Which is the BEST?!? TROTLINE or CRAB TRAPS

[@rodneyhorrocksjr.8963]

Excellent video. I've been crabbing recreationally for about 10 years, mostly in the Wicomico River in Southern Maryland (off the Potomac). I've always been a trotline chicken necker, but recently have been thinking about getting some traps to bring along also. Great tips about wind, especially for little guys like us on jon boats. I love watching these videos to see how others are doing things. Thanks for taking the time to put the content together.

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

Thank you for watching! I have some commercial crabbing coming too. I have some of those videos. We are taking our first crabbing trip this weekend 🤞

[@Blakesigler.]

Man, I’ve been looking all over for a nice troutline prop stick would love to get some more information on the metal one and see where I can get one made

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

@@Blakesigler. a guy right down the road made it for me, but I am going to replace it. With a adjustable one. Thus is the one I like. I think mine sit to high out of the water. So this will adjust to the level facebook.com/share/1EXRA89MuL/

[@chriss8206]

Great info. This is a very informative video. You guys are looking great and ready for the 2024 crbbing season. Hope to see you on the water.

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

We were heading out tomorrow, but changed until Saturday. 1st trip. Next week doing some commercial crabbing

[@kentmalley4321]

I’m from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and I love the nets. Besides that is what we use most

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

@@kentmalley4321 I am trying to get down there to do a collab with a buddy ( youtuber) russ who is from Mississippi. His channel is "Smokey Ribs BBQ". Great channel

[@Glenn-wn3uc]

Last year I bought 20 traps I have yet to use them. I’ve always used a trotline since I was a kid. Hopefully this year I’ll be able to get out there and drop a few traps and give it a try.

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

Your allowed to take both. We just did a video yesterday using the trotline for the first time this year.

[@mwolf5141]

I've done both and for space, ease of baiting/unbaiting, and moving its traps all the way! Great video, thanks for sharing

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

Awesome thank you

[@kingoutdoors32]

Nice video as always, thanks for sharing 👍🏾 When crabs are running good trotline

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

No problem!

[@craig5222]

I just reread our email from the other day and realized I hadn’t watched this yet. Awesome video. Also loved the little edit you did with the “ka-powww” sound and your wife’s pic

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

Thanks man!!

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

I completely ripped this idea off from another youtuber I watch. It is "dead broke bbq" That is most popular video. Check it out. He done it way better than I did. But I had fun making it. I told Jeff I was ripping off. Lol

[@chriss8206]

Hello I have Hey, 600 foot trotline. It's a little easier to manage for somebody that's inexperienced, in my opinion. And you can always add another 600 foot

[@JasonLyle-fr6jf]

If you are not using snood a cow hitch knot will allow you to pop off all the baits at the end but just yanking one end and tying off to a cleat. Makes cleanup much easier

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

I knew there was another knot. I forgot what is was. Thanks for the comment. 🍻

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

Great info my friend! Thank you for sharing!

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

Thanks man!!

[@danielgeiman1472]

Thank you I like the trot line

[@Offshore912]

Have you thought about using cottonseed meal cake? It’s kind of sweet I bet to grab

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

@@Offshore912 never heard of it

[@leskobrandon3497]

Thanks for the info. I grew up in Maryland and in the Summer we spent just about every weekend on the Chesapeake in Deale MD. We used the square traps and we fished , swam , and also did a little waterskiing as a family of 5. One thing I'd point oout . It sounds like you are saying TROUT line . It's called a TROT line , no U . Steamed in beer and Old Bay is the only way 😎

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

I know my buddy let me know it!! He said, at least I spelled it right!! Lol.

[@TrevorsCrabs]

Car mat good idea on the trotline propstick!

[@richardguillen-ck9qq]

Our uncle skipper Schrader gave us his trotline setup for this season with the wire net and those anchor weights so after seasons of using traps we gonna try the trotline 🦀yupp

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

Kool, practice makes perfect!

[@richardguillen-ck9qq]

Oh you know it absolutely

[@alanknight4418]

As I was telling on the live couple weeks back. Maryland legal ring net size is 30" I made my own. They are 3 ring top ring is heavier and more stout. Middle ring keeps net open and bottom gives plenty Room at to peg with 4 necks. When you pull up the crab locks in the bottom and can't swim out because of the depth of the net. But they stack flat. Takes up no space. I used to do it in a coleman canoe on the Chester and wye rivers.

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

I never used them before. That's awesome

[@GypsyDee]

Is crabbing on a FULL MOON better. I’m going crabbing this Friday on the full moon 🌕 Also are there any places to crab at night in Sandy Point.

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

@@GypsyDee they usually shed on a new moon, but they are done shedding for the year. Any crabs you catch should be good and full of meat. Good luck and might want to go deep. If you crabbing in Maryland.

[@GypsyDee]

@@OutdoorsInMarylandthanks for responding. 🙏🏾 but what about the full moon.

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

@@GypsyDee crabbing can be real good no matter the moon phase. Keep an eye on the tide. Full moon can give a extra high tide. As long as the current is moving you have a great chance. Full moon usually mean they should be more full and packed with meat. New moon, you will get a lot of white shells, because they haven't filled back in.

[@Delmarvafishing]

Traps, all the way. It doesn't help that I don't own a boat bright now.

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

It is a little easier. I especially like trotline at the beginning and the end of the year. Crabs our deeper.

[@Delmarvafishing]

@@OutdoorsInMaryland what happened to the video you put up last night?

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

@@Delmarvafishing The live stream

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

@@Delmarvafishing It's still there, Go look under your live

[@TrevorsCrabs]

TROTLINE!

[@vladmanowar2535]

THE GUY BENEATH ME ISN'T A FAN OF THE FINE ARTS OF KUNG FOO THEATRE. WHAT'S A GOOD SPOT ON THE SHORE? I HEARD THE CHESTER RIVER. YOU SOUND LIKE YOUR FROM BALTIMORE. I'M FROM A WEALTHY COMMUNITY CALLED CURTIS ON THE BAY. YOUR KUNG FOO IS STRONG BUT MINE IS STRONGER.

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

@@vladmanowar2535 crabs are pretty much everywhere right now. Crabbing is good. I am a Dundalk Boy!!😎 🤘🍻

[@teresamerklin4614]

Those noises are so not wanted! It stops me from subscribing!😢

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

@@teresamerklin4614 well, I was trying to make a Mortal Kombat theme video. Sorry you didn't like that! Hope you stick around. Have a awesome weekend!