How To Catch Blue Crabs, Easy

Blue Crabs, In this video we'll be crabbing on Florida's East coast using mostly handlines, chicken and fish for bait. When we stopped at our first spot we saw an alligator about 10 feet from the bank right where we wanted to crab so we moved on. At the next spot we could see blue crabs in the water so we baited up our handlines and started crabbing. In less than 5 minutes we saw a big Blue Crab swimming by which I was able to catch with the net. From then on it was good crabbing all day, we stopped early because there were thunder storms headed our way. After returning home we cleaned the Blue Crabs and cooked them in the oven. Catch & Cook #bluecrabs #catchingbluecrabs #cookingbluecrabs #crabbing

[@fishinfool3795]

You two are awesome! Love the channel. Love every video. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us mere mortals. 😃

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoy our videos

[@mikehoward8201]

Tonight We are going to my favorite Chinese restaurant and I am having salty crispy crabs! Love you catch, cook and eat videos! Thanks so much!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Mike, Thanks for Watching and enjoy your dinner, sounds good.

[@roseharper5570]

Thanks for keep our banks clean. I tell you , people are something else.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

They're getting worse

[@michaelsadventures4261]

Must be super nice to be able to catch lunch/supper any time you want.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We enjoy it, most of what meat we eat we catch. Thanks for Watching

[@jameshines6486]

Very nice. Making me hungry.👍🤣

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's a good thing James lol.

[@InternationalPanJudah-kd5yq]

What a life I would thought I died and gone to heaven if a woman ever said "Your not allowed in the kitchen "

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Just make big messes like me lol. Thanks again for Watching

[@mingofernandez4563]

I told my wife that's the life I want to live when I retire 😂😂😂 love you, show

[@lesliefleming4359]

We make a Clamsteam similar to the way you made up the feast today. Wish I had access to blue crabs. I’ll try to have a little old bay on it next time. Never be as good as yours though❤

[@robrob3376]

Hi from Michigan... You always make my mouth water... Look so delicious.. take care.... God bless you and your family!!! Be safe out there!!! ✌️❤️🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, We're glad you enjoy our videos

[@lauraharvey7424]

❤love watching what she does with the crabs 🦀 they look delish!!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Laura and Thanks for Watching

[@19jake23]

They ain't no rock stop Sam from netting a crab. Rarely misses. Nice work Sam.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@roseharper5570]

Oh my god I can eat that just like it is. BEAUTIFUL JOYCE.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Joyce said Thanks

[@charlenetouchet4030]

Hello COUPLE❤ HAPPY FATHER'S DAY SAM 🙏 HAVE PLENTY OF GREAT FUN💜

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Charlene and Thanks for Watching

[@HarryLee-nr4vp]

Love the show's 😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoy our videos

[@Conservative01]

Y’all are great to watch. Thank you for picking up trash. I do the same when I fish, trying to make it look better than when I fish in an area. Anyway, thank you for this recipe!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot for Watching we really appreciate it

[@mikesimon9529]

That was a good day in the food looks really good too 😁👍👍👍💪✌️

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Mike

[@Andrealightworker]

We love blue crab. We are in Eastern NC, we are heading to Savannah GA tomorrow camping at Fort Mccalister. Supposed to be good crabbing there. We went and bought the long net and chicken string holders, wish us luck. Your supper looked sooo good! Me and hubby enjoy watching your videos.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I'm sure you'll do good, should be some excellent crabbing there and the best way to catch them is with handlines, chicken and a net. Good luck and Thanks for Watching

[@alicepellerin5026]

OMG I can’t wait to try this recipe! When we crab 🦀 off the banks with lines we use turkey necks. Thanks for sharing Sam and Joyce 😘😘😘

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Alice, we'll have to try turkey necks

[@cindydifatta9012]

I could watch you guys all day! I admire your lives so much! God bless you both....thanks for the great content. Joyce....you touched a crab! 😂❤👍

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, We're glad you enjoy our videos

[@charlieduvall6463]

Never had baked crabs before. There are so many tasty ways to eat crabs. Alohas from the 808. We eat em raw over here. Super tasty.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I never tried them raw. Nice hearing from Hawaii and Thanks a lot for Watching

[@davidmohr1063]

That crab recipe looks wonderful but ooohlala those homemade onion rolls look delicious especially with the crab meat on them for a sandwich. Stay safe guys excellent video

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks David, those rolls and Joyce's homemade bread make a great crab sandwich.

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

As always, fully watched and enjoyed. Thank you for sharing this great educational material 🎉

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, We're glad you enjoy our videos

[@bobsim3183]

That tray of crabs is beautiful Joyce. Thanks for taking us along!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Joyce said Thanks

[@outdoorswithtim.576]

Hey Sam hey Joyce been missing your videos lately I've been doing so much work. I really enjoy describing video and I will be doing my best to tune into your channel more. God bless you guys

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We missed you Tim, we hope you and your family are doing well.

[@dianetbailey9185]

Good day crabbing.🦀

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It was and Thanks for Watching

[@joebright4607]

I use to go crabbing in Maryland, now I live in Florida. I was just a kid then without a net. We just dropped the chicken on a string , waited a moment and pulled it out. They wouldn’t let loose. We took them off by hand, got bit a couple times, but brought them up by the bushel full while adults were preparing other stuff for the feast. Crabs were just an added bonus to the feast but everyone loved them. I like the net idea. Didn’t know we had many blue crabs down here ? My favorite species. I may try this. Thank you for posting. I’m an old man and learned some things the hard way. Now I’m hungry.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

There are a lot of crabs in Florida and it's year round. Try to get out and catch some, you'll enjoy it.

[@pricillacook4455]

I have watched a lot of crab channels, but this is the most enjoyable. What makes it so nice is watching the two of you crabbing together as husband and wife. You are an exception couple enjoying life together. I really like the crab dishes that your wife prepares. All I can say is you are an amazing couple and you keep me smiling. P.S. - I went crabbing once and I enjoyed it as much as fishing. God bless you both. I see your love for each other.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for the very nice comments and Thanks for Watching our videos

[@paulwelch5570]

Y'all enjoying what y'all love doing nice Crab's stay safe

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, Nice hearing from you Paul

[@mariacambre8971]

Nice catch & cook there Sam & Joyce. Too bad that gator chased you off of your fav spot, hopefully everyone else will let him move on to better pickings. Now if only l could put my hand through this video & grab a bite of dinner, Lol.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Maria that would be great if we could do it. Thanks for Watching

[@deloriswhite1309]

That gator say that's his home, I wish l lived close by you guys I would be crabbing right along with yall. That meal looks good

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right Deloris, always nice hearing from you

[@WaynJul]

You always catch plenty. And they always look tasty.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We try to catch at least enough for dinner. Thanks for Watching

[@275MsParis]

Looks delicious 😋 what was the sauce in the tomatoes? Enjoy

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It was just cut tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Thanks for Watching

[@275MsParis]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors thank you. I will prepare mines that way 🥰

[@MyArcturus1]

Another great video! Looks delicious Joyce. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot for Watching

[@roseharper5570]

They be claw fighting 😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Right

[@alanbecker3791]

Those crabs look really delicious I'm going to have to try that recipe sometime soon

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

They did turn out good, Thanks for Watching

[@nikkishorter550]

You guys are amazing. I've been subscribed for some months. Thank you for teaching us what you know❤❤❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for Watching and Subscribing we appreciate it

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

when she held the crab up to the cam, in the net, i felt like i was there. love it!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot Gail

[@helenaaron5396]

That meal looks amazing can i come down and Joyce could cook for me lol much love from Tennessee 😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're welcome anytime. Nice hearing from Tennessee

[@shaggy1823]

Really enjoy watching you two! Love ya both! Wish I was there. You are a great seafood cook Joyce!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Joyce said Thanks and Thanks a lot for Watching

[@perrybutler5970]

Another great video, thank you for sharing. PB

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot for Watching

[@robinwoodrich2924]

Love your videos. God bless you both.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, glad you enjoy our videos

[@robinwoodrich2924]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors thanks for answering back . . Have a question do you ever go crabbing down by mosquito lagoon?

[@sandranair9471]

Good catch . Stay safe and Blessed

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Sandra and Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@edwardshighonstreetlife]

That looks great she sure knows how to cook crab in many different great ways I do same thing with line I recycle it that's good you do that save the birds some trouble

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We eat a lot of crab so she tries to have some variety. Thanks for Watching

[@stephen6453]

The inside of your oven looks brand new

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Joyce polishes it every night and keeps the oven clean but it isn't very old.

[@denisedill3552]

Thank you for cleaning up the crabbing spots. I really hate it when people don't take their garbage with them, especially Fisher folks! I always try to remove at least a little more of other people's trash when I'm fishing . I find it unbelievable that people leave their garbage behind them. Those crabs look very nice indeed❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right about the trash, it's getting worse. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@janethirakawa6936]

Looked especially extra delicious❤!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, and Thanks for Watching

[@Gengear]

You guys should create a blue crab cook book! I throughly enjoy watching your videos.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoy our videos

[@AlusW.]

Joyce's cooking always makes me hungry! Thanks for sharing another wonderful catch 'n' cook with us. Glad you left before that thunderstorm hit!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

There's always something chasing us away lol. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Well, another great show. I miss you guys for quite a while I was sick, but I’m glad to watch another one of your shows. It always makes me happy. Tell Joyce to make stuffed crab shells. She knows how to do it.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Nice hearing from you George hope you're feeling better. We've been meaning to make stuffed crabs again.

[@nolasurmanek7693]

Delicious!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@dennisviolette2152]

Will be trying that recipe for sure.will be in palm coast for ten days will venturing out to crab hope I have as good of luck but who knows.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Good luck crabbing. If you don't catch any the first half hour try another spot, keep moving until you find them and try to get out on the high tide. Thanks for Watching

[@mariarivera4197]

Looks yummy

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@kennethdavis459]

Great job crab 🦀 video

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Kenneth

[@kennethdavis459]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors your very welcome

[@deloriswhite1309]

Them rolls look so good

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I'm lucky Deloris, I've been eating Joyce's homemade rolls for over 50 years

[@deloriswhite1309]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors wow, that's awesome

[@fishinwiththebradleys8542]

Awesome video

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Glad you enjoy our videos

[@AlusW.]

How about some alligator catch & cook...I bet Joyce could cook up some delicious alligator tail!! 😄

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

They would be easy enough to snag but they're out of season

[@jerseymurphy3612]

you guys are great love videoed keep it up

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we really appreciate you watching our videos

[@jerseymurphy3612]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors love the content love the Jersey stuff keep it up

[@ruthlong6876]

Looks so good mama❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@lisaharrison5397]

Hi guy’s!. So happy see a new video. We’ve been waiting. Washtub a nice breezy day. Nice haul y’all got. As always luv your cooking yummmmm.. much love and Cheers from Geneva. ✨💜🌴 🐊 👍😋 🦀

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, Glad you enjoy our videos

[@lauraharvey7424]

Almost forgot did she make the onion rolls or bakery they look 👀 great too!❤onion rolls can’t hardly find them any more.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Laura, Joyce makes all our bread and rolls, she's been making them for over 50 years. I'm lucky lol. Thanks again for Watching

[@ronaldluckie2834]

I need to get out there and catch some crabs.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Great idea, it's crabbing season. Thanks for Watching

[@evastanford2249]

Enjoy watching

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@InternationalPanJudah-kd5yq]

Subed n liked

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we appreciate it

[@yvonnetresidder9171]

That waterway must be alive with crabs. No time at all and the next crab was on the line. Lucky people.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

There were a lot of crabs that day Thanks for Watching

[@dianahathaway1223]

Is that in new Smyrna? Great video, love watching you two.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Oak hill, Thanks a lot for Watching

[@brucehayes7369]

Same place crabbing I saw jettie rocks crabbing yaw must be around the same area

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's a very popular area. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@roseharper5570]

Hey guys I'm here.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Nice hearing from you Rose

[@vicjiffy]

I love your channel

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

No it's not the St Johns it's a little south of Oak Hill. Thanks for watching our videos

[@Rowdymotmot]

Looks like a delicious dinner. Your crabs seem tamer than ours, as ours always seem like they really want to pinch you. We have not quite gotten brave enough to grab them like Mr. Sam does. We followed your lead and actually stepped on a few crabs to keep them from getting away. I thought I was going to get my feet pinched because I was wearing some sandals at the time, but I risked it and did not get pinched.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Rowdy, the ones we catch in the St Johns River are a lot more lively, they'll jump at you lol. Thanks for Watching

[@charlieshikshik]

It looks so easy I think I was in bad spots and the some spots I was too high I'm gonna keep trying until I learn

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's what you have to do, keep trying different spots you'll eventually find them. Sometimes we'll take a whole day and keep trying different areas. Good luck

[@mrearloutdoors]

Wow, that dinner looks super delicious 😋 I would gladly pay for a meal like that. I think you guys should open a crab 🦀 shack.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Joyce said Thanks and Thanks for Watching

[@allenferry9632]

The perfect way to ruin a hobby is to make a business out of it. But I'd eat there.

[@Saintsbabe41]

Gators are pretty sneaky.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right about that

[@Rich0702]

Nice haul... got to ask, does Joyce follow a recipe or is it her recipe? she seems to know everything to the tee. I'm sure she has cooked these so many times it's so easy, but it always looks great

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

A Lot of times she just makes it up as she goes the rest of what she cooks are her recipes from things she made in the past. Thanks for Watching

[@ashodom8145]

I was just there earlier today caught a few crabs and about a lb of shrimp

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

The shrimp sounds good, were they on the mangrove side or the flats side of the road? Thanks for Watching

[@ashodom8145]

Mangroves side

[@robertgrant957]

🦀🦀🦀 Ft.Pierce

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Robert

[@sharonb8714]

Those crabs look really good. I was wondering how long can you keep the carbs in the cooler before cooking them. My husband and I are planning on taking a day trip to the cost, 3 hours away from home, will they last long enough to get home. Or should we cook them at the beach like you guys do? Oh, and I watch all your videos. And love them.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We've kept crabs alive for 24 hours in an ice chest with just a wet burlap bag over them but that was in the winter. In the summer we put ice in the chest and a burlap bag or towel on top of the ice and the crabs on top of the bag just don't leave them in heat long before putting them in the ice chest. If you have the time, like you said and cook them before you go home and put them on ice in plastic bags, then you can be sure they'll be ok. Good luck

[@sharonb8714]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors Thank you so much for the reply and the advice. Keep the videos coming. 🦀😄

[@sumrica]

Where did you get that scoop net with the long handle? I'm in Biloxi and can only find nets 6' long. Yours looks to be much longer.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It just looks longer, it fits in the 6'6 bed of our truck. It came from Wayne Lee's in Pascagoula. Thanks for Watching

[@jchae35jc]

Hey The Old Couple Outdoors. Might want to watch Jettie Rocks Fishing's latest KZbin video. Your pesky gator friend was on their crabbing video. The rope is still in his mouth. Be careful out there.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

There's been a lot of Gators in that area lately. Thanks for Watching

[@richardkenae459]

hello sam and joyce amight as well just save the chicken another great video i know you two love garlic but please try the crabs as they are they really need nothing just my opinion but i have not missed a video and garlic every time might as well just save the chicken an put garlic on it hope i didnt offend either of you i admire you both just curious about the garlic i eat my crabs as they come and the flavor of the crab is what crave

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I agree with you we also like to taste the crab and try not to overload them with seasoning so we go half way and try to please everyone's taste. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@richardkenae459]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors HOPE YOU HAD A NICE FATHER S DAY

[@davidstokes925]

Does it help to maybe crack the big claws a little for flavor? Enjoyed the video. Awful the way people trash a place!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We'll have to try it David. The trash is getting worse.

[@aygii]

Need that recipe

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Joyce didn't have a recipe she just wanted to cook them that way, she's always experimenting. Those crabs did come out good. Thanks for Watching

[@jameshoffman7771]

That Gator charging me a lot check my spot LOL😅 all joking aside though them people leave that place a mess absolutely disgusting

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right they really made a mess of that area. Thanks again for Watching

[@felitafranklin9758]

What kind of lemons are those Mrs. Joyce?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Meyer lemon, Thanks for Watching

[@felitafranklin9758]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors thank you❤️

[@ChesapeakeBayKayakFishing]

What’s the name of that road?

[@ChesapeakeBayKayakFishing]

Figured it out lol.

[@IATG-tl3jf]

Hate when people leave their crap behind. Humans are so silly.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right

[@InternationalPanJudah-kd5yq]

Wtf THAT EASY TO GET CRAB???? at 50 a lb for some crab legs for blue crab this is pretty lucrative

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's a lot of money and you don't know what you're getting

[@slammingjack2242]

I hate when people made a mess and don't clean it up. They should be ashamed of themselves. They should were not raised right.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right, Thanks again for Watching