You Wouldn't Believe What Was On Our Crabbing Handline

Blue Crabs, in this video we'll be crabbing on the East Coast of Florida using ring style traps, handlines and chicken for bait. Waiting for the tide to come in we started off catching mostly small blue crabs but after the tide came up some we started catching some good size Blue Crabs, then it happened an alligator grabbed the chicken leg on one of our handlines. The handlines were tied to stakes and the mangroves. While we were waiting for the gator to move away he bit off two other handlines so that ended our crabbing for the day. Catch and Cook #bluecrabs #catchingbluecrabs #cookingbluecrabs #alligators

[@19jake23]

Joyce gets the prize for the biggest catch of the day!! I don't think he will fit in your steamer Joyce, but you guys ended up with a very nice mess of crabs. You all have got me ready to move to FL and I would in a heartbeat if I could afford to move. I am dead serious about wanting to move. Nothing close to crabs except crawfish in the mountains of East Tennessee. Thank you guys for all the great videos and stay safe.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That gator was a surprise lol.

[@jwl9286]

Wow! I've never and I hope I never will I love the crabbing and especially love how Joyce prepares them. She's really something in the kitchen and now she's an alligator catcher!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks for Watching our videos

[@alicepellerin5026]

Lol 😂my Howie and I caught several alligators 🐊 on our crab lines down in Pecan Island Louisiana. He always laughed at me cause I got so scared and angry. We were catching big crabs 🦀 Thanks for sharing Sam and Joyce 😘🐊🦀

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

This one sort of snuck up on us lol.

[@moonlitpearl700]

I could just tell how hungry Sam was for crab dinner! Good for you guys

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right, I never get tired of crab. Thanks for Watching

[@billmcmonigle93]

Nice size alligator 😮 he would have made some good alligator fritters 😊.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's what he was thinking about us lol. Thanks for Watching

[@mikeh8228]

New subscriber here. I love seafood and there is nothing better than to catch and cook your own. I am retired and told my wife that if we lived on the Gulf Coast I would either go fishing, shrimping or crabbing every day! But, unfortunately I live in central Arkansas a good 8 hour drive from Galveston or Port Arthur. We love to go visit our relatives in the Houston - Galveston area. We usually go in early November, tourist season is over, and our various relatives have several beach houses that we can stay in for free! But when we go, I get the relatives to take us to their favorite seafood restaurants and I pay in exchange for the free stay! I do love fresh seafood! Shrimp, crab and oysters are the BEST!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot for Subscribing we appreciate it. I hope you're able to do some fishing and crabbing when you're in Texas and take some fish or crabs back to Arkansas. Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@roseharper5570]

Hey guys, I'm watching, a little late. But when I saw your video up. I ran to it.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Rose, Thanks for Watching

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Send Joyce catches the biggest ones lol wow that was fantastic. I love it.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks George

[@joeenglish69]

Your vid reminded me of my younger days crabbing on the tributaries of the conn. river at the long Island sound. If the flats weren't biting then we'd go inland and fish for crabs the same way you did this day. Oh boy I could smell that boil all the way over here in the Tampa area. Thanks for the memories of my youth! I'm 73 now and havn't crabbed in years but I wish i was!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Glad we were able to bring back some good memories. If you are in good health you should do some crabbing it's year round here . We're 76 and love going crabbing.

[@Anthony-t8t6u]

Boil lol steam

[@n_baileyname2698]

I don't know why I torture myself by watching these videos. They look so good!!! We need to make a road trip!! I do enjoy your videos though!!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoy them

[@michaelsadventures4261]

Good morning. I hope you have a productive weekend.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're going crabbing lol Thanks for Watching

[@onamission4562]

Wow that was a 6-8 footer so glad y’all are ok. Mr Sam yiu need to keep a pow pow on your side for the 🐊. Mrs. Joyce that meal look delicious.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It was a decent size alligator. Thanks again for Watching

[@MyArcturus1]

Yep, little Bertha, a 12 footer chased Jettie Rocks Fishing away from that very spot last week!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We know they are there but that was the first time we had one on our crabbing handline. Thanks for Watching

[@terrencetwohig7547]

Love you guys 👍👍

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@oceandeepfishing4555]

Nice day out there Sam. Im not sure right were your at but another KZbinr crabs at that exact spot and his best day he caught 42 crabs. All good size. Hope you had fun.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Ed, we caught over 60 in that area one day but most of them we put on video are the largest ones if we put them all on, the video would be way over an hour plus the cooking. Always nice hearing from you

[@pegacorn856]

Whoa! I'd scream and back off too. Wow. Mark that spot as off limits now. LOL

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

The next time we went to that spot he was only about 10 feet from where we crab so we went to another spot.

[@gpero8680]

I’ve watched this video several times, makes me giggle every time! So Joyce when you gonna show us how to cook Gator?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

She has to catch one first lol. Thanks again for Watching our videos

[@gpero8680]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors you should go gator hunting. I bet Joyce would be a hoot hunting a gator!

[@jjalbinger]

Awesome video ! I live in CT and our season is from may first till the end of November ! It has been a good year and I love to go !

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, glad you had a good year, we never get tired of Crabbing. Thanks for Watching

[@275MsParis]

Great catch of 🦀 they were a nice size too. Enjoy 😊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

And they were good, Thanks for Watching

[@robertbarnes7240]

I really like your videos....Even though I thought I knew how to catch crabs with a hand line, I've seen the type of nets you use AND the way you use the net to "Sneak up" on the crabs from the rear!!! Real crafty if I must say!!!! I always used the 4 sided traps....I never thought much of the cloth ring traps until I started watching you guys. There's a whole new world waiting for me out there !!! Thanks for the lessons!!! lol

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

There are some spots where we crab for jumbos that you have to use handlines because they are so spooky.

[@bahbahinc9323]

So glad you guys are ok. That was not quite what you where trying to catch. However what a great day. Love the new burner. Enjoy the weekend

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thank you and Thanks for Watching

[@Yourplumbingsolution]

you guys truely enjoy life

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We try to, Thanks for Watching

[@WaynJul]

That is a good amount of crabs to eat. I have many encounters with gators here on the Texas coast also. Nice burner.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We see them all the time but this was the first one to grab a handline Thanks for Watching

[@paulwelch5570]

Miss Joyce said put it in the box lol she wants to keep all of them lol

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right, she wants to keep everything

[@PT-sj2ww]

Unbelievable ! Great video !!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@sandranair9471]

Nice video. Stay safe . Looking so yummy.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We're glad you enjoy our videos

[@arthurgood7525]

Great video. Glad you guys are good.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@hawaiianeye8584]

Wow! That's a big Gator. Love your crabbing adventures.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We appreciate you watching

[@charlenetouchet4030]

HOWDY MY FRIENDS .. YOU LIVE A WONDERFUL LIFE ❤❤ I LOVE WHAT YOU SHARE. BIG TEXAS HUG'S Charlene

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Charlene

[@bobsim3183]

That was a sneaky gator, good way to end the outing though. Thanks for taking us along!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right we had enough crabs and he kept us from staying out too late.

[@lesliefleming4359]

What a great video! Great crabbing and everything else. even your olive oil commercial was good❤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks a lot for Watching

[@WickedPinfish]

We were out there today. So was the gator and his little brother. Caught a few, mostly small, but it's ok cuz they will become bait tomorrow. Also found a ring trap someone left. Gator must've forced a speedy evacuation, and they left without it.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

High tide is the best there. Hope you did good with those bait crabs. Thanks for Watching

[@paulwelch5570]

Wow put him in the box miss Joyce y'all stay safe

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Paul

[@kennethdavis459]

Great crab 🦀 video what a big catch did you keep it great meat 🥩

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

No, I think they're out of season

[@kennethdavis459]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors I was fishing one day in Orangeburg South Carolina I look up it was a baby black bear but time he got halfway in the water to where I was fishing at I was in my car and down the road so I know that feeling keep the crabs on the chicken leg I'm always looking for your video

[@johnnoneya7493]

so jealous how often you get out to get crabs, half reason i moved to Florida. looking forward to hit st johns in september for a crab, shrimp, alligator (lake poinsetta tags) combo trip. another great day catch for you guys,congrats.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right, fishing and crabbing year round. Thanks for Watching

[@jameshoffman7771]

Started. Getting my crabs out at Rocket spot now you trying to get my Gators to😂😂😂

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

LOL

[@Don-cn2qr]

If you add a small cork to the line where the bridle connects to the main line the crabs won’t leave the net. If the crab is on top of the bridle they may run. Love your videos.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

If you look close you'll see a cork, there from wine bottles. One of the traps might have had the cork.missing. Thanks a lot for Watching our videos.

[@lauraharvey7424]

😮😂❤omg I would freak out lol 😝

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

She did but not too bad lol.

[@blackstorm9755]

WOW! What a surprise 😀. I think you guys were intruding on his private spot 😂.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It's his now lol.

[@lizboudreaux6811]

Looks delicious!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@dcriley65]

Hi Folks viewer from SoCal, I just thought about the fact that ya'll live in Florida, thats why you can multi-state down south crab fish. laissez le bon temps rouler.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Yeah, you right. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@luciad5988]

What a feast, my friends! I have come close to some alligators by accident. No bueno!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We know they're in those mangroves but we never had one on our handlines. Always nice hearing from you

[@mustfishandhunt9692]

You two are amazing, remind me of my mom and pop. To bad it wasn't alligator season. Tasting it now. Have y'all ever battered and fried your crabs.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Yes we have, we're always experimenting with different ways to cook them, Thanks for Watching

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Coooool

[@robmcdonnell1]

Another great video! That feast at the end looked epic! I grew up going to the Jersey Shore. I don't think I'd be ok with a gator on my handline!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Right, when we lived in Jersey gators weren't a problem lol.

[@richardo6357]

Do you take dinner reservations? Never had crab like that, looks so good.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

They were good, we're always experimenting, no reservations needed

[@richardkenae459]

ANOTHER GREAT DAY

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It sure was. Thanks for Watching

[@bencartrett4867]

Great catching, great cooking!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@michaelgavin2843]

This looks exactly like the spot that Mike D from jettie rocks fishing was at. He did amazing there if it is the same spot

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It's a very popular area. Thanks for Watching

[@curtisstewart2190]

Wow that was a scary moment. I'm so glad that ya'll are okay. That gator better leave my young couple alone 😅. Now, once again the video was great and the meal looks good. I'm so happy that ya'll enjoyed yourselves on such a beautiful day..

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Curtis and Thanks for Watching

[@georgeberg2106]

Reminds me of the movie Jaws, you're going to need a bigger net

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right, Thanks for Watching

[@paulwelch5570]

When I grow up I want to be just like y'all

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Paul. LOL.

[@dougblack7411]

Disappointed in you Sam.. the master cast net thrower for shrimp.. blue crabs don't stand a chance.. Joyce had it on the line.. all she needed was a good net job and we could have blue crab and gator tail😂

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right, I didn't think of it lol.

[@johnpeters1351]

Never miss your show, my wife and I crab all winter long. My wife also has a problem throwing small crabs back. We do it a little different than most but would like to start some handlining. Where do you get your dipnets? Also you can keep the alligators!!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for Watching, we get the dip nets at the hardware store in Oak Hill.

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

do you all carry (a gun) just in case of emergencies (like if they come after you or get you?). love the crabs, i need a place here in va to sit and catch them but im too far from the potomac (river) now.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Sometimes

[@Rich0702]

Joyce should have coached that gator in... it was a keeper for sure...

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You need a permit to keep it or else we'd cook it. Thanks for Watching

[@racheldavey2207]

Bad alligator! Well that's florida for yah😅

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right, Thanks for Watching

[@AlusW.]

We could have had an alligator "catch and cook." I'm sure Joyce could have made a delicious meal out of it! 😋👍👍

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I'm sure she could. Thanks for Watching

[@o.g.lorenzo1486]

Just moved to Brevard county and new to crabbing. I would love to know where to go and /or my wife and I would love to join you guys. I just bought crabbing equipment and Ready to go !

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

With handlines and ring traps the Tomoka Park area is a good start out of a boat the Indian River Lagoon. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@TheDadFaxs]

Hey alligator ain't bad eating either. Come on Sam where's your 6 shooter lol

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I have something better than that, but I think they're out of season. Lol

[@TheDadFaxs]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors season what season it's only legal if you get caught 🤣🤣🤣

[@BVGB722]

You guys be careful out here! You'd need a real big pot to steam that 'gator.😁

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right

[@thepolishredneck3941]

Sam,, I just got to ask,,, did Joyce pee her pants when that gator popped up looking straight at her,,, 🤔🤣🤔🤣🤔 I'm happy Joyce is OK,, but you know I had to laugh a little just thinking about the look on her face,,, 😂😂😂 Great job to the 2 of you for enjoying your retirement and sharing it with us,,,, plus you might just help out the retirement fund by making a few bucks making these videos,, 👍👍👍

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

All I can say is she was very very surprised. LOL

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

All I can say is she was very very surprised. LOL

[@michaelwhitehair9103]

Alligators are a rude awakening. About a month ago, one ruined a wire 2 ring net for me. There are a lot of us out here relating right now. Thanks for the content

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

And Thank you for Watching

[@robertgrant957]

🐊🐊🐊 Ft. Pierce 🦀🦀🦀

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks Robert

[@mastergunnerysgt1258]

Eat the dam gators too, what the hell, go for it !

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I think they're out of season lol.

[@Bob-wg1oy]

Every one is a keeper if you.ask Joyce she like to fill the cooler so she can take home and make magic!! Bet she could make good gator dinner lol

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right she wants to keep everything lol.

[@cindydifatta9012]

Holy crap y'all! 😮 Better be careful with those gators!! Yep, it was definitely time to load up and get the heck outta Dodge! 🐊 Great load of crabbies though.....awesome job guys! Love it, you definitely made my day! ❤👍😁🦀

[@cindydifatta9012]

Also, gator tail is pretty good actually! 😏🤤

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@jessiesanders2670]

That alligator could have the chicken, I'm out 😆 🤣 😂

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's what we said lol.

[@dianetbailey9185]

Good crabbing guys. No gators for me. 🐊

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Diane, we gave that spot to the gator.

[@rennyray11]

I would have been horrified but it was hilarious to watch! 😂😂😂😂😂 I’d be scared to crab there now. Only because I wouldn’t that thing rushing the bank or seeing the chicken as a easy meal

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We see them from a distance often but this was the first time one got close and grabbed our crab line.

[@edwardranno7119]

I have quite a few guy harvey shirts , get them when I stay at my place in islemorada

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for Watching

[@deloriswhite1309]

Oh no Ms. Joyce, you didn't need that big crab(Gator).

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Deloris, I first called it a crab lol.

[@terrygillespie2514]

I would’ve dropped everything and ran with that alligator there. But are probably use to them. I just love watching your shows. I’d love to crabbing. But I live in Illinois and the only way I can get crab is in the store. I can always you guys. Love ya.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right Terry we're used to them but this was the first time we had one on a handline

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Hey Joyce, make a Cajun crab gumbo your style. I’d like to see that.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Sounds good

[@blkbird022]

Nice catch but that gator no way y’all need to be careful close to that water….🦋🦋🦋

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We usually are but this one just came up. Thanks for Watching

[@glenn.crobinson4294]

What area were you crabbing in..i asked another youtuber who crab,s also but never responded back to me and the surroundings look the same as he goes..thank you and god bless..

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

South of Oak Hill and Thanks for Watching

[@ellenfox5113]

Hello where did you get that blue crab bowl its so cute

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It was a gift. Thanks for Watching

[@ellenfox5113]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors Thank you

[@GIGABACHI]

That looked like a great time and a great meal. Currently as I typed this comment I'm stuffed like a Pig but I couldn't help wanting some of those delicious looking crabs. Good job, folks ! 👍

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

The crabs were good. Thanks for Watching

[@VirgilVanhelsun]

That alligator would have been part of lunch

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You got to have a permit to take one. Thanks for Watching our videos

[@jakobblaauwtaekwondo1143]

alligator had the size of a keeper lol

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Just about the right size

[@ChesapeakeBayKayakFishing]

What’s the name of that road?

[@officerkrupke4966]

I caught a doubler three days ago and put the peeler in a styrofoam cooler with some bay water and an aerator, and today I am eating a fresher than fresh softcrab sandwich with tomato and mayo. Why in the world would that gator prefer chicken over crab meat?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I've been meaning to try that , I love soft shell crabs. That chicken leg was down to the bone and the gator still wanted it.

[@davemach7773]

made me hungry

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for Watching

[@melindawhite5198]

The moon is full so the crabs are full

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

They were, thanks for Watching

[@blindkid3692]

Be careful out there wow

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We will , Thanks

[@blindkid3692]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors 🙃

[@joycealligood9883]

7 to 8 footer? What do you think.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Probably 7 foot

[@Jeanielopez023]

I know that place very well. I always watch my back and front and sideways for them gators. I tell people not to let their kids in the water. But they look at me crazy.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right I've seen people in the water there. It was nice years ago because there weren't a lot of people there. Thanks for Watching

[@dianequince8761]

When Joyce caught that gator, I would've beat her to the truck!! Yep, time to go home 😂

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's what we said and we had enough crabs

[@denisedill3552]

😲😲🐊

[@steveperry9304]

It’s 2023. That wasn’t a gator… He identifies as a crab! 😂

[@ikehayes]

Um sir you misgendered that gator its not a He it's a Thee/The/Them/They you get it right next time you racist bigot 😂😂😂 (sarcasm)

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I like that one lol. Thanks again for Watching

[@alanbecker3791]

That was too funny when that Gator got that line I bet you somebody's going down there and feeding it that's why it's there and it knows about the chicken that or somebody's crabbing down there besides y'all and leaving their crab lines out there when they're done so now the gator has a taste for chicken

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right about someone leaving their crab lines in the water and their trash.

[@davidmohr1063]

You two are amazing. I wanted to see what Joyce was going to do to cook the alligator. Alligator sauce picant. The crabs looked amazing but the homemade rolls were fabulous looking. Stay safe guys

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We didn't keep it, you need a permit. Thanks for Watching

[@aygii]

I never seen crabs in freshwater

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

The St Johns River from lake George to Jacksonville has a lot of them. Thanks for Watching

[@nolasurmanek7693]

Later gator!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

LOL

[@mariarivera4197]

Do you find the females are sweeter than the males and don’t have as much meat?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We do and Thanks for Watching

[@snookdock]

Ailegator

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Right

[@Anthony-t8t6u]

Yall were lucky the game warden didnt shiw up you would have gotten fined for those yellow crabs they weren't no where near ripe

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

LoL, Thanks for Watching

[@ronaldluckie2834]

Do you need any help eating that? 😂

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We could have used some.lol

[@mariarivera4197]

You’ll have no cook. Lol

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's what I thought lol.

[@OutdoorsInMaryland]

The 2 you got together. Looked like a doubler. Male hanging on to a in-mature female. Waiting for her shed her shell then he will mate with her.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

That's right, Thanks for Watching