MY BIGGEST CRAB LIMIT EVER! How Deep Should You Go?

[@williamrogers4556]

Congratulations on the upgrade. Can’t wait to see the new boat.

[@bartribotta1118]

I call dibs on a ride on that new boat… lol

[@reelin_it_with_jake]

Congrats Chris! Dang HOA won’t allow me to park a boat on my driveway so think when the time comes I will have to get a 17-18ft boat to fit in my garage.

[@guidorost5013]

Congrats Chris, I hope you make an episode about new boat

[@justcallmedyno8938]

Oh man I'm excited to see the new boat! I know this; if Chris is selling this one with all the equipment, that means the new one is coming fully loaded.

[@molassescricket6663]

Been out half dozen times since opener. Every time I go deeper the crabs get bigger. Started out at 110 then for curiosity tried 75-80 & went right back out over 120. After six times each time deeper water = bigger crab. Can’t wait to see the new boat, congrats!

[@johnpabst8690]

Congratulations buddy. You definitely need a bigger boat for all the fishing you do. I’m sure Jim will outfit it perfectly for you.

[@chiunderwood9534]

Awesome boat. That's a steal!

[@hunterwolff618]

Great video Chris! 🙌

[@ronpettibone]

Nice whip you have there. Sometimes bigger is not better, in so many ways. But, people do what ate do. Good luck with your new boat. Looking forward watching more of your vids.

[@ChrisPfish2]

oh for sure smaller boat is better sometimes...

[@bartribotta1118]

Nice crab Chris, always useful info and great entertainment. I am on my way to get some boat work at Reel Custom Boat Works..thanks for sharing Jim’s info….

[@bartribotta1118]

Oh yea congrats on the new boat…sounds like another NR..

[@herbpalmer7501]

My wife and I used to have a 26' NR Sea Hawk OS with the 8' cabin. Was an awesome boat. Can't go wrong! Saddest day of my (fishing) life was the day it went out the driveway!

[@AhmedMahmoud-lg6em]

Always killing it bro! Damn I’m sad to see that boat go so many good memories but we will make more in the new bad boy 👍🏻

[@ItsAllGoodFishing]

Good job on your crab fishing Chris and congratulations on your decision on upgrading 👍🏼

[@jaycarmichael435]

Nice video Chris again...... Thought for sure you were gonna say you were buying a Parker😊

[@ChrisPfish2]

not this time. Thanks for watching

[@TheGordox10]

Congrats on the new boat purchase!! Can't wait to see what you got! Hopefully another NR. They are awesome boats. We just got one and love it!!

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah its another North River!

[@TheGordox10]

@@ChrisPfish2 Awesome!! Can't wait to see it!! We just got a 25' Seahawk RT from Boat Country.

[@bartribotta1118]

Hey Chris, I am getting a kicker after 40 yrs not having one lol, was wondering if you still recommend the tail fin. I was thinking of putting that in.

[@ChrisPfish2]

send me an email, [e-mail] let me know a little more how you fish, boat, what you fish for, bodies of water, i will better be able to answer.

[@glynjones584]

Chris what app on your phone do you use for way pointing your pots?

[@ChrisPfish2]

i just use google maps. zoom in as much as you can on your location and hold your finger on the spot.

[@toddstorrar3382]

Nice haul!

[@fortunatesonsoutdoors]

Congrats on the new boat! We've got two NR's in our crew and wouldn't fish anything else. Curious about your remote for the iTroll G2? I would kill to have a remote on my iTroll ... easy to program that Tailfin remote to the iTroll?

[@ChrisPfish2]

sorry that wasnt clear. The tailfin remote only controls the kicker steering, not the itroll. I did hear itroll is releasing a new bluetooth wireless unit. Maye they will have an app?

[@fortunatesonsoutdoors]

All good! I see they are releasing a g3 version that will have a remote!@@ChrisPfish2

[@WilliamMortola]

What was the swell forecast for that day?? looks great out there!!

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah it was a real nice day. under 5ft. hard to find that this time of year. thank for watching

[@garywilson9640]

A history story. My late Grandfather spoke that his father had a cabin on south side of Russian River. Jenner area. Just east of the current bridge. He spoke that around 1915 era the entire family would ride over from their ranch in Healdsburg with a horse and wagon.. Also aboard was a wire cage with many old chickens. Once they arrived the chickens were line tied on one foot. And every day over the next week they would row out at River mouth area with the wire cage and a live chicken inside tied to the floor. Then they took the wire lid off. Next with a pruning shears the chicken's head came off and the trap was dropped with blood going everywhere. In just a 2 hour soak the cage would be full inside and others clinging to the exterior wire. They boiled them in a kettle using driftwood and River/ocean water Over a week the entire family would dine on several hundred crabs. No limits or size rules then. Grandpa swore the chicken blood in the water brought them in from several hundred feet away. Those were the days.......

[@Hook2Cook]

Dang that's big news.... going bigger to get out farther huh? overnights?

[@tamalpias]

6 pack party boat chartering is my guess.

[@reel-grit]

Congrats on the new boat! What is it? What electronics did you outfit it with?

[@ChrisPfish2]

North River again, outfitted with Garmin.

[@keiththeige8191]

What Tide App is Chris using?

[@ChrisPfish2]

its called "tides" only for android.

[@SUNDAYTEN10]

When does crab season end?

[@ChrisPfish2]

june 30.

[@dizzaholic]

What is the reason for the extra rope length when dropping pots?

[@williamdjernes7432]

Surf and tides. Only throw 80 percent of your available rope length

[@ChrisPfish2]

when i started off i almost lost a pot. Like william said, 80% is rule of thumb.

[@fishingAbdya6108]

Looking for crabs that are the right size, release the ones that are not suitable, good luck my friend 👍 20:40

[@williamrogers4556]

55s a good price for all the money you put into it

[@500dollarjapanesetoaster8]

Curious: are there crabs below 150 ft? What's the deepest for dungies? Is there any limit to fishing for them deeper?

[@robertmayes7629]

The commercial guys fish up to 300'

[@ChrisPfish2]

I think crab are at all depths. Seems like deeper might be better. It may vary with time of year as well. No limits, just the length of your rope. Thanks for watching

[@Fishing247-s2p]

Just wondering you can keep the female one right

[@toddstorrar3382]

You can keep them but most throw them back to reproduce.

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah, lot less meat, best not to if you have enough males. But sometimes you go crabbing and if you dont end up with much but a female, then in my opinion take it and eat it.

[@fishingfool2644]

Try running a length of chain on the inside of the hoop for weight.

[@ChrisPfish2]

good idea!

[@707SLAYER]

I think eric should pay for half of the new boat lol ...

[@fabulousrobert6607]

It’s better to have two boats. One for the inland waters like lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and the other boat for bays snd ocean. It’s to prevent the spread of those invasive species of mussels snd snails that’s polluting the inland waters. Look it up to be informed. Stay tuned. 🧐👍🏼

[@AnyFishKiller]

Was hoping you’d get a stabicraft😢

[@ChrisPfish2]

those do look nice!

[@tamalpias]

you haven't caught a white seabass on this boat yet Chris.

[@ChrisPfish2]

yeah i did... just not a keeper, remember a few months ago with taku... dont say that doesnt count :)

[@tamalpias]

Hahaha ok you were correct, you two were sight fishing and I remember you didn’t get a keeper but forgot about the small one. I hope your bigger boat will have more room for you to do charter work. 😊

[@rrmerlin3402]

It's called two foot disease......tough to kick once infected !

[@vincentrussell7246]

Now im sure you're keeping those crabs and most likely you're going to cook them up and eat them so all crabing videos are the same but the ones filming more content and exploring what's the best way to cook them and how to peel the whole thing and start experimenting with some tasty recipes that's what a good video consist of So I want you to really take these words seriously

[@ChrisPfish2]

Can you explain why my catch and cooks get less views, i have several videos of cooking crabs... My reason for this video was to test different depths and let people know my boat is for sale. Thanks for watching

[@ehumaui4087]

Man I wish.

[@herbpalmer7501]

Be careful, I was told years ago that it is illegal to "upgrade your crab!

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha, and why? I would think that as long as you maintained a limit and they’re alive. Was this fish and game? Just curious.

[@ChrisPfish2]

what can you do? The crab are on your boat. I have to pull the other hoop nets up by law, cant leave them. I cant keep the bigger crab when i do?

[@herbpalmer7501]

Technically you violate the limit once you have ten in possession and you put more on the boat. I could be wrong, but JR (was a game warden back when I was fishing alot) wouldn't give me a direct answer.@@ChrisPfish2

[@herbpalmer7501]

Technically you violate the limit once you have ten in possession and you put more on the boat. I could be wrong, but JR (was a game warden back when I was fishing alot) wouldn't give me a direct answer.

[@herbpalmer7501]

I was told to "dump" the pots before bringing them aboard, hence not in possession. Might want to check with a warden if the opportunity presents itself.

[@janicebabin2764]

If you really want to get the crab, go out to 250 Or deeper I kid, unless you like slime eels All you want no limit

[@Whytheplatypus429]

Hey Chris, can I just have your old boat? I'll be you best friend.

[@OnlyFinz]

You should raffle it off 😁 Pay the number you draw. Numbers 1-331. Total $54,946 Put me in for 10 tickets lol

[@fishhunt9874]

Boat owners suffer from what is known as “2 foot-ite-is” never satisfied, just need another 2 foot longer boat then it will be perfect! Good luck optioning out your new NR and good luck to whoever buys this boat. They are getting a proven fishing machine! Me, 2015 North River 2300C Offshore 🛥

[@ChrisPfish2]

this time its more then 2ft :)

[@davidhall1779]

not all. ive had my same boat since 2008. man you tossed back 2 limits of good crab. good fishing up there for you. enjoy it. cant wait to see your new ride.