Making a Delicacy Even Better - SIGHT FISHING FOR CRAB Catch and Cook!

Never seen anyone crab snare with a wetsuit and snorkel before.
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[@Thewoodlandworkshop]

Crabs typically bury due to tidal changes. When tide rushes in, and out, especially on large tidal swings, they'll bury to escae the current. Slack tide, and the hour on either end is generally when the crab are up and walking the most because that is when the current is moving the least. Makes sense there wasn't many around since you were going from high tide to a negative tide. That's a big swing in a short time, so the current for them will be hard to navigate. I've been equally successful crabbing on slack high, and slack low, the key is in timing the tide changes. Great video bro!

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

Crab will dig into the mud if the current pulls them off the bottom. They don't like that. An old crabber told me that just the other day.

[@chasefink5609]

Yes!! These underwater fishing videos were always my favorite. Glad to have you back!

[@cakalusa]

The “crab butter” is actually a digestive gland known as the hepatopancreas, an equivalent to our liver and pancreas. Also very delicious.

[@ctgilcrest]

Yuck LOL Tried it when I was a kid, no thank you.

[@cali_cal]

@@ctgilcrest kid is different. now you're grown. dip that thing in the crab meat. delicious!

[@1BlackSheep]

The orange/yellow stuff in the crab is called tomalley and it's actually the crab's liver and pancreas. Affectionately known as "crab mustard” ,“crab fat”, or "crab butter". And as you know it's full of quite intense flavor.

[@dookcurruff9047]

thats why u mix it in rice with soy sauce

[@1BlackSheep]

By intense I didn't mean bad in any way but it is amazing on rice.@@dookcurruff9047

[@cgstadler]

It also has some dangerous chemicals, right? I feel like Mats talked about that in the past.

[@dookcurruff9047]

@@cgstadler not in the bay crabs come clean as a whistle

[@cgstadler]

@@dookcurruff9047 nice! Maybe it was Taku in his channel. I know he is also in the Bay Area, normally.

[@-Slinger-]

"just a mola-mola." Dude, that is awesome, they're such weird yet amazing fish!

[@RUDYAKAHALIBU77]

How's it going Matt, great stuff ! Hey congrats on your farm literally great move, nature. Wish I could keep posting YT but I choose Family #1 it was hard for me to balance back then. Your doing great with the fishing community I'm peanut butter and jealous 😂 I'm still fishing and CRABBING out there someday hope to see you again 🤣👍

[@tho464]

What an absolutely awesome experience! Thanks for taking us along. 🦀

[@Z32danny]

What do you think are the best conditions to fish on the west coast from the beach and/or the rocks? I built an algorithm / website that predicts how good the next few days will be for fishing (over the next week), and want to see if it's actually good or nah lol

[@sbreezy0120]

casually says.. “just a mola mola” dude that’s insane!

[@ReileyU]

The feeding behavior insight this affords is insane. Excellent content.

[@Pandabrah_D]

You should definitely mention that your wetsuit is an "open-cell" wetsuit. A lot of subscribers that might want to give this a try might go out and buy a surfing wetsuit and be extremely underprepared as a result. Also, definitely do some research into shallow water blackout as that's the #1 reason having a dive buddy will save your life outside of "feeling a bit more safe". There's a lot more nuance to freediving that isn't common knowledge, but is extremely important if you want to stay safe out in the ocean

[@igbatious]

Crab, especially dungenous, is just one of those perfect things to eat without having to do much to it aside from cooking it. And it's sustainable so no guilt eating it.

[@wellbeingwithjak]

It’s so cool to see you go from not being so keen on crab butter to makin dipping sauce with it

[@VividSnaresFishing]

Wow that’s an awesome new POV crab snaring method. Super dope to see it happen in real time! Thank you again for showcasing demo of our Vivid Snares crab snares, would be sick to see more of snorkeling crab snaring method! Stay safe and happy holidays Matts 🙏

[@Budgetpamore]

Red stuff is the soft shell forming , crab butter / crab fat both are so good! 😋

[@asintonic]

Hi. I'm new to all this. Whst Is carb butter ?

[@BiakSkull]

​@@asintonicthe pancreas/liver i think

[@Matty80822]

​@@asintonicmy best guess is gonads. Its a lot like uni or sea urchin and uni is the urchin gonads

[@tnapeepeelu]

​@@asintonicFor shrimp/crawfish it's the pancreas and liver, probably the same for crabs

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Always happy to see another episode of Matts adventures! 😊 Merry Christmas!

[@YIIIIEOVA]

THE CRAB WERE HIDDING FROM THE SHARK IN THE MURKY WATER BRO RUNNN I MEAN SWIMMM FASTER FASTER LOL 😅😅😅😅😅😅😊

[@davidhernandez1922]

Fisherman, hope all is well my brother. I enjoy looking at your adventures, and I enjoy watching how much you enjoy your adventures. Keep up the good work and the great videos -Archangel Guardian Cancer ♋

[@PH020]

Crabs probably hiding in the sand cause there's not much structure

[@mikefarley6488]

Well im gonna have to give it another try. What was it 4 or 5 years back the butter had a scare and was killing sealions? Havnt touched it.

[@gamerarts8455]

I remember when you always spit out the crab butter, and now you love it 😂

[@fangyang1026]

8:35-8:40 the 100s of crabs down there is hiding from that predator hunting lol

[@tonyparkinson9508]

They bury themselves after molting when the shell is still soft, to hide from predators

[@ctgilcrest]

Washington and Oregon they clean their crab before boiling. The meat is much sweeter, I don't know why California boils whole crab. I always clean my crabs, boil in salt water with some Old Bay. So much better this way.

[@robertlowe5697]

At SF Fisherman's Wharf, they throw the whole crab into the crab pot to boil it.

[@timmann111]

This is a odd for me to notice as a straight man but at 1:40 you legit look like a wesuit ad model lol.

[@ryefry]

Crab butter is the fat in their body. But as I've stated before on your videos, it's suggested you don't eat more than one crab's butter often, it's where the heavy metals collect in their body. Up here we skip it, make regular garlic butter and dip in cocktail sauce.

[@jeffscantling6199]

you should clean that diving reel in a pot of warm water at home. Just submerge it and reel it while it is submerged for a bit, it will get most of the salt out and extend its life a bit. Totally worth destroying a reel though!

[@mdoubleu4028]

Merry Christmas, Matt to you and your family… Thank you for the great videos, I learned something each time

[@seahad4744]

Happy holidays man!! Thankful to find your content, ty for making it as well!!

[@kevsgonefishing]

Why did you get out of the water so quickly…… how did watching the sand tell you it was time to get out???

[@robertlowe5697]

Matt was in the water over an hour+. I spend too much time diving bc it's very interesting & hunting is fun!

[@marke.1021]

**reminder** keep the carapace/shell if Game Warden asks about size no shell~ticket, if have it can measure. Nice Video Matt's Enjoy Christmas with Fam-

[@KI-dc9ok]

100% they bury themselves for protection from current and predators. Lots of snare fishermen are too concerned about their snares staying in the same spot. Don't worry about letting your snare move around. If it passes by a crab they will come out and grab it. When your snare stops moving a crab is on and on tight.

[@jimlivingston7077]

Great job. Now imagine using your limit of crab snares with floats and swim from snare to snare, moving them to find hot spots. Try tobacco brand garlic sauce 😋

[@octavioespinoza8183]

My o c d wants to fix the fishing line wrapped around the tip of the Pole. Thanks for another great video. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year stay safe and happy fishing.

[@miracle1136]

Love your work man, keep it up! Merry Christmas 🎅

[@joecorrero6763]

The crab butter is their “hypotopancreas”. It’s their digestive system…equivalent to our liver and pancreas. 😊

[@matttaylor2269]

Crab bury themselves in the sand

[@bash5552]

Nice Job! Growing up surfing, you learn to not fight it! And you learn to use it's energy to get were you need to go! Very cool!

[@kylemaynard3758]

Crab rice avocado and that crab butter. Woah

[@VCheckItOut]

Im in SoCal and we have mostly rock crabs. I can't wait to try "snorkcrabbing". lol. Can you pleae recommend where to buy the short fishing rod and reel? Hopefully they wont rust in the salt water? Thanks a bunch.

[@brandyn6644]

Wait did you say Sun fish like you see that every day 😂 wtf I never hear of ppl seeing or catching sunfish. Isn't that like 1000 years good luck?? Or am I confused?

[@Special311980]

I've been waiting for this video too man glad you got to get out there bro but I think I would need a few people to keep watch for sharks and other things lol

[@Madd.1234]

Lol a clear case of peer pressure. If ya don't like it don't eat it. Even if it's better with Rice. Just because everyone does it don't mean you have to. You have family and getting sick from toxic ( butter) not good. Stay safe.

[@colinjacobsen8994]

Hey Matts For your murial painting look up Yeshi Jackson from Boulder Creek. He is an amazing artist and paints incredible seascapes. Thanks for the entertainment glad to see you back making content

[@IdoBerg]

LETS GO! diving conten!

[@christianfilloux]

dude what an EPIC idea!! So cool to see this in action.. I've always wondered and know i know

[@westerngroovetv]

Please don't give up on the man and his land channel!

[@puresmoke8667]

Good vids man I enjoy them. But u can highlight the area the crab is all u want there is nothing there(from.our perspective) Then a crab just appears on the snare...lol

[@simpl3lang]

Just cook the whole crab then open it ....and then scoop the crab fat (butter) and put it on rice.....squeeze some lemon on it...... deliciousooo

[@janicebabin2764]

Slaughtered that last comment apologize always love a good day of fishing but I think what separates a good Fisherman from the average is trying to figure out their habits and their habits can change day today currents wind tides Barometric pressure feed Migration moon fases etcetera if I had to start fishing all over again I’d kept a daily log you think you will remember but you won’t in closing fishing is not luck you figure them out love your content

[@tamalpias]

I love your content Matt’s. Keep it up!

[@dumpsterfire6351]

My daughter just told me “Dad…That’s the one thing you don’t know?” 😂 Ahhh man lol apparently you too huh

[@georgejang3512]

Thumbs down. You don’t get a pass for unsafe diving without a buddy. Did you give your wife or a friend a dive plan at the least?

[@chakrazoo]

Tell the wife "I love you" before every dive.(Nalligivagit)"

[@popshocks8066]

Buddy likes the crab butter now! Character growth going wild👍

[@Fishingletsgo]

Great video, the crab meat looked nice but bro that crab "butter" hell noooo hahah

[@happytam]

Watching you put on that top, my back got the chills. Next time, half water, half conditioner in a small spray bottle at room temperature will be more comfortable for me to watch.

[@asintonic]

Awesome video. Are you allowed to protect yourself in the ocean? You have no knife? Thanks

[@torosilva88]

Matt's I saw a post on Facebook marketplace. It made me think of you. Free dock in Folsom CA

[@infernalhaze4663]

So I'm a little confused, don't you normally have to boil the crabs alive for them to be safe to eat? That's what I was taught.

[@morrobayfishing5515]

Finally caught a ling cod from shore.....

[@tomh1349]

Do all that plus the crab meat in the shell like you just did, and then top it with rice and mix it up. It always seem to just hit the spot every single time.

[@jeffhensley9988]

Merry Christmas to you and yours. May the Peace of our Savior Jesus Christ be with you. 😊

[@IllusionXVI]

bro please dont have anything tie to your wrist and hip. You can easily get tangle man please I hope you see this. We had someone in RI got tangle this way and downed

[@Nexsty1]

How are you feeling man? Haven’t seen your videos in a while. Hope everything is going well for you💯

[@certifiedcastfishing]

Damn bro teach me I’m down for this don’t have anyone that down like me 😂😂😂😂🤙🏼

[@lazytyrantthao4637]

Cook the crab whole then open the shell then toss some crab meat and an egg inside the shell with the crab butter and cook it over the fire. We do it all the time crabbing and camping.

[@rgon541tube]

My theory is people are stealing the claws. Especially if u catch multiple crabs with only one claw.

[@mikebartoli4755]

Right on Matts ... You are one of the most innovative fisherman out there! Always coming up with new methods and sharing your trails and successes with us, such good content as always You crush it!

[@5ENNA]

if i recall, i remember you trying it with Philosophy D, you did not like it at first.

[@gargars_island_fishing739]

My cousin just gave me one of them rods !! I think I’m gonna try and get a big brown through the ice this year with it

[@boolaga]

Just as I was thinking to myself "he needs rice", he mentions rice. 😂

[@EinfachLuap]

Crab butter is a digestive gland essentially. A bit like the pancreas in humans afaik.

[@kyleray1756]

not sure if it's on purpose or not, but your line is wrapped around the tip of your rod. could be why the snare is dropping slower than you expect and for sure is why it was harder to reel in.

[@youngmarcell]

Im just waitin for the avocado and butter

[@robertlivingston5175]

Your snare was dropping slow because your line was wrapped around the tip of your pole.

[@fishermansdream36]

Don’t put the bag on your waist. I was wondering what if a shark grabs it. I think the bag on the buoy is the best idea that shark might want the bait bag.

[@alexl1877]

anyone else think he sounded like he was narrating a horror story when he was underwater catching crabs?

[@timmyblock6785]

You are swimming with sharks 😂and all for some crabs 🦀 😅

[@MagicLawn]

What kind of camera do you use? I would really appreciate it

[@zking407]

That wrap on your pole is probably making your snare sink slowly

[@DavK637]

woah when did you start eating crab butter?! been awhile since i seen your channel haha

[@King-Fishing-Navsar-masi]

[@rudysison9010]

Now that is one way how to eat crab with the Crab butter with 🧈🧈, that looks very 😋🤤😋🤤

[@fatherprime1397]

Would advice not to eat too much crab butter due to it being high in Cholesterol

[@poodlescone9700]

Makes me wonder if it is possible to make a drone on a line and drop down to pick crab.

[@ines5273]

I must be the only one that couldn't see a thing down there. Lol

[@tapeglue8315]

Also needed for diving alone. A pair of nuts. Nice video.

[@janicebabin2764]

a good day I want to know why makes you a better Fisherman

[@TreasureGeo]

Sharks love bait bags too.

[@morenothing4u]

The moment you get into the water your part of the food chain.

[@KeanuMalama]

Bro your line is wrapped around your rod before the eye 😅

[@CamMan2233]

I’d add some old bay 🤤 great video I love crab!!!

[@Deemole]

Did you throw in a love you guys BTW out of no where

[@jaimemedina4852]

When they loose their claws they bury themselves and filter feed until a new one grows, the claws are ment to be lost, they don't need them to live, jus helps to stay alive, it is there defense mechanism, like a lizards loose there tails to be able to run off when it has to survive, super awesome

[@jaimemedina4852]

Crack an egg in that shell

[@Boricua2026]

When are you going make a video in your cave the gold mine?

[@godlikejason]

Man just needed some rice and egg mix in the crab butter

[@Mysticforest_]

You should attach a go pro to the bait bag line....

[@samaymohammadi346]

Merry Christmas to and family Matt! 🙏

[@alanhelton]

Merry Christmas (just in case you don’t upload a video tomorrow)