SURF Fishing with BLUE CRABS! for BEACH GIANTS

Join me as we fish the beach out here on the Gulf Coast with some Blue Crab pieces for these hard fighting, big fish.
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[Fishing Gulf of Mexico, Offshore, Beaches, Surf, Bays, Saltwater Canals, Rivers, Piers, Lagoons, Rigs, Reefs, Jetties in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan, Alabama Fly Fishing]

[@glenndavis6120]

I havent surfed fished in over a decade. Watching your surf videos is getting me motivated to drive the 4hrs to the Chesapeake Bay and do some again. Thanks for lighting a fire in an old man to get the motivation to do it.

[@GAFisherman]

Makes this old man want to try something new! Thanks for the video.

[@saltrock9642]

Your love for nature is infectious and refreshing. Most fishing videos wouldn’t waste their time noticing nature and thanking God for it’s and our existence.

[@kimbersal1]

Hi Stephen! Nothing much to say, I just like adding comments in case it helps your channel. I will say this, though. You said you felt bad about losing that fish. Try what I do. Just lie down until the feeling goes away. Works every time! God Bless you and your family.

[@ronaldarchie7276]

I have always called black drum big ugly's always love to see a good fishing video thank you for all you do and thank you for your service in our military.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you for the support.

[@gcmgome]

Surf fishing in cool weather like that is my idea of fun. I especially like the fact that you have the beach to yourself.

[@dannyschuman788]

Great videos and packed with great information! Thanks for sharing

[@markmclaughlin2690]

I grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Bayou LaCroix that flows into the Bay of St Louis. Love watching your channel you are so full of excitement! wish you the best of success Brother, I'm also a 10 yr Vet as a 19E/19K M60A3 and M1to M1A2 Tanker.

[@ericglenn4644]

Really nice black drum

[@SeamusHilleary]

Wow great black drum! Catch of a lifetime right there!

[@rogerstackhouse3832]

Love the enthusiasm! Gets super cold in PA too. Fish in NJ. Appreciate your overview of the setup and rig too!

[@rjtames9548]

That was the best compliment a black drum ever got lolol 😂

[@BamaSaltwater]

Ikr haha

[@cyclonedronz7861]

Awesome black drum catch! Go to Walmart and get some hip waders wear them with wool socks and you’ll be totally warm and not wet

[@budgregory8493]

Interesting info on the jelly fish. Nice big ugly. Always enjoy!

[@crazydrummer181]

I love your positive attitude. You seem like a genuinely good dude.

[@chrisbentley71]

You need some muck boots for days like this

[@Ian-yf1rl]

Love your upbeat personality. Fun to watch.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thank you!

[@13jonnyray]

That jelly fish was pretty awesome. Good stuff man!!

[@kyler9714]

This man is so underrated love the vids keep up the good work

[@RustyReels]

Good beach action man!

[@rockypitts8184]

Most Excellent, Dude!

[@yardarm5]

Crab baby ! Awesome

[@regularsoutherndad1637]

Nice job with your channel. I love your approach. Best of luck to you!

[@isaacswitzer3320]

Bro we can't even hear the wind sound, you're good! You must have an amazing mic!

[@jameshusted4242]

Heck yeah man good stuff love drum there so cool

[@gorikichifishingchannel6561]

Wow, nice fish!!

[@williamwelsh5451]

Two soakers for a big ol black drum= worth it!!!!

[@BamaSaltwater]

I agree!!

[@justinM88]

Will be down there in March will u do a video of a pier to fish at plzzzz

[@crazy8acres651]

Great video

[@RedlineOutdoors]

Heck of a black drum. I bet that was a lot of fun!

[@wilzup]

Love your channel!!!

[@MyLooneyBin]

Headed out this week!

[@buerljankowski2449]

found the channel about a month ago...i already watched them all...lol love it...great job....

[@richardparmely7796]

10 lb leader? lol

[@eddiewallace5272]

Dang good video, I really like the how to do on your videos ✅💥✌️

[@andrewmoore8635]

Outstanding

[@garyjackson355]

Love me some blue crab

[@armyguy4124]

When I was a kid I fished the Carolina coast. HOW EXCITING!! I was convinced as I kid I might catch ANYTHING!! 😂 Midwest kid

[@gp_fishing1237]

First, what’s up I live in saraland Alabama and I go to doulphin Island and serf fish all the time. Maybe one day I might run in to you or something

[@dustanforet652]

Love to see a sting ray catch, clean, and cook.

[@subbuilder3563]

Good job.

[@PemalulDunarii]

Very good bro 🍻🎣

[@scottweidner1613]

Great job on the ugly👍👍 Calling a black drum beautiful is like calling a possum cute😂😂

[@BamaSaltwater]

Ikr haha

[@northdakotadriver5714]

Great video!

[@ltruelock2727]

I love your videos! Here in central Indiana we are looking at over a foot of snow. Just praying for spring so I can go fishing.

[@armyguy4124]

Where are good places to fish in Indiana? I'm from Illinois. Right near Fox River 😁

[@ltruelock2727]

@@armyguy4124 any of the river systems. Wabash river and White River. My favorite lake is Cecil Harden lake good for bank or boat fishing. It's on the DNR website. Lake Monroe around Bloomington is good also.

[@leechase916]

I’d like to see the footage of how you really felt loosing that big fish. 😂 Bet you said more than “dang”. lol

[@stephenwheelock709]

Thanks for the video…always learn something…like that Bamasaltwater products are veteran made….

[@jonhorn4027]

Nice Video 📸

[@douglloyd9662]

In Mobile Bay I use a 80 lb leader, a 4/0 circle hook, and a 1 oz sinker with a slide wire rig. For bait I like the biggest menhaden I can find, or large live shrimp. I use a heavy 8 foot rod a 5000 Penn reel and 30 lb line. On my boat , my wife and I have had as many as three 20 lb reds on the line at at at a time.

[@danmarks9425]

Nice Black Drum! We get them in the Ship Channel here in Houston. But they aren't the biggest fish out there at night.

[@youtubedog213]

Nice vid, try to use poppers on a kayak on the beach

[@kass925]

I caught A nice one about 52 inches long when I was there in June 2021 best fight I’ve ever had

[@jeremysilcox9362]

What would be on the reef around Ono this time of year or the Ross Point? I figure white trout.

[@bend-emoutdoors5461]

Which in your opinion works better?, fishgum or fishbites

[@robertrio632]

Heck of a nice fish those things pull like a freight train.

[@TW-lp6uv]

I'll be coming to the orange beach area in march any suggestions on surf fishing?

[@chrizmoritc]

30 degrees ? Your Hard core dude. Won't even find me in a treestand at that temp, ,aybe inside sipping coffee😂 Breaks my heart watching the crab used as bait. , should go in the steamer with some Old Bay🤣🤣 They're obviously effective thoufh. Thanks!

[@percynorris2498]

Man are you using Van Stahl reels

[@user-cj8jq4ot8w]

Nice FIsh

[@galacticknight8322]

What size circle hook do you recommend?

[@abbeygriffin9886]

Will blue crab be useful during the summer months?

[@erichealy8381]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR CHANNEL 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️ WHY ONLY A 10LB LINE IN THE STRONG CURRENT ?????

[@BamaSaltwater]

Thanks and it was tied up as a light Whiting Rig.

[@isaiahportela4547]

3:02 I felt the pain

[@JD-mv8tl]

Hey Steve great video is always very informative great breakdown on your rig the type of fish species And on the moon jellyfish. By the way what brand coat are you wearing and camo pattern is that it looks sharp

[@BamaSaltwater]

AFTCO, thank you.

[@jamiechippett1566]

Hi do you get good snapper fish in the u.s and where are the best ones if have. Great eating fish.

[@samanthailch]

Have you ever tried fish gum

[@rubencortes5610]

What is the name of the spin real u caught the big ugly with?

[@1ingigo2]

Where on the line did the fish break off? Was it at the knot for the leader and mainline? What knot do you use to attach the leader to the mainline? Enjoy your vids. TY

[@trippmeyer3323]

Whatd u use for bait??

[@nickschalin6594]

I beach fish here in Panamá, the country and i never use less than 35lb of mono leader and then at least 30lb braid, if I catch a half a pound of catfish or a big snapper, i don't have to worry, i know i have the gear to reel it in. Great vid, i want to use crab but it's hard to find in bait stores and darn hard and dangerous on rocks.

[@hectorpuente316]

@nickschalin6594 Nick what part of Panama do you fish and is Colon a good spot to fish. Thanks

[@BaaaWakeUpSheeple]

What are the things you put in the sand to hold your rod? Sorry new… and I’m gonna be beach fishing.

[@dalehardwick708]

You need a good set of Waders for fishing in the cold. Duck hunting ones are very good

[@BamaSaltwater]

I agree. My old ones are worn out

[@kingkilo8118]

What knife is that the one u cut the crab with

[@christopherphelps6781]

What size reel you are using?

[@joeconner2669]

We call them big nastys here in my state lol.

[@Nicolas41311]

What reel is that silver one ?

[@joseisraelbriones8950]

Great vid man! You got any tips on fishing a hard plastic crawfish lure?

[@BamaSaltwater]

I normally fish Soft Plastic craw imitations for bass. or a Rat L Trap in craw color in spring.

[@joseisraelbriones8950]

@@BamaSaltwater thanks brother. I'm going to try that!

[@J_pearce01]

Maybe see if a company will send you some waders lol

[@ejwski3615]

I never realy have good luck with keeping crabs on so just nice little cast ?

[@GAFisherman]

What is the make of rod you use beach fishing? You make this old man want to try something new. Thanks for posting.

[@BamaSaltwater]

Shimano !

[@fatazz3177]

Ray

[@bamabldr66]

Shoot man I don't know why nobody fishes in the winter time.

[@curtmurdurk]

You have really good quality reels they always seem to handle everything smoothly have you posted your gear yet

[@zekecole1530]

The one reel is a Van Staal and the other looks to be a shimano Stradic

[@dkat1108]

Good choice, I don't like eating the old giant fish. There fun to catch but most of the time the younger fish are much better table fare.

[@Colonel1Bravo]

Great video. What is the rod that is paired with the van staal?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Shimano Speedmaster 9" Medium Moderate

[@Colonel1Bravo]

@@BamaSaltwater thank you

[@patrickgregory1078]

Was that a bite out of the dorsal fin? Or is that how they are?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Their dorsal is usually split

[@yt-breakpoint-_lambo]

The fish at the beginning that broke you off was prob a big bluefish. They go stupid on the line 😂😂😂

[@stevenstjohn6681]

What type of reels are you using mate?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Van Staal VS100

[@LifewithJames]

Why not wear waders?

[@David-ly8ez]

Where did you get those sand spike? That was a nice ugly!

[@BamaSaltwater]

J and M Tackle in OB. Thanks.

[@bobk.1428]

When you say “north wind” does that mean the wind is coming down from the north?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Currect

[@jenson1569]

03:01 Wants the point in using a 10lb leader if this just happens? Pretty much the reason why I use 50lb braided line.

[@joshuaderouen7074]

what brand of spinning reel is that

[@braydenkoon398]

I live in GS where do you get your fish gum?

[@BamaSaltwater]

FishGum is a sponsor now so they provide me with plenty, but before hand, I would purchase it from Hooked Up Bait and Tackle in Gulf Shores, AL. They usually have a pretty good stock

[@braydenkoon398]

@@BamaSaltwater okay thank you I appreciate it greatly. Going to buy some now!

[@BamaSaltwater]

@@braydenkoon398 No problem , I also sell it on my Website : www.bamasaltwater.com

[@johnnorman1236]

What is the reel brand name?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Van Staal and Shimano Stradic

[@ddeaae]

Can you talk more about some of the fish that has worms and how can you tell they are old? Our family loves your interest in nature & God's creatures.. Bless the Lord for your Faith it shows in your joy!

[@jimmymac4559]

Put on some hip waders or muck boots 😬

[@hetfieldprophet]

8:32 thats what she said...

[@dadeo8957]

Worms? What the heck?

[@BamaSaltwater]

Yup! Lot's of fish in the Drum family may have parasitic worms in their meat. Not really harmful to humans but still kind of nasty when you look at them haha.

[@buddywalstad7658]

Guess that 20lb test line didn't work out eh??

[@dandan4221]

Why would you have a 10lb leader at the beach?

[@BamaSaltwater]

for Whiting that weight like 1/2 lb haha