MUD CRAB Pots - Set and Check | CRABBING

I set homemade crab pots overnight, baited with one of the best baits for catching Giant Mud Crabs in North Queensland. Returning the following morning, I enjoy a perfect boat ride through the mangrove lined river before pulling the crab traps. #returnoutdoors #crabbing

[@LocksmithSteve]

G'day Brad. WOW, I've only just discovered your chanel the other day. It's great to see another bloke that fishes the same way as I have done all my life (69 years old). No over-priced gimmicky rods & reels or lures that are designed to lure & catch the fisho more than the fish. Just ordered a new tinny, Quintrex Outback Explorer 3.9mtr, so very similar to yours. Luvin your video's mate, really inspiring and down to earth. Keep them coming !

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Too true, it is not necessary to spend huge amounts of money in hope of catching fish. There is plenty of great value fishing gear that is affordable and meet the requirements of most fishers. Hope you get many hours of enjoyment from your new boat. Cheers!

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Another lovely ep, Crabs have fired up in my area first time in 3 years Dry weather brings them up the River.

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Good to hear your catching crabs again in your area. I value your comment and ongoing support. Cheers!

[@mlplayerbutnotgood]

❤ hi good pm..nice job men👍 good idea watching from Phillipines😊👍

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thank you for your kind comment! Cheers, Brad.👍

[@jasonhancock5881]

Still catching a heap of crabs in your home made pots. It's definately been a great year for crabbing. Gotta love a good feed of muddies. Another great video mate. 🦀🦀🦀

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Too true, a feed of fresh mud crabs is very special. Thanks for your comment.

[@Insideoutie]

subscribe good people I want this guy to keep pumping out the vids. Commenting and liking goes a good way.

[@returnoutdoors2210]

I genuinely appreciate your support! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers.

[@frfrpr]

Great show. Thanks

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Take care!

[@Survivalhuntersp]

wow ! you are so cool

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thank you for your kind comment. Take Care!

[@denisebrady6858]

Wow that was so surprising with the first pot I thought at least one good one, but you are a Brilliant sustainable crabber Thank You- great video. Cheers Denise- Brisbane

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Too true, there certainly were a couple in that pot that looked legal. Glad you enjoyed watching the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment it is greatly appreciated. Take care!👍

[@vernakruckow6968]

A nice recipe that I recently tried, muddy pizza. Used olive oil on the base instead of tomato sauce, sprinkle of cheese, crab meat and fresh chopped chives, more cheese, a few sun dried tomatoes, a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and finish off with some parmesan. I kept everything to a minimum,except for the crab meat, so I didn't lose the mud crab taste, maattte.👌

[@Badonkadonk225]

Gona habe to give this a go!

[@robroaring7175]

Mate, this sounds great. And the name is marketing genius! Got me keen on giving it a go with my pizza base recipe!

[@returnoutdoors2210]

I am super keen to give this a try. Thanks for taking the time to share the recipe it is greatly appreciated. Take care!

[@1isdom]

Welcome to Saturday 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I greatly appreciate your ongoing support. Cheers!

[@fandangofandango2022]

Dear Sir, Merry Christmas Look forward to More Real Life Adventures.

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thanks for your support. Merry Christmas!

[@lcthen1690]

I am very impressed at the ethical crabbing. well done mate. such good lesson to show the rest for sustainable crabbing.

[@returnoutdoors2210]

I greatly appreciate your support. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers!

[@appclickable]

Nice to see some old school safety pots in action. They certainly were thick - just a little under sized, but you still got enough for a feed with the knowledge the ones you released will grow for another day.

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Too true, the undersize and female crabs certainly were plentiful and a good sign for the future. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to comment. Cheers!

[@steviewonder8624]

That second pot appeared to be all males... I find that in SE Qld with the Blue Swimmers as well. No hard and fast rule of course, but often it can be all male or all female.

[@returnoutdoors2210]

I agree, there seems to be times when a location is dominated by only the male crab with very few females amongst them. Thanks for taking the time to share!👍

[@brno1985]

Right with you there mate on the female release amazing how many states reckon its ok unless they are in Berry including Blue Swimmers,

[@returnoutdoors2210]

It is certainly advisable to check the rules and regulations protecting mud crabs for different states and territories. Thanks heaps for your comment. Cheers!

[@SoltotoMangay]

Good job

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

[@vincentrussell7246]

Got good videos make them a bit longer show how you clean them and eat them a lot of us want to see that, how you clean your fish and how you cook them up

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thanks for your suggestion. Glad you enjoyed the videos. Cheers

[@AttitudeAdjuster]

Looks like some beautiful weather there for these trips, Do you have much trouble with people farming your pots and leaving them in overnight? Cheers Garry

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Unfortunately it is always a concern crab pots will be stolen or raided when left unattended. Thanks for your question. Take care!

[@letsgoozzie8579]

In your experience is the pots your using better then the 4 entrance pots round.

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Four entrance pots certainly catch well. However I am of the opinion if there are crabs around they will find their way into a two entrance pot given enough time. Thanks for your question. Cheers!

[@normanidai4916]

Making a leaving.😉

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thanks for your comment. Cheers!

[@williamtukeyjr3661]

Overnight seems to be the ticket.

[@returnoutdoors2210]

It was great to pull the pots and see so many crabs. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers!

[@fandangofandango2022]

Dear Sir, Crabs to Die for /Great Life if You don't Weaken.

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers!

[@Insideoutie]

Yeah the jennies. Not worth the boat the car that is for sure.

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Too true! Thanks heaps for your comment. Take Care!

[@MrTolgarion]

I probably sound ignorant asking this but are saltwater crocodiles a concern?

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Saltwater Crocodiles are definitely a concern where I am located. I quite often return to check my crab pots to find one has been destroyed by a croc or the float attached to the rope has puncture holes from their teeth. Thanks for taking the time to comment it is greatly appreciated. Cheers!

[@MrTolgarion]

@@returnoutdoors2210 Thank you Sir for answering my question. It is equally appreciated :D Stay safe!

[@Reece-o6m]

Great show always enjoy watching but I must admit I like to see how you made those POTS Cheers

[@returnoutdoors2210]

I might have to make a video showing how to make these pots. I greatly appreciate your comment. Cheers!

[@juliemanarin4127]

All those crab and hardly any keepers 😢

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Different times of the year there can be a lot more smaller crabs than large ones. Thanks for your comment!

[@noelmcgregor8126]

Ya make those pot's mate? What was ya bait?

[@returnoutdoors2210]

I certainly did make the crab pots. The bait I used in this video were the frames from a few barramundi I caught in previous videos. Thanks for your questions. Take care!

[@chendasot-tv5958]

Good morning😊

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Cheers!

[@letsgoozzie8579]

Also why do you throw tge one nipper crabs back, i know we like the 2 nippers but any other reason

[@returnoutdoors2210]

I do keep crabs with one claw from time to time. Given I already had a couple of crabs on this occasion I didn't really need them. Thanks for asking the question. Take care!

[@tchin6339]

I see that your fishery department are very strict on the sizes of the crabs

[@returnoutdoors2210]

There are many rules and regulations regarding the catching and taking of mud crabs in Queensland. Thanks for your comment. Cheers!

[@robleary3353]

Obviously a healthy system with the volume of crabs caught!. 👍

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Too true and will produce some quality crabs in the future. Take Care!

[@sltga1254]

A very healthy river system there. A lot (if not all) of those crabs would be legal here in NSW including the Jenny. I prefer catching the crabs than eating them. Great video.

[@returnoutdoors2210]

It certainly is a healthy system. Hopefully the rules and regulations on the catching and taking of mud crabs in Queensland will help to keep it this way. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers!

[@johndewaard8032]

Good crabs mate. We r in emu park and lucky if we get 2 goodies out of 8 pots. Lol

[@returnoutdoors2210]

It can be hard work to catch a feed in this area at times as well. Thankfully it is always good to get outdoors and have a try. I genuinely appreciate your comment. Cheers!

[@amanamendra3153]

It would be a great video if you talk more. Good content though 👏

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the content. Take care!

[@kevinbovin7856]

How many times do you get pinched...😂 nice video thanks

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thankfully I have only ever been bitten once. I am not looking forward to the next time. Thanks heaps for your comment. Take care!

[@geoffreybudge3027]

Looks a bit frustrating

[@returnoutdoors2210]

There was definitely a lot of crabs that were just undersize. Cheers!

[@bhoslekichen9238]

Hi which place is this

[@returnoutdoors2210]

This is North Queensland, Australia. Cheers!

[@daviddombrowski2368]

Plenty of numbers like you said good for next month love your vids 👍

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Hopefully next trip there are a few more legal crabs mixed amongst the undersized. Glad you enjoy the videos. Take care!

[@georgegonczarek2501]

still got all your toes?

[@returnoutdoors2210]

YES, for now at least! Thanks for your comment.

[@morganadler8242]

Mate would you be keen to sell your boat ill buy it off you ?

[@returnoutdoors2210]

They are a great little boat and quite often this model are advertised for sale. It is a 3.95 Stacer Proline. I will definitely be keeping mine. Thanks for your question. Cheers!

[@peterdaalman462]

No shortage of crabs brad. All small mate Two is a nice feed for sure

[@returnoutdoors2210]

There sure were plenty of undersize crabs. Thanks heaps for taking the time to comment. Cheers!

[@markwilliams4362]

Onya mate .🫡☮️❤️👍🇦🇺

[@returnoutdoors2210]

I appreciate your comment. Cheers, Brad 👍

[@bushbogans5356]

Good quick little crabbing video good on ya 🫶🏼

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thanks for your comment it is greatly appreciated. Cheers!

[@kettlecornking2057]

nice video. What kind of boat was that?

[@returnoutdoors2210]

The boat is a 3.95m Stacer Proline. Cheers.

[@Maduliarmgl]

Mgl hadir mas bos semoga sukses selalu🤲🤲👍👍

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thank you for your kind comment. Take care!👍

[@JoshOwings-ih2ob]

What part of the country are they caught

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Mud crabs are caught across most of Northern Australia. Cheers!

[@mrgreenswelding2853]

Now you know where to go next year. Lol

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Too true, this area will be well worth a visit over the coming months. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@JoshOwings-ih2ob]

Never heard of where are they caught

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Mud crabs are caught in tidal reaches of rivers, mangrove forests and along mud flats across much of Northern Australia. Thanks for your question.

[@compassadventures6021]

Love to be in ya next upload bro 🤙🏾

[@returnoutdoors2210]

I saw you have been catching a few good fish yourself. We will definitely have to catch up for a crab. Cheers!👍

[@whatsupshittafabraans1926]

First crab out of fourth pot must of been close

[@returnoutdoors2210]

True, there were a few crabs I caught on this trip that were just on legal but I chose to release them. I was more happy to take two crabs home. Thanks for your comment. Cheers!

[@whatsupshittafabraans1926]

Oh not worried about your take, you live there, I’m from NSW and even though our take is a smaller size, if I went QLD for a holiday, it be highly frustrating getting caught between the two facts, you have plenty but are limited, where limited but can pick them off. Anyway, cast nets is another jealousy we have when it comes to bait or prawns, it’s chalk n cheese. Cheerio fella

[@pedraomorato2012]

Show....show....show.....👏👏👏👏👏👍👍💯💯🇧🇷😍

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks heaps for your support. Cheers!

[@crispernator]

Gday mate ,wow that would be one or the poorest showings youve had on this channel be a bit disapointing not getting a good haul from those pots anyway if your happy then thats all that matters and your right small grow big so a few for next trip take care .

[@returnoutdoors2210]

It was good fun to go set the pots overnight and get a couple of legal crabs for the effort. I will certainly be hoping for a few more legal crabs next trip. Thanks heaps for your comment. Cheers!

[@devenbhagat7492]

Nice crab 🎉🦀

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers!

[@yeonnie1590]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

[@waenmanson3489]

A fantastic video my friend!! Great to see you putting back the under size crabs, Have a wonderful Christmas break from New Zealand

[@returnoutdoors2210]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Merry Xmas!