How to Make and Use a Crabbing Handline

[@rayman395]

Joyce and Sam I really enjoy this video of how to do crabbing. Actually I enjoy all your videos you have taught me a lot and it's like being invited into your home or on the trip with you. F

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're glad you enjoy our videos and Thanks a lot for Watching

[@RonaldGresl]

Here's a tip I learned from a friend who only scoops crabs from the dock pilings...spray paint your hand net, it's rim, and a short way up the handle with black or dark brown paint. I did mine, and it helps keep the crabs from seeing the net...until it's too late! Also, years ago my dad made his nets using chicken wire formed around a large pot and wired to the rim. Worked great from a small boat or off a dock. Slips right through the water and the crabs are easy to shake out. Like using the mono at the end of the crab line...nice tip. Love all your crabbing and fishing videos. Stay safe and well. God Bless. Ron G. In CT, and still crabbing at 77 🙂

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for the tips, we're glad you enjoy our videos

[@pammarie360]

After watching your viedeos, I bought all my crabbing gear. Now, I have to wait until it quits raining to go! God Bless, you both!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We hope you catch a lot of crab. We're also supposed to have 5 straight days of rain. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@raeleeninNC]

Awesome!! Now I just need to be closer to the salt water. Love the way Joyce gets so excited.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You'll have to take a crabbing vacation. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@raeleeninNC]

I live in Raleigh so hopefully when I retire in a few years I will get closer to the beach so I can crab. I could live on crab alone and Old Bay

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

I just cant get enough of you two love birds! I know 2 bucks isnt much, but if everyone tossed in a few bucks now and then, it would add up and really help you with supplies and stuff. Love you two! 😊❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

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[@moonlitpearl700]

I love your banter! Loved Sam calling you a pro!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks for Watching

[@mayrapagani2403]

Nice to see you guys again

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

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[@whodatgal1996]

Nice how to video for beginners❤

[@jasonk9020]

WHO DAT!!!!! Geaux Saints!!!!! LSU!!!!! ⚜️🐯⚜️🐯⚜️

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, that's what we made it for, Thanks a lot for Watching

[@terrywebb4563]

I never thought of trying clips to hold the bait. Very informative guys . Enjoy your crabs , I know you will.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for Watching

[@melindawhite5198]

Im so glad yall living the good life. Happy crabbing!!!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

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[@lisashephard2974]

Thanks for your tutelage Sam and Joyce! Good information.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed the video and Thanks for Watching

[@YouretheMan-r6h]

$2.00 hand line first $5.00 Blue Crab......$3.00 Profit ......Two thumbs Up way to go 👍👍Always enjoy watch you two. Tight Line from PNW

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right, very profitable lol. Thanks for Watching, always nice hearing from the PNW.

[@IODell]

I always loved taking my sons crabbing when they were young. So much fun to watch them get excited. Thanks for the videos.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It is a lot of fun. Thanks for Watching

[@DannyboyUpstate]

I’m about to take my kids from Upstate, NY to the Jersey shore. This is exactly what I needed! The willingness to share information reminds me of my Grandfather. Cheers!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're from Jersey (Atlantic City) there's some good crabbing most anywhere, near the Meadows and don't forget the flounder fishing. Good luck and Thanks for Watching our videos

[@davidstokes925]

Enjoy your videos!❤ “ If Joyce can do it, any can”!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoy our videos

[@moonlitpearl700]

Sam, you are a great teacher.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thank you

[@AmberTopps]

Good to see you’re back, missed you two a lot

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

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[@AmberTopps]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors Thanks for making them, my family is from Maryland and I can’t wait to go there

[@curtisstewart2190]

Yes video was very helpful 😊. I usually throw my castnet on them when I'm fishing. I also used my traps but I haven't used hand lines in years. Looking forward to using them this summer. Thanks again 😊.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I've also caught blue crabs with a cast net and they get tangled lol, but handlines work great, we catch a lot of crab with them. Thanks again for Watching

[@cmz131958]

Very instructive.. thank you... I would take the old wire hangers from the laundry ( my lawyer step dads shirts) & unwind them & remake them into crab bait clips... EZ...just need the hangers , pliers & snips... you can figure it out if ya haven't already... unwind the wire shirt hanger.. till you have a straight 3-4 feet?? then snip it in 1/2 & make a "paper clip" shape & a curl/hook at the end ... works great... made a good bit of side cash 30+ years ago before we even knew what recycling was!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for the idea for the clips, I'm going to make some and Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@ChrisinOSMS]

I work just south of that park, it has been getting nicer in the past couple of years. I have enjoyed your videos and y’all have inspired me to slap $5 down for my rec crab license. Maybe I’ll run into you out in the wild.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We probably will run into you one of these days. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@billmcmonigle93]

Oh the memories from when I was growing up 😊😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I love the old memories, I wish there was time travel lol. Thanks for Watching

[@philipplouden5892]

Always enjoyable watching you two. And you’re right about crabs here in Maryland. They are expensive!

[@jasonk9020]

Why so expensive? We pay about $1 a crab here on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. $100 a dozen for Blue Crab is ridiculous 🦀

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Right I can't believe the prices but I took the grandkids for an ice cream cone, 4 cones for $25.00 lol. When I was a kid it would have been less than a dollar. I guess the crabs are still a better deal. Thanks for Watching

[@philipplouden5892]

@@jasonk9020It has gone up so much since I was a kid. And for a dozen Jumbo Jimmies $100 is considered good. Sadly, I think the bounty just isn’t what it used to be, and so the price is high. A lot of the live blue crabs sold in the supermarkets here are shipped up from Mississippi. If you want the jumbo Marylands you gotta pay. 😬

[@philipplouden5892]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoorsYes sir. These prices 😓. Better to take them to the concessions/cafe at Sam’s Club or Costco to get the grandkids ice cream. 😅

[@roseharper5570]

That crab pot looks sooooo good.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We never get tired of them

[@deemichalski3078]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We hope you enjoyed the video and Thanks for Watching

[@sandranair9471]

Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and Blessed ♥️♥️

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Sandra, it's always nice hearing from you

[@lynnsweeney4529]

Good afternoon, Joyce and Sam. Thanks for the information. My hubby and I are so interested in trying out your method. We have fished all up and down the Florida East Coast, for some twenty years. We have watched many people crabbing but never tried. Watching your videos has definitely intrigued us. Thanks for taking time to share your videos. 😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're glad you enjoyed the video and good luck with your fishing and crabbing. Thanks for Watching

[@robertebbole2925]

Love your show

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks for Watching

[@DENNISCAVE]

Nice of the two of you to teach your tricks. Thank you

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks for Watching

[@michaelsadventures4261]

Great teaching upload.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, always nice hearing from you

[@WaynJul]

Good tip with the figure eight wrap.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It looks better anyway lol. Thanks a lot for Watching our videos

[@amysusanapplepie199]

This is a great tutorial!!! I saved it on my phone in case I get to have a vacation 😊 I live in Arizona. Love your channel ❤️

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That will work, every year we used to vacation in Arizona and go gold prospecting in the desert and always had a great time and found a little bit of gold. Thanks for Watching

[@jorgegudas1536]

Just another great catch you guys nailed

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we really appreciate you watching our videos.

[@jamesholbrook7785]

Thank you for showing me how you do it.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for Watching .

[@davidstokes925]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoy our videos

[@shaggy1823]

Great job guys!! Love Ya!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

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[@jukeman57]

Great tips Sam. Thanks.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot for Watching

[@nolasurmanek7693]

Crabbing trip sounds fun.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It would be, we always took vacations that revolved around some type of fishing or gold prospecting but no tourist traps lol.

[@denisedill3552]

Awesome! thanks for the video

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks a lot for Watching

[@davidmohr1063]

Great video by great folks. Enjoyed the education you gave to beginners. Stay safe

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks David and Thanks for Watching

[@alicepellerin5026]

Nice tutorial Sam and Joyce! I’ve got a bucket full of those 😂 Yall so sweet 😘

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Alice but I'm sure you're already very good at catching blue crabs. Thanks a lot for Watching.

[@willcojak9650]

My mother loved hand lining crabs.😀

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Years ago almost everyone who lived within an hour's drive went crabbing with a Handline at least a couple of times a year. I'm sure your mother always had a great time. Thanks for Watching

[@MyArcturus1]

Fantastic tutorial. Thanks for sharing! ❤❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're glad you enjoyed the video, Thanks for Watching

[@MichaelSimon-x3s]

Thank you so much you guys are great 😃👍👍👍❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot for Watching the video

[@deloriswhite1309]

Awesome teacher!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Deloris, it's always nice hearing from you.

[@deloriswhite1309]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors I look forward 2 seeing the videos every week. Wishing I was there with you guys

[@roseharper5570]

I learned a lot today.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Rose we appreciate you watching

[@annmckewin377]

You guys are wonderful we love you... We now live in Jupiter fl.. Don't crab the loxahachee.. But watch you.... Miss maryland..you sound like that's where you are from.. Happy crabbing. Found an alloy can eat in stuart... Are you from Maryland.. Ann mckewin west palm beach... God bless

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're glad you enjoy our videos and Thanks for Watching. We're originally from New Jersey and moved to Florida 40 years ago.

[@sumrica]

I've caught beef neck bones on sale in the past and used that for bait. Worked pretty good.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We'll have to try them and thanks for Watching

[@scottwilson4313]

Another magnificent video. Keep up the great work. I enjoy your video's your both very successful. Better than most. Scotty from Australia 🇦🇺

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Scotty and Thanks for Watching our videos. It's always nice to hear from Australia. Thanks again for Watching

[@Mitch218]

Keep on keeping on

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

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[@Bob-wg1oy]

Great video

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks for Watching

[@danielgeiman1472]

You guys are great I love your videos keep it going

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we will and keep watching lol.

[@mikeh8228]

Thanks for all the information! When you use the actual lift traps off the docks....where do you buy them and about what do they cost??

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We get ours when we're in Pascagoula Mississippi from Wayne Lee's super market, they run about $12.00, Thanks for Watching our videos

[@paulwelch5570]

Great video thanks for telling everyone how to crab. How long can you keep them on ice Mr Sam.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Paul, we put the ice in a plastic box (so they don't drown in the ice water) and cover them with wet burlap or a towel to keep them damp and cool. We bought about 2 dozen from Mississippi to Suwannee they were in the ice chest for about 30 hours and were all alive, but sometimes you still lose some. Nice hearing from you

[@lathammarek927]

Nice rusties!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks for Watching

[@richardkenae459]

MY FAVORITE WWAY TO CRAB CONGRATULATIONS ON 13000 SUBS COMING SOON

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, It won't be long. It's actually our favorite way to crab. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@roseharper5570]

Heyyyyyy guys, I'm late but I liked and watched.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Been waiting for you Rose, Thanks again

[@CarolinaOutdoorsman]

Another great video. What lapel mics are you using and what GoPro do you use?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

For the camera we use Hollyland mics. Thanks for Watching

[@CarolinaOutdoorsman]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors great, what camera are you using?

[@allenferry9632]

I'm getting ready to go to Palatka fla in the next few weeks. Hopefully I've learned enough from your vast experience to do some crabing while I'm there. Does that mean I'll have half-vast experience when I get home?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You should do good at Palatka, we've been meaning to set some traps there, we haven't been there in a while. Thanks for Watching

[@RichardSchuemann]

Fun to watch

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed the video

[@cmz131958]

Thanks!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot for the Super Thanks, we really appreciate it and Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@Bodiy]

Could you spray paint the net a darker color so they couldn’t see it or is it the movement of the net they see

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We have a black net but it makes no difference. I think they see us, it makes a difference as to which way the sun is facing, but sometimes nothing bothers them they just hang on and you can lift them right in. I guess that's why there will always be crabs. Thanks for Watching

[@juliemanarin4127]

Whoo hooooo crab! Good tutorial...too bad i have nowhere to fish for seafood 😢

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You'll have to take a crabbing vacation, it would be fun. Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@byatc81]

Love your videos. Where did you get your net?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, the net in that video came from Wayne Lee's in Pascagoula Mississippi. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@jasonk9020]

I live in Gulfport and crab 🦀 between Pascagoula & Bay St. Louis. Would love to go crabbing with you nice people 😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We probably crab in the same areas, maybe we'll run into you one of these days. Thanks for Watching

[@colonmills6075]

What store carries that dip net? Couldnt make out the brand name .. thsbk you

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We get them at Wayne Lee's in Pascagoula Mississippi. You can sometimes get them at the hardware store in Oak Hill Florida. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@colonmills6075]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors thanks

[@markward-lm1sp]

show how to clean the meet out of the crabs

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Check out our video, Blue Crab Meat, No More Shells. Thanks for Watching

[@JRO195]

Where are all the bugs. Right now in NJ we have strawberry flies, pine flys. The green heads will be starting soon.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

When we lived in N.J. I think we had just as many bugs as we have in Florida and Mississippi. Thanks for Watching

[@roseharper5570]

That was a monster crab.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We got some big ones that day

[@robertgrant957]

🦀🦀🦀 Ft.Pierce

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot Robert

[@elizabethbaker2125]

We had more luck, with hand lines. We’d drop traps and maybe catch 2 crabs in the traps. Catch a lot of fish n starfish trapped in the traps.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We use handlines a lot especially to check out new spots. Thanks for Watching

[@leelopez8605]

Do you ever get home with the crabs and find a couple of them dead,... or is that just my bad luck? 😁

[@jasonk9020]

Keep ‘em on ice and you’ll never have that problem again sir…..💯

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We do especially in the summer. We put ice in a plastic box and put it in our ice chest and wet a piece of burlap or a towel and cover them, that will keep them damp and cool. Thanks for Watching

[@danielmulcahi6327]

You can still eat them aslong as it hasnt bern days dead

[@edwardszachewicz8338]

Turtles

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Maybe but we had otters at that spot before. Thanks for Watching

[@timmccarthy29]

Great video!! Much respect from Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks for Watching our videos