con is they are really light and hard to keep in the strike zone with current. Those savage gear crabs have worked really well for me catching reds in the marshes. I’ve used them for sheepshead without any luck

[@southernsalt]

I’ve been hearing a lot about the chase baits I’ll be picking up a few!

[@SWFLTREY]

I would love a red on the savage gear crab , I absolutely stick the Sheeps tho

[@TexasSlamFishing]

Yes the Cranka Crab is what I expected to win from all of the reviews I've seen for best sheepshead crab lures. Problem is they're a bit of a pain in the arse to order and very expensive.

[@southernsalt]

I agree, very expensive especially if you lose them lol

[@basilal-bader7143]

You should try the mussel vibe from outback breamer baits. It's a killer on the pilings.

[@El_Gallo_de_Pesca97]

Nice video, I bought the savage gear blue crabs, it's been ten years since I caught my first and last sheepshead and the idea of these lures is a cool one. I'll be paying the pilings a visit this weekend!

[@southernsalt]

Good luck brother!!

[@TheBoundlessNexus]

Hey, so I was checking out your charters and I have a question. Why are they $400? Most inshore (boat) charters here in Florida are only $250-400 for a half-day. So seeing more than that for a kayak adventure makes me wonder what's unique making it worth the price?

[@southernsalt]

Go take those trips then lol. Don’t like my prices then don’t book with me simple as that.

[@jonathancox8190]

I’d love to see you test the zman kicker crabz

[@southernsalt]

First time I’ve heard of this one. I’ll check it out!

[@joeld1801]

I think the kicker crabz are way too big, and are more of a swim bait. The crusteaz or TRD crawz would be more appropriate in my opinion, the zman buoyancy will make the claws stand up.

[@southernsalt]

First time hearing of a few of these. I’ll have to check them out.

[@raymondsanborn7763]

For the money, I'll go with the sand flee although they anr not found around the merrimac river/beach in Massachusetts or New Hampshire

[@southernsalt]

They are definitely the best priced considering the high probability of losing a lure lol

[@FaithNFishing]

Watching you fish that structure makes me want to make a trip up that way!! You get some monsters up there! Cranka Crab for the win! I also notice Savage gear has a small plastic tube on the tip of the hook that can easily be missed before using it!

[@southernsalt]

Man this really is a one of a kind place especially for sheepshead! Yeah I’ve made that mistake with the hook cover before, I felt pretty dumb after missing a few fish lol.

[@FaithNFishing]

@@southernsalt haha, trust me, you are not alone on that one!

[@southernsalt]

Lol I did it offshore with a slow pitch jig. Getting nailed left and right just to look later and find hook covers 😂

[@FaithNFishing]

@@southernsalt 😅

[@rodneyhendrickson9811]

I like the first one you was using I use some of them Shrimp tails under the docks in Texas They are good too

[@southernsalt]

Nice! Yeah I agree the Cranka was pretty dominant on this trip.

[@stansmith7118]

Shrimp, shrimp and shrimp please!! I’d like to see that for sure.

[@southernsalt]

I’m sure it’ll be a good one and it’s looking like it’s definitely gonna happen lol

[@tomnorman2668]

What time is the sheeps fish fry? I'm on the way!!!! Great video!!!!

[@southernsalt]

If only I didn’t throw them back lol. I really do need to fry some up though!

[@tomnorman2668]

@@southernsalt Maybe next time! Thanks buddy!!!

[@southernsalt]

Definitely!

[@twitch92573]

Think i see u out there was this in south MS?

[@southernsalt]

That may have been me.

[@Calebroberts7508]

Try the Gulp peeler crab and chasebait crusty crab.

[@southernsalt]

Definitely doing the crusty crab next. I’ll check out the peeler crab!

[@emeraldtidesoutdoors]

I've heard great things about the chase baits crusty crab. Might be worth a try.

[@southernsalt]

I’m hearing a lot about it. I’m definitely throwing it soon!

[@tingxiao7463]

try the chase bait crusty crab lure

[@southernsalt]

I feel like this one is a crowd favorite! Definitely going to throw it in the mix

[@rec1015]

Hello there, Great video. What kind of octopus hook did you use on the sand flea, circle , or bait holder hook?

[@southernsalt]

Circle

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

The Wood Piddock (Matesia striata ) occurs in waterlogged timbers ranges from N. Carolina to Brazil. Also known as Shipworm or Pileworms. The Worm is probably a natural food for the Sheephead around the rotting wood pileings . The Oysters also can get worms boring into the shell.

[@southernsalt]

I think you’re probably right. I have seen oyster worms

[@NAUTILYFE]

Nice one man! 🤙🏼🎣

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Great video, I have the same artificial crabs to try out, hadn't got around to trying them out but now that the sheepshead tournaments are coming up I'll have to try them out since all the baitshops run out of fiddlers pretty quickly. I have been using mussels and mud crabs instead and been pretty successful. #GetOutTheHouseGoFish

[@southernsalt]

Nice, good luck brother!!

[@virginiakeagle3346]

Coool. Enjoyed it. I liked the pack for 6 bucks

[@davidtyler7869]

where do u get the cranka crab

[@southernsalt]

Online I believe it’s at Cranka Lures

[@robertward8960]

whats the best way to catch sheeps of bridges

[@ugglyfaceproductions]

Do video with small crabs from Temu...

[@southernsalt]

🙌 I actually dropped one a few weeks ago

[@robertward8960]

i have all three of those crabs havent caught anything on them what am i doing wrong?

[@southernsalt]

Are there fish there?

[@robertward8960]

im sure there are been fishing all around pilons plenty of barnicles and others have caught fish in the same spot on the same day. going to a bridge today i know there are sheeps there but havent been able to cathc them thats where we are using the worms at

[@michaelpatrickpucheu1056]

Z-Man Kicker CrabZ look pretty good, but might require more action.

[@southernsalt]

I’ll check it out thanks!

[@mackjenkins7721]

Hello brother how are you doing? I just wanted to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas to you. I hope you enjoyed your holiday with your family. I hope this Strong cold front didn't hard you to bad. I see you was still able to get out & fish. You take it easy buddy and be careful out there.

[@southernsalt]

It was a good Christmas all the way around, I hope you had a good one as well! I didn’t venture out to much during the front but just now getting back out there.

[@louv2425]

Who makes that cranka crab? Or cranking crab?

[@southernsalt]

It’s the Cranka Crab by Cranka Lures

[@nathanankersen4695]

Cranka crab obviously won. The three shrimp lures I'd like to see is: 1. Vudu 2. 4 horseman Boom boom shrimp(seabiscuit) 3. DOA or Gulp shrimp

[@southernsalt]

Heck yeah solid 3 choices! And I’d have to agree with you brother!

[@aurorasalinas1215]

Crank got them

[@southernsalt]

Yessir!

[@lynnchapmon3144]

I would go back to the crickets

[@southernsalt]

I might do that again soon.

[@stevehogan8829]

Well, you would have had 3 or 4 fish for the fryer. That's pretty good for a day. If you consider changing tides, differering times of days... I'd say the Cranka Crab wins but they all sure worked. Very Interesting. I'd like to see another vid just like this Same 3 lures but start with the 2 for $10.00, then Sandflea, then Cranka Crab. see if that changes things.

[@southernsalt]

Absolutely man you never know how fast a feeding window can open and close or just hit the right spot at the right time. To get true results I need to run it several times in several locations so I definitely agree with you there. Thanks brother!

[@Tcar2310]

Which size and color cranka crab do you like to use?

[@davebardsley278]

What size hooks you using

[@southernsalt]

#2

[@Conservative_Pulse]

Do the nightwalker by salt strong

[@southernsalt]

Isn’t that a top water?

[@jdods8398]

Hook probably bent when it smacked the pylon first cast.

[@charlestailor8218]

Cranka Crab #1, but the price

[@teetimeaz]

You may not have enough exposed hook. Try a 2/0. Octopus.

[@rennyray11]

I’d love to go sheepshead fishing but I don’t know about the kayak.

[@southernsalt]

Why not the kayak lol

[@rennyray11]

@@southernsalt I’m a heavy hitter and I only know how to float! 😂 If I get out there and something goes wrong … I honestly would love to be able to kayak because I’m a ‘off the beaten’ path fisherman. I avoid crowds at piers or popular spots. I know of spots right now a kayak would be golden for fishing.

[@leehowell4258]

Hard to say. You almost need to pick three days of similar conditions and rotate which one you start with first but this video would say the Cranka Crab. I’d like to see the Berkley Peeler Crab and the Savage Gear Crusty Crab tested too.

[@southernsalt]

I agree that there are several variables and it needs to be ran several times. I plan on doing it again soon.

[@fishingjimcolon4339]

Cranka crab

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@growinghealthyinflorida1060]

I think you should give it a half an hour between lures. because a lot can’t change in our tires can go high or low. A half an hour is better for allure.

[@southernsalt]

Good point

[@Dylan-oj5xw]

It’s hard to compare multiple lures in one day when the tide can effect the fishing so majorly

[@southernsalt]

I agree I need to run it several times to get a true understanding of which is better. The good thing is that in one way or another, they all can get a reaction and possibly land fish.

[@tombauer4781]

One hour in between changing lures may not be the best comparison. Maybe change every 15 mins Or if you have multiple rods try one for 5-7 minutes then switch to another. Just a thought

[@southernsalt]

I agree with you there. There’s a lot of variables to this and it’s really something that would need to be ran several times to know for sure

[@tombauer4781]

@@southernsalt well I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Love the videos. Please keep ‘em coming

[@ernestjordan7056]

Where are you fishing out of if you are willing to share???????

[@southernsalt]

Upper Gulf Coast.

[@kipperwhite2976]

We git 'Rdone well w/gulp products 1

[@southernsalt]

Are you sure?? Lol

[@rayhartman4787]

crank a 🦀

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@dantheairboatman1234]

I ain’t payin $16 each for crank a crab even if they worked 100% nope. Good video

[@southernsalt]

Thanks man and I can’t say I blame you lol

[@louv2425]

The cranking crab won buddy.

[@southernsalt]

Yeah I think I agree with that lol

[@MarkDJones-lv8dr]

Have you ever tried artificial crayfish used a lot in bass fishing. Nobody has ever tried this on KZbin

[@southernsalt]

I might try it when they come back in

[@barrysinclair2206]

Crank-a-crab took the win

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@JoseS13t]

Chasebaits crusty crab

[@southernsalt]

I’m hearing a lot about this one I’ll have to throw it in the next challenge.

[@clarenceelliott9009]

Sand flees, they're so cheap who cares if you lose one! Lol

[@southernsalt]

🤷‍♂️ it’s a review video dude I’m just putting all the information I can put there for the viewer to make their own decision.

[@brocklanders9442]

The Cranka Crab was one of my secret baits, you ruined it! Nah, but really its a really effective bait for sheepshead. I knew you would get hooked up with one if they were around. It really is the only one worth using and I have used many different ones, Got my limit many a time with one. The price is what it is, you want the best bait for the situation pony up the dough or go dig up fiddlers on your own. On a side note when you do the shrimp lure use a voodoo it works aight on sheepies.

[@southernsalt]

So far it’s definitely the best performing artificial for sheep’s but man it’s hard to fork out that dough when you know you’re going to lose a few.

[@brocklanders9442]

@@southernsalt I hear ya brother gotta get them when you get a little extra money is all.

[@southernsalt]

No doubt

[@DodFather_HuntFish]

Use real fiddler crabs

[@southernsalt]

No one has them around here right now and sometimes they’re hard to find.

[@southernsalt]

No one has them around here right now and sometimes they’re hard to find.

[@tomjones8293]

liar

[@southernsalt]

Please explain how I lied

[@JJP301]

where do you get the cranks crab

[@southernsalt]

Crankalures.com