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No problem. My elderly parents are in Florida, but I have not been able to try crabbing down there. I crab up north out of Maryland.

Thanks 👍

That is great! I always wanted to see this method of kayak crabbing done in Florida. I could not find definite rules on the subject in regards to trotline crabbing. How long was your trot line? Was your bait every 5 feet? Did you use chicken necks for bait?

@@MachFishing there’s no regulation on trotlines just the limit of 10 Gal. My line is 600’ and I used chicken necks. The pinfish eat half the bait hahaha

Hi, my parents live in Fort Myers. I am glad that my videos will be of some help to you. Please keep me up to date on how you do in Florida running a trotline. I always wondered why I never saw anyone crabbing that way. I was wondering maybe it was the risk of running into alligators attacking the trotline bait? Most of the kayakers I see use traps or handlines in Florida.

I am happy with mine, but I paired it with a 7 inch screen. Working all day so far. I use to use 7amp batteries, but then I had a 5 inch screen. I needed the 10 amp to keep my 7 inch running.

I am glad that you contacted me.

Yes it was!

I love lobsters too! I also like going back in my old videos and see how the crabbing has changed in the areas and the fun that I have doing it.

That is the wireless controller for my BixpyJet electric motor attached to my kayak's rudder. I can change the speeds and also put the motor into reverse.

Thanks a lot. where do you fish these days?

You are welcome.

I went to school for electrical engineering, but I like the data to compare one fishing or crabbing outing to another. So if I want to crab in an area, I can look back and see if the wind direction and speed for a doable area.

The tasted great too!

I made sure it laid on my kayak in the garage so I would see it. The last time it was against a wall and the trashcan hid it, especially when you are leaving in the dark at 3am!

Thanks, you too!

Glad to help

Mine is a 2016 Hobie Kayak with a Bixby electric motor mounted on the rudder. It is around 12 feet long, and 33 inches wide. 400 pound listed capacity.

It is a Hobie Outback from 2016 vintage. It is equipped with a Bixpy Trolling motor on the rudder

Thanks. I am glad you are enjoying them!!

I appreciate the sentiment. I am glad that you like the videos and find them useful. Spread the word and Crab On!

Thanks...lol. At least I am not alone. :)

Good to know. At least I have the peace of mind that I still caught some tasty crustaceans.

I have been out to the cement ships in Virginia also. Caught some croaker and flounder there. But anytime on the water is great, with or without fish or crabs.

@@MachFishing yes indeedy

The controller on my life vest is a wireless controller for my Bixpy Trolling Motor.

Also, thanks for subscribing!

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

The first lure was a beetle spin. The second dual lure is the same thing with a small shad dart tied 8 inches above the beetle spin. Thanks for watching.

Thank you for the reply. I am a Maryland crabber and fisherman trying to do more kayak fishing. Cheers!

Kayak Fishing, welcome to the addiction. One place I enjoy kayak fishing is Piney Point in MD. Lots of places to fish around the St Mary's River. Of course, for catfish, I like Mattawoman Creek Slavin's Boat Launch. Lowes Wharf on the Eastern shore is great which gives you access to Poplar Island shoreline.

Yes he was there...lol

Thanks. It was actually on the Chesapeake Bay. Sorry I could not be more specific.

Maybe I will get the chance to try out the deep theory.

Good luck!

you are welcome!

I do about a 1 to 5 ratio, Apple Cider Vinegar to water. When you put the liquid in the pot, it should stay below the grate at the the bottom of the steaming pot. Keep the cabs off the water solution.

I find using the thicker rope (line) reduces tangles in general. I think my line is 3/8 inch. for a kayak. Also, using your arm or my PVC guide and a taller (6 or 7 gallon) bucket lifts the rope out of the bucket more vertically thus reducing any tangles.

Thanks

Thank you so much Julie!!

Thank you!!

Thanks 👍 Thanks, I still would like to try to run a short crabbing trotline down your way to see how it produces. I wonder if people do not trotline for crabs because of the alligators?

Thank you!! But my birthday is today. The crabbing trip was an early birthday present.

All because of you. I got some inspiration! So thank you for posting your knowledge and have a great birthday!

Hey thank you. Good luck out there. Depending on the area you are crabbing, the crabs are found in 4 - 6 feet of water or 6 to 8 feet of water. They bite better on a moving tide.

@@MachFishing I ended up getting a dozen. I will definitely say it was a struggle at first. I accidentally dropped my basket in the water with my line on it. So spent the first 2 hours untangling it and then had to re lay the line because it was very slack. I also realized I have a very small net. I missed over 2 dozen crabs because they just jumped out of my net. Overall though I had a blast and will be back out again soon! I have a new appreciation for how easy you make it seem

It seems like they shut off early. Best crabbing in the morning. Also, I have noticed, at least for me that they crabs are big, but there seems to be fewer crabs. I know the MD crab report did say that the crab population took another downturn after an upturn last year.

I love watching trotlines! I live in Chicago so I cant fish for anything good 😪

Mine is actually today. So happy belated birthday to you.

Happy birthday! You had a great outing! 🎉😊

Thank you so much!

Birthday is today....but thankyou.

I am glad you were able to get the detectible Blue Catfish. I made some blacken blue catfish the other day and it was very good. For trout, they like clear water and grass beds/grassy shorelines. Find the grass and troll the edge of the grass. Fish seem to get more active as the tide is moving, either from low to high or high to low. Crabs also like eat during a moving tide. So yes, tides do affect fishing and crabbing for the most part.

Thanks allot Cole! I do not make my channel for TH-cam cash, I do it for the enjoyment of sharing and maybe teaching anyone of my fishing, cooking and outdoor adventures.

I maybe also trying to check out the Patuxent or another body water.

Thanks, I am glad you love my videos! A shorter net would not work on a kayak, since the prop stick that the baited line goes over is a few feet away on my kayak and when the crabs see you, then sometimes want to jump off or swim away from you. The extra length of the net will allow you to dive down for them or have a chance at chasing them and scooping them up. To your point I did, when I first bought my net, cut a few feet off of the handle which is what you see me using in my videos. My next goal is to build a lighter and more nimble net that has a big mouth and an aluminum pole. It should move through the water much quicker for a kayaker. Thanks again for your comment! Keep em coming. :)

Yes! Thank you!

Yeah, it is still early.