Full walkthrough of my setup and everything a beginner would need to know to get out there and catch themselves some fresh Dungeness crab. Feel free to ask questions in the comments below
I think perhaps a rectangular shaped holding crab igloo with air ration is much better for holding crab 🦀 I really like that other dudes cart rig setup Thanks so much for your recommendations because it really helps to understand the “how to” I can’t wait to get out there myself 😁👍🏼 Hey now! 🎣 🦀
Thank you so much for your video. I have started using snares with my daughter but we don’t know how to CAST THE SNARE FAR like the other we see do it. We try hard to cast far but it does not happen for us. I was wondering if you have any tricks on how to Cast far……we use a 10’ Ugly Stick. Thanks for your time if your read this.
Casting far isn’t always necessary when crabbing. Often crab are found in rip currents or holes of deeper water which can be very close to where you are standing at times. If further casting is your goal make sure to take a big back cast and follow through. Your casting technique should be a fluid motion and continue rotating after releasing the line. Best of luck out there
Just came across your channel and looking to get into the game! Do you guys mostly go for the first couple of weeks at season opening until things get fished out? Or is this something that you can do successfully throughout the entire season. Just trying to get a better understanding of how often and when I'd be able to go. Thank you for the great content!
Have you ever held the pole? People say you can feel the scratching when a crab is on. Man I’m pretty much a noob. Haven’t caught any from the surf, but I’m excited this year. If you go out sometime, I’d love to go out to ocean Beach with you and chat about crabbing. I live in Sf.
I’ve tried that when bored at the pier, and yes you can feel their legs hitting the line. I feel it is mostly unnecessary since the crab often get stuck inside your loops. As long as you check regularly you won’t miss one
They’re at Bass Pro Shops and called the “offshore angler adjustable sand spike” www.basspro.com/shop/en/offshore-angler-v-groove-adjustable-sand-spike best of luck out there
Oh man, mine too 😅😵💫. Think of it like surfperch fishing. The crab will often hang out at the same style of cover; right behind sand bars, down the middle of rip currents, or inside troughs. So sometimes that spot could be way out there or close to your feet. Best of luck 👊🔥🔥
Great video. Thanks for explaining the rods, reels and line. I think I’ll head down to Bass Ro and get that setup for crabbing off the pier. Thanks! @muddyruttzz
The last two weeks I have tried to get out there and the swell and storm surge sent me packing without a chance. Trying to get at least one more trip in before crab start to get too fished out
Casting past the waves could be helpful on an incoming tide to allow the bait to soak longer. Often crab are searching for food in the more turbulent water of the whitewash so don’t shy away from casting there
@@BetterOddsFishing Oh wow. So the crabs are where the white area of the waves coming in? So wouldn’t the crab snare be getting tossed around the whole time if it was there?
Rad, thanks for the great vid! I’m looking into trying it out, maybe as a little side hobby? Looks fun and maybe I’ll see you out on Ocean Beach sometime and say hi! Peace & good vibes! :)
