One of the cool things about those kids that cooked your crab at the end of the video is that those kids are all from different places in the United States they’re not local they get to stay here and work for the season and they give them housing and just a really cool experience on the Oregon coast
Hey PK , you are down in my stomping grounds for crabbing. Last time I went was about 6 weeks ago in Nehalem. I had never seen the water that clear before. We were dropping traps in 10' - 12' deep , and I could literally see the crab walking into our pots. Also......huge piles of sea grass would come in and just swamp the traps. With water that clear , I could not believe the other life I saw in there. 6" jelly fish every where , and also a giant yellow one , that was about 2' across , with 20' long arms! I scored a couple salmon while I was there too! Stay safe dude!
Another great video pK man I watch your crabbing and fishing videos all the time makes me want to sell everything and move out to Oregon. I live on the outer banks of NC surrounded by barrier islands and many miles of actually uninhabited coastline. In 5 minutes there’s no body around in the off season. Great fishing shrimping crabbing and offshore fishing for trophy fish is outstanding. Hey do you ever use shrimp pots? We atypically do not but use trawls and cast nets. I buy cheap cat food in can pop some holes in it tie a line to it drop it over let it soak by the dock then use either a floating light or lantern and cast over it filling my cooler up in no time. Also frozen corn meal balls dropped in the water works great same process! Have a great day my friend!!
I used shrimp pots all the time when I lived in Alaska in the 90's. We did really well with fresh herring as bait. I miss AK and hope to go back for a visit some day. I don't shrimp here in Oregon as I haven't found much info on it. NC sounds like a great place for shellfish. Take care.
Some nice crab.. I notice the opposite and have more success on the big 8+ foot tide swings especially when it falls overnight makes for fast limits the following morning. Key is making sure pots are well weighted and having at least 1.5 times rope for depth and keep pots well baited
Hey PK, Thank You for all your vids that you do:) I’ve heard you talk about high pressure when there are females before. Can you elaborate, what does that mean? Thanks again!
Been watching your videos as I am going to do some crabbing in Winchester bay in the next two months. Being an absolute novice, I'd like an opinion as to what type often to use for beginners fishing from the doc or pier? I see that you are a big Promar fan and I was also curios as to your thought on the ring sale nets they make. Thx for any suggestions..
Lol, you are so fearless of them crabs even though I’ve seen you get pinched numerous times during these crabbing videos ..I’m such a wuss compared to you. I’m way more timid and scared to get pinched 😂
I have been watching the videos of crabbing along the Oregon coast for a long time. One thing I have noticed is the bulk of the pulls are usually undersize shakers?? Is it because of the depths of the areas people go to or does it have something to do with the commercial crabbing tossing back all the shakers?
It's normal to get a lot of little ones. It's several factors, pressure being the main one. That bay is a zoo on the weekends so you get a lot of people crabbing and tossing back the smaller ones. It's like that with most or all bays in Oregon.
One of the cool things about those kids that cooked your crab at the end of the video is that those kids are all from different places in the United States they’re not local they get to stay here and work for the season and they give them housing and just a really cool experience on the Oregon coast
Hey PK , you are down in my stomping grounds for crabbing. Last time I went was about 6 weeks ago in Nehalem. I had never seen the water that clear before. We were dropping traps in 10' - 12' deep , and I could literally see the crab walking into our pots. Also......huge piles of sea grass would come in and just swamp the traps. With water that clear , I could not believe the other life I saw in there. 6" jelly fish every where , and also a giant yellow one , that was about 2' across , with 20' long arms! I scored a couple salmon while I was there too! Stay safe dude!
Nice report. I'm hoping to crab Nehalem one day. Never been there.
Hey PK..love your videos..so much fun and informative. Thank you...
Another great video pK man I watch your crabbing and fishing videos all the time makes me want to sell everything and move out to Oregon. I live on the outer banks of NC surrounded by barrier islands and many miles of actually uninhabited coastline. In 5 minutes there’s no body around in the off season. Great fishing shrimping crabbing and offshore fishing for trophy fish is outstanding. Hey do you ever use shrimp pots? We atypically do not but use trawls and cast nets. I buy cheap cat food in can pop some holes in it tie a line to it drop it over let it soak by the dock then use either a floating light or lantern and cast over it filling my cooler up in no time. Also frozen corn meal balls dropped in the water works great same process! Have a great day my friend!!
I used shrimp pots all the time when I lived in Alaska in the 90's. We did really well with fresh herring as bait. I miss AK and hope to go back for a visit some day. I don't shrimp here in Oregon as I haven't found much info on it. NC sounds like a great place for shellfish. Take care.
Great video PK.
Curious about the unfortunately married comment? Love your videos👍
Some nice crab.. I notice the opposite and have more success on the big 8+ foot tide swings especially when it falls overnight makes for fast limits the following morning. Key is making sure pots are well weighted and having at least 1.5 times rope for depth and keep pots well baited
That was a cool video.
If Jeff is open to taking someone else in a boat, split gas and I’ll do all the labor of pulling the crab up 😬 good stuff PK!
Hey PK, Thank You for all your vids that you do:) I’ve heard you talk about high pressure when there are females before. Can you elaborate, what does that mean? Thanks again!
Always use a long surf rod to get the distance you want without worrying about wading out, and also ware a life jacket.
PK can you find out from Jeff where he got those pots please??
Love watching your videos. Were you at Netarts bay? Looks like wash down was at waldport.
Yes sir. Waldport.
Been watching your videos as I am going to do some crabbing in Winchester bay in the next two months. Being an absolute novice, I'd like an opinion as to what type often to use for beginners fishing from the doc or pier? I see that you are a big Promar fan and I was also curios as to your thought on the ring sale nets they make. Thx for any suggestions..
Lol, you are so fearless of them crabs even though I’ve seen you get pinched numerous times during these crabbing videos ..I’m such a wuss compared to you. I’m way more timid and scared to get pinched 😂
I noticed that you don't use any crab attractant on the bait. Do you think that would make a difference?
Probably. I've never used it. It would be interesting to set up 2 pots with and without it, and see the results.
I have been watching the videos of crabbing along the Oregon coast for a long time. One thing I have noticed is the bulk of the pulls are usually undersize shakers?? Is it because of the depths of the areas people go to or does it have something to do with the commercial crabbing tossing back all the shakers?
It's normal to get a lot of little ones. It's several factors, pressure being the main one. That bay is a zoo on the weekends so you get a lot of people crabbing and tossing back the smaller ones. It's like that with most or all bays in Oregon.
What boat ramp is this
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