Tricking Big Sheepshead Into Biting My Lure, Kayak Fishing With The Cranka Crab 65mm Artificial Bait
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.พ. 2020
- In this video I'm catching keeper Sheepshead again with the artificial crab lure in a major Florida inlet. I've consistently caught big fish with the Cranka Crab over the past month from shore and while kayak fishing. There's no doubt in my mind now that Sheepshead are attracted to this fake bait. During this fishing adventure I was periodically applying some of the Procure Inshore Scent on the lures to make them even more like live crabs.
Highlights of what's in this video:
1. Catching Seabass and Sheepshead with the artificial crab lure that has Procure Inshore Scent on it
2. Reviewing my new quick release kayak anchor set up
3. Watching powerboats throttling though the Gulf of Mexico Florida Inlet
4. Enjoying dolphins swimming along side of my kayak
5. Some good pelicans in flight footage
6. Dealing with relentless rolling waves from big boats
Let me share a few tips with you on how to catch Sheepshead with the Cranka Crab 65mm lures. I generally cast the lure out, let it sink to the bottom, then I gently twitch the along the bottom during the retrieve. The application of the Procure Inshore Scent is very light and applied
about every twenty to thirty casts.
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Quick release ftw! 😁😁
Yes! Your video is awesome of the set up.
Going back to the old life jacket JC? Sounds like a good idea for the wake zone you were in this video.
Yeah, when I fish that pass I like to wear the larger vest that guaranteed to instantly float. That inlet certainly holds some things to be extra cautious about.
Great video J.C.. Those waves are a pain i bet..
Thanks for watching. Yeah, I have to really keep my eyes and ears tuned in to my surroundings at all times. I'm really grateful to have a kayak that allows me to fish that inlet though. When that huge boat came close to me in this video...that was a wake up call though. I'm guessing that captain wasn't watching his pathway very well. It was no less than a 36 footer running at high speed.
Rad Reeling Fishing JC I learned the hard way about the big waves. The same thing happened to me, but I didn’t pay attention and got smashed on the rocks. It broke my Pelican Hydryve and I had to paddle a long way back. Now I pay attention! Nice video! Keep teaching, I’m learning, from you too Mike D.
@@TheKayakWarrior Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. I'm headed over to catch up on your videos.
Enjoyed the video. Thanks
Nice trip JC! That dolphin encounter was very cool. I love the anchor system, definitely will be checking that out!
I enjoy seeing the dolphins most of the time. I haven't had them come that close to the kayak before. The anchor system is working great so far.
My favorite fishing channel on TH-cam! I don’t live far from where you fish!
Thanks for sharing encouraging words, greatly appreciated.
Jc I’ve learned a-lot from you. You are my roland martin for salt waters. I don’t ever catch shiet but I’m getting there.
Thanks for the great complement. I'm glad you are enjoying the content.
Great 👍 video JC !! Nice 👍 catch on those Sheepshead !!
Thank you for clearing that up, everyone. I only get to fish saltwater a couple of times a year, but it is a blast! I have two Cranka Crabs coming in the mail, from Amazon. I did talk with a guy at Cranka Crab and he said that they ship for free on orders of $75 or more. It doesn't take long to tally up $75.
Cranka crab baby!
Jc I love your anchor system for the kayak I’m going to set that up with mine good vid 👍😎
Thanks for watching. So far so good with the anchor system.
They definitely work. Got mine yesterday and caught a sheep this morning on it.
Awesome report, thanks for sharing.
I am glad you have the flg bro big shout out 👍
Right on.
JC - You boat flip them Sheepy's like Scott Martin on Bass Master's Classic Tournament Day.
Yeah, I can only do that with the Ugly Stik GX2 rod though. If I tried dong that with my all graphite Ugly Stik Inshore Select I'm sure it would snap. Thanks for watching and commenting. I love watching Scott Martin, great TH-cam channel too.
Looks like you have mastered kayak fishing in current. Ready to pull the big snook from under the bridges at night? Flairhawks at night from the yak is a blast.
Thanks for watching. Yeah, there are a couple of bridges I'd like to try at night sometime where the channels are no wake zones. I'm definitely getting better with my kayaking skills. Thanks for commenting.
It's a wonder all those fish don't draw in the sharks to your kayak making you the bait!!
It happens on the beach sometimes when I'm catching a lot of Spanish Mackerel, Jacks and Ladyfish. They are usually little guys about three feet long.
Nice to see Cranka Crabs doing well on fish over there... They're dynamite on bream in Australia mainly because bream tend to try and rip the claws off crabs first and the way the claws float up looks very natural
Id like to buy a Cranka crab but Amazon have been out for awhile.
I'd get your order in soon then! Thanks for watching.
Do you have any trouble setting the hook when you feel the nibble on those cranka lures? I've tried a couple different brands with single hooks. Definitely getting hits but hard to hook up i think due to the hook placement.. It seems like that's where Cranka has a huge advantage with those double hooks.
The hook set doesn't have to be very hard because the fish generally are getting mouth full of small super sharp hooks. I'm consistently catching fish on these lures with a very positive hook up ratio.
Nice 👍🏼
Hey JC..do you time the strike the same way as with live vait..I missed a few on another popular bottom jig..Do u wait until you feel weight and just start reeling or do you set the hook hard..even with those small trebles..?
Thanks
Thanks for watching. I set the hook right away.
@@RadReelingFishing Thanks man...
when top water 120 comes in handy lol
Thanks for watching. Your comment's one to ponder for sure.
Enjoying your videos sir. Love the positive attitude no matter what you do.
I hear you can easily replace the treble hooks with new treble hooks and put some foam claws on them like you have shown us to do.
Thanks for watching. The treble hooks are a bit challenging to change. I replaced the treble hook on that crab The split rings are super small and I have short fat fingers. Cranka Crab for the win though!
Rad Reeling Fishing yeah, I can see this being an issue. I have some plyers with a tip designed to be used with those split rings. Maybe that might help. Fish on!!!
Love the videos!! Ever tried Mussels? Took them for test run at the Jetties and did alright. Need to do a side by side with crabs later. hoping to post later this week. Keep up the great content!
Thanks for letting me know. Please don't post comments about your videos or channel on TH-camr's channels. Creators will report them as SPAM and then TH-cam won't post your comments. Just giving you a TH-cam tip. Create great content and you will succeed. Thanks and good luck with your channel.
@@RadReelingFishing appreciate the tip! Did not intend to spam your channel. 😟 will be more aware going forward. Tight lines!
@@FaithNFishing No problem, new creators do this sort of thing often where they mention their channels in hopes of a viewer checking them out to build their subscriber base. The reason I know they end up as spam is because in the comments review section of my dashboard there's an option for possible Spam comments. Most comments where people mention their channels directly or in an indirect way end up in the spam section to be reviewed. Keep uploading quality content and on a regular basis and your channel will grow rapidly. TH-cam will automatically try to help out new channels as long as they are uploading on a consistent basis and the response from viewers is good. There's tons of competition in this sector, half measures won't win the views these days. Thight lines to you too.
Hey JC, great vids my friend! You might consider putting some removable pontoons on your yak for when your in the pass and it's a little precarious with boat traffic. I had some on a 13' canoe that was prone to flipping even in calm water, solved my problem.
That's something to consider for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Nice Nice Nice , wtg JC
What is a "little sea bass"? I am not familiar with the fish, probably because I'm a freshwater guy trying to learn about salt!
Thanks for asking. I don't know much about them. I have hear they are delicious to eat though.
Hey rad does sheep heads eat at night
I have caught a couple by accident at night before. I've read that they don't really feed at night much though.
Enjoyed the video..btw what line type & weight do u use ? Is that yellow
I use blue or yellow fifteen pound test braid most of the time. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@RadReelingFishing wow..ok many many videos ago ..u used mono because of all the breakoffs so I did as well.. but I too have swung back around to braid..do u find a sensitivity advantage to the 15 over 20lb?
Thanks much!
@@mk-xh6jt I fish out of the kayak a lot now and the fifteen seems to be a little smoother for casting. Periodically I use straight mono for Sheepshead fishing at the jetties with live shrimp or when I'm catching Pinfish.
@@RadReelingFishing thank you..Im quite a bit older but value your fishing intuition a lot
Always enjoy the videos. Keep crankin' them out brother.
P.S. Love the ball cap (need one) but what does it read?
Thanks for watching. The hat says "coastal conservation association".
@@RadReelingFishing .thx JC
Besides online were can I buy cranka crabs at sir
I don't know, great question!
I'll tell my son...i dont get out much anymore..
Great vid JC. Have you tried the single hook Cranka's? Just picked up 2 and are gonna try them up here in Tampa Bay. These lures are outstanding.
I have not. The company sent me two to try. People are saying the would be good for Tarpon and Black Drum.
Is it legal to use treble books for Sheepshead?
You will find the answer here: myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/sheepshead/
So it's just illegal for live/dead bait?
@@afivecents That's the way I read it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I will be coming to Cape Coral this spring, mostly for the Spanish Mackerel at Nokomis and whatever else that it there.
@Adam Austin Thanks for joining in on the conversation.