Helpful video! I am going to give kayak crabbing a shot this summer in Puget Sound. Used to go all the time as a kid (on our family boat) and have been craving crab lately.
@AquariumPlantLab, thanks for watching and your comment. I’ve done it up in the Puget Sound a few times. Crabbing regulations, seasons and zones are much more complicated in WA. Just make sure you are in a open area and look for other buoys in the area and you should be good to go! Good luck.
@@DADventurerNW Thanks! Laws are complicated I’ve been refreshing myself on them over the last few days. I live on Whidbey Island, some great crabbing to be had here! Most of Wa and Oregon if you know where to look 👀
Great Video I need to more understand how you are suppose to grab them without getting you fingers snapped of. I would like to try crabbing would you be will to teach us. Currently we are FL and will travel to WA for Summer. Happy to buy the license we have a Sunflower sailboat. 11 long and 3'5" beam. Happy to pay you for your time. Love to learn!
@@DADventurerNW they sure did. I caught them at Westport, WA! Great crabbing out there. I threw my pot out over the pier. Next time I’m bringing the kayak out
I am just getting situated into the kayak world. Bought a 2020 Old Town, hated the Minn Kota engine and having to have a battery. Sold it then got an 2020 Hobie 360 14. I want to be safe out there on that ocean and I heard the Hobie it's very sturdy. Yesterday I found a video about crabbing, laugh if you want but I didn't even know a lay person could go crabbing. I thought that was reserved for the professional fisherman in the huge fishing boats. So last night I watched many crabbing videos to educate myself before I go out and purchase all items needed to start crabbing. Out of the forty plus videos I watched, this one is by far the BEST. I learned so much in this one video, especially how to lower and retrieve the crab cage. You my friend have a new subscriber and I look forward to watching many other videos you post. Thank you. This video gives me that feeling you get when you want to tip someone for helping you.
Dizzy Peron. Thank you for your comment and compliment. Made my day! This is why I make these how to videos to help people get into these great adventures too. Crabbing from a kayak is awesome, and it's not hard, provided you have the right gear and technique, you can consistently bring home enough crab for a feast. What part of the world are you in? You may want to start in the bay, unless you have really calm seas. As you start buying gear, you should have a fish finder, with gps, so you can mark where your pots are, but also come back to the good spots in the future. There are so many great videos on how to rig up your kayak to fish. My advice would be to watch as many as you can before you start drilling and cutting. Also, before you start mounting things like a fish finder, tie down pad eyes, rod holders, etc., sit in your kayak first, tape down the items you want to mount, and make sure you can reach them from the seat and if they are in the right place in practice, and not just in concept. You can go crazy with these hobies, so take your time and figure out what you want before you start. Let me know how you do. Thanks again for watching.
@@DADventurerNW I live in the south Florida area. I have a new Lowrance fish finder and I just bought a new Hobie Pro Angler 360. I had the dealer hook up the fish finder and battery. I have an old Tanzer sailboat moored out in our inter coastal water way, for now I will pretty much drop my crab cages next to the sailboat and check on them daily on the days I crab. Again thank you for the information and lesson.
Steven Springer commented: "why no checking for male or female? thought we could only keep legal sized males? Hello Steven, you are correct, we can only keep the legal size males. Great question. I did check each crab as I grabbed them from the pot and measured them. Some of that footage got edited out so that the video isn't too long. And even after measuring, I check them again in the bag, just to make sure. Keeping a female would be an expensive mistake.
Tour ni Frank, thanks for watching. Just saw your kayak crabbing video. You got a red rock crab. I’ve done well in Half Moon Bay along the jetty for red rock crab. Keep at it. Give chicken a try for bait.
@@DADventurerNW Yes sir, thank you. My wife and are going back to Half Moon Bay this weekend again and yes I will use chicken for a bait this time. I hope I get lucky this time. Thanks again. I am new to kayak fishing and fishing in general and still learning. One thing though, it is so much fun and my wife and I are enjoying it a lot. We both just retired as we are now both 63 and fishing seems to be our choice of activities during retirement.
@@DADventurerNW Thanks for watching. That was my first catch and I wasn't sure a about the legal size so I let it go. Now we are hooked to crabbing. Learned a lot from your video also. Thank you.
@@aa6zi congrats on your retirement. Kayak fishing and crabbing are a great way to have fun, feed your family and get some exercise. As you get more into it, you may want to invest in a fish finder with GPS and a VHF radio, as both will help you find fish and stay safe. Keep at it and you will learn where the fish and crabs like to hang out.
@@DADventurerNW My mistake, I mixed up the Outback and the Pro Angler (which comes in both 12' and 14'). I was leaning towards a 12', so I'm glad to hear you've had good luck with yours in the surf.
@@ram_bam no worries. Honor makes lots of models. If you plan on going out in the ocean, I’d stay away from the Pro Angler. I’ve seen too many of them submarine coming in through the surf and they don’t do well with swells. In my humble opinion of course. The Outback is the SUV of the Hobies and is super stable for fishing and crabbing in e ocean.
@@DADventurerNW That's fantastic advice. Thanks for the feedback. I do remember reading somewhere that the Outback was the preferred model for the ocean. Do you mind if I ask what apparel you wear out? Your boots/waders? Thanks again!
@@ram_bam in the ocean, you will need a dry suit or wetsuit. Waders are not safe in the ocean. Some guys do it but I won’t fish with anyone who does because too many guys drown when their waders fill with water and flip them upside down. I wear a Kookatat Anglers suit. Check out Next Adventure in Portland as they are the go to shop for everything kayaking in Portland.
I really enjoyed your tutorial. Recently started crabbing from my kayak in Oahu. When you have time could you please give a list of the gear you use? You don't have to make a hyper link no worries. Happy crabbing Bruddah!
Phillip Rush, thanks for watching and your comments. I hear you guys get crazy looking crabs in Hawaii! For gear, here’s a brief list of the major stuff: Kayak- Hobie outback 2014 Dry suit- Kookatat Anglers paddling suit Traps- Danielsen or Promar collapsible cube traps. Jigging rod - Shimano Trevala S 10-30lb with an Okuma Coldwater line counter reel. The rest I can’t remember off hand. If there’s some specific gear you are curious about let me know. I’d also love to know if you can use the same gear in Hawaii for your crabs! Good luck.
Steven Polansky, thanks for watching and your question. When I launch from the beach at Pacific City, I drop my trap on the way out, then fish for a few hours or until I get my rockfish and lings, then pick the pot up on the way back. It’s usually not more than a few hours. There’s an area south of the rock that’s popular for dropping pots and is a sandy bottom. Have you crabbed there?
@@DADventurerNW No I have not. I am in Portland planning to do some crabbing in Nehalem Bay in my new Kayak in a few weeks. Thanks for the inspiration!
Cris Dalesio, thanks for watching and your comment. Getting wrapped up in the line could have ended very badly. Glad you are ok. Never bring the line onboard the kayak. Keep it out of the boat and pick it up later once you are done. How did you do on crabs? Where were you crabbing?
@@DADventurerNW Thanks man! Yes, salmon, sea-trout, macherell, cod and fish from the "cod-family". We also have halibut, plaice and a few other flat fishes here. I'm jealous if your lingcod, they look fun to fish and tasty. We don't have those here☺️
@@erikandersson8180, Sounds like you have a variety of fish to catch there. If you ever come across the pond to the Pacific Northwest, we should get out in the Pacific together and get you into some lingcod.
What is that bag you’re using to keep the crabs? Do you have a link to where it can be purchased? Actually, I think I found they’re a mesh dive bag...?
Jason Fornelli , thanks for your question. You are correct, it’s a divers goody or game bag. I’ve used it for everything from spear fishing to clamming to storing crabs. You can find these on Amazon or any divers supply store. I’ve had that one for at least 10 years.
Hey, I love that video! You did very well and explain things well also! Thank you. I also have an outback and am wondering if you could tell me a bit about your straps for the crab pot. Did you drill into the hull to attach the straps? Or put some kind steel loop on the outside of the boat? Or is the strap coming from inside the storage? Thanks for your time. I’m salmon fishing out in Puget sound and live the hobie for all these adventures!
D Platz, thanks for watching and your support. For the tie downs for the crab trap, I did drill into the kayak, and installed two nylon pad eyes, one on each side of the top edge of the kayak. Attached to each strap is a galvanized Coghlan's Arno Strap 60 In I ordered from Amazon. These can be loosened or tightened with one hand to cinch down the straps. I also have a large carabiner on the strap, which I can hook onto the outside of the trap and then cinch it down with one hand. When you install the pad eyes, make them close enough where you can reach them while seated in the kayak, or you won't be able to get to them on the water. It's a pretty cool setup and i've been happy with it. I've launched in and out of the surf many times and have never lost any gear. Let me know if this helps. Thanks again for your support.
Danny Tam US, Thanks for watching and your question. This is Pacific City in Oregon. There are many places here to launch a kayak from the beach or the bay. Down in Northern California, I've done kayak crabbing in Half Moon Bay and Monterey. There are some Bay Area Kayak Fishing guys who put out some great local videos down there too.
Aaron Sullivan , thanks for your comment. My kayak is a 2014 Outback. Love it. The PA is more of an aircraft carrier, great kayak but not for getting in and out of the surf. Outback is a better all around model, very stable in the water. What kind of kayak are you fishing in?
DADventurerNW just bought a new Outback and saw your post on NWKA. I guess I should have looked at your signature line for the boat type 🤦🏼♂️. I recently posted an intro on that forum and would love to get into the crabbing game but I want to gain some experience with the boat first 👍🏻
Aaron Sullivan , congrats on your new outback. There are tons of videos on how guys have set up their outbacks for fishing. Watch lots of them before you start drilling. Some of my initial ideas sounded great in concept until I actually sat in the kayak and tried them out before drilling. There’s no right one way, it’s whatever works for you. I’m going to do a video on my setup soon as I get lots of questions on what I’ve done. Mine is pretty efficient for what I do. Happy to chat on NWKA too.
Great video with lots of helpful tips!! Would you be willing to share what kind of trap and other tools/materials you use with any possible links of sites and stores to purchase them from? My partner and I just recently got into crabbing and I would love to get him a trap and all the fun accessories for Christmas.
Brittany Walsh, thanks for watching and your comment. Happy to help. Depending on where you are, these traps can be found in lots of places. I use the Danilesen square folding traps. I buy mine at store in Oregon called Fisherman’s Marine but they can be ordered there or from Cabelas or Amazon. I would suggest the model that has the flip open top as they are so much easier to open and manage than the ones where you have to collapse a side to open. You will also need. Bait cage, line, a line weight and buoy. You can get weighted line or just use a line weight. These traps are cheap, under $25. Cheap is good because sometimes they can get lost in the ocean or sucked out of the bay with the tide. For bait, I use either rockfish carcasses and/or chicken. Hopefully this helps get you started in Christmas! Let me know if you have questions.
@@DADventurerNW Amazing!!!! Thank you soooo much for your help! We've only been out to Netarts Bay in Oregon for crabbing so far, but we also want to try up in Port Angeles since my little sister and her husband just moved up there. Your help is super appreciated. Thank you again so much!
@@brittanywalshacro you are most welcome. Netarts is great. You can drop pots and then go clamming, and pick up your pots on the way back in. And, if you get skunked, you can stop at the Netarts Oyster farm and pick up some fresh and delicious Netarts oysters and enjoy them on the beach! Port Angeles is a great area with lots of fishing and crabbing opportunities!
U made crabbing from a kayak wayy to complicated. Get leaded line. Chuck ur crab trap down and watch the trap to make sure it doesn’t turn over. Simple, don’t over complicate things you’ll make it way harder than it needs to be. Also get a bucket and stick it in the back of ur kayak. Way easier to toss ur crabs in there then a bait bag.
David Casillas. Thanks for watching and your comment. Good ideas. For me the bucket doesn’t work because I go in and out of the surf, but in the bay that would be way easier than my dive goodie bag.
Is there a trick to actually pulling the trap out of the water into the kayak? I went crabbing last weekend and rolled my yak when trying to pull up a trap full of crab out in Puget Sound. I understand the balance aspect of keeping yourself centered, but when you have a full trap, that sucker can be kind of heavy. Thoughts? Thanks!!
Hello Steve. Great question. You are correct about a full pot being heavy; it's like trying to pull a piece of plywood off the bottom. For me, staying centered on the kayak with your body is key. In the video, you can see that I don't lean over the side when I'm pulling the pot so the kayak does not tilt to the side. Now, when you get the pot to the side of the kayak, grab the side of the pot with one hand and drag it onto the kayak while you are holding onto the handle on the other side of the kayak and slide the trap onto the kayak. It's not graceful, but it works. I've had 25 legal crabs in the pot at times, and it feels nearly impossible to get that thing on board, but just take your time, don't put the rope on the boat and yank that trap onto the deck. It also helps if you have someone else with you that can help stabilize or lift. Let me know if this helps.
Steve Hammond, you bet. Slow and steady is the ticket. Also, try to keep your kayak pointed directly into the swells so the waves hit you in the front of the kayak and not the side otherwise a swell hitting you from the side while you are pulling the crab pot will surely put you over the side.
Helpful video! I am going to give kayak crabbing a shot this summer in Puget Sound. Used to go all the time as a kid (on our family boat) and have been craving crab lately.
@AquariumPlantLab, thanks for watching and your comment. I’ve done it up in the Puget Sound a few times. Crabbing regulations, seasons and zones are much more complicated in WA. Just make sure you are in a open area and look for other buoys in the area and you should be good to go! Good luck.
@@DADventurerNW Thanks! Laws are complicated I’ve been refreshing myself on them over the last few days. I live on Whidbey Island, some great crabbing to be had here! Most of Wa and Oregon if you know where to look 👀
Great Video I need to more understand how you are suppose to grab them without getting you fingers snapped of. I would like to try crabbing would you be will to teach us. Currently we are FL and will travel to WA for Summer. Happy to buy the license we have a Sunflower sailboat. 11 long and 3'5" beam. Happy to pay you for your time. Love to learn!
Thank you for the education and entertainment. May your crab rolls always overflow.
Patrick Litwim, thanks
For watching and your comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I hope it helps you get into some crabs.
Liking my chops - great to see - and so smooth!
ET Athome, thanks for watching and your comment. I’m glad you are enjoying the video. Do you do any kayak fishing or crabbing?
Is the red bag just a normal catch bag? Watching from New zealand
Correct. It’s a normal divers catch bag. That’s for watching from New Zealand!
Great video, well done sir. That is quite a task from a kayak. Respect!!
Thank you for watching and your support. It takes a little practice and patience but it’s a lot of fun.
Thanks so much! I just went crabbing for the first time and got a nice dungeness!
Pfcaraujo, congrats. That's awesome. I hope the tips helped you stay in your kayak.
Where were you crabbing, and how deep were you crabbing?
@@DADventurerNW they sure did. I caught them at Westport, WA! Great crabbing out there. I threw my pot out over the pier. Next time I’m bringing the kayak out
I am just getting situated into the kayak world. Bought a 2020 Old Town, hated the Minn Kota engine and having to have a battery. Sold it then got an 2020 Hobie 360 14. I want to be safe out there on that ocean and I heard the Hobie it's very sturdy. Yesterday I found a video about crabbing, laugh if you want but I didn't even know a lay person could go crabbing. I thought that was reserved for the professional fisherman in the huge fishing boats. So last night I watched many crabbing videos to educate myself before I go out and purchase all items needed to start crabbing. Out of the forty plus videos I watched, this one is by far the BEST. I learned so much in this one video, especially how to lower and retrieve the crab cage. You my friend have a new subscriber and I look forward to watching many other videos you post. Thank you. This video gives me that feeling you get when you want to tip someone for helping you.
Dizzy Peron. Thank you for your comment and compliment. Made my day! This is why I make these how to videos to help people get into these great adventures too. Crabbing from a kayak is awesome, and it's not hard, provided you have the right gear and technique, you can consistently bring home enough crab for a feast.
What part of the world are you in? You may want to start in the bay, unless you have really calm seas.
As you start buying gear, you should have a fish finder, with gps, so you can mark where your pots are, but also come back to the good spots in the future. There are so many great videos on how to rig up your kayak to fish. My advice would be to watch as many as you can before you start drilling and cutting. Also, before you start mounting things like a fish finder, tie down pad eyes, rod holders, etc., sit in your kayak first, tape down the items you want to mount, and make sure you can reach them from the seat and if they are in the right place in practice, and not just in concept. You can go crazy with these hobies, so take your time and figure out what you want before you start.
Let me know how you do. Thanks again for watching.
@@DADventurerNW I live in the south Florida area. I have a new Lowrance fish finder and I just bought a new Hobie Pro Angler 360. I had the dealer hook up the fish finder and battery. I have an old Tanzer sailboat moored out in our inter coastal water way, for now I will pretty much drop my crab cages next to the sailboat and check on them daily on the days I crab. Again thank you for the information and lesson.
That's awesome!!!
ScareCro, thanks for watching and your comment! I appreciate your support.
in most instances other than this, you probably don't want to yell "I have crabs"
Totally agree. In every instance it is unwise.
Great tutorial! Thanks!
Genesis J, thanks for watching and your comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I hope it helps you get into some crabs soon. Let me know how you do!
Steven Springer commented: "why no checking for male or female? thought we could only keep legal sized males?
Hello Steven, you are correct, we can only keep the legal size males. Great question. I did check each crab as I grabbed them from the pot and measured them. Some of that footage got edited out so that the video isn't too long. And even after measuring, I check them again in the bag, just to make sure. Keeping a female would be an expensive mistake.
Nice. I haven't had luck crabbing on my kayak yet.
Tour ni Frank, thanks for watching. Just saw your kayak crabbing video. You got a red rock crab. I’ve done well in Half Moon Bay along the jetty for red rock crab. Keep at it. Give chicken a try for bait.
@@DADventurerNW Yes sir, thank you. My wife and are going back to Half Moon Bay this weekend again and yes I will use chicken for a bait this time. I hope I get lucky this time. Thanks again. I am new to kayak fishing and fishing in general and still learning. One thing though, it is so much fun and my wife and I are enjoying it a lot. We both just retired as we are now both 63 and fishing seems to be our choice of activities during retirement.
@@DADventurerNW Thanks for watching. That was my first catch and I wasn't sure a about the legal size so I let it go. Now we are hooked to crabbing. Learned a lot from your video also. Thank you.
@@aa6zi congrats on your retirement. Kayak fishing and crabbing are a great way to have fun, feed your family and get some exercise.
As you get more into it, you may want to invest in a fish finder with GPS and a VHF radio, as both will help you find fish and stay safe. Keep at it and you will learn where the fish and crabs like to hang out.
Great video. Are you using the 12' or 14' outback?
Rick Mottola, thanks for watching and your question. I have 2, 12’ 2014 outbacks set up exactly the same. Do they make a 14’ outback now?
@@DADventurerNW My mistake, I mixed up the Outback and the Pro Angler (which comes in both 12' and 14'). I was leaning towards a 12', so I'm glad to hear you've had good luck with yours in the surf.
@@ram_bam no worries. Honor makes lots of models. If you plan on going out in the ocean, I’d stay away from the Pro Angler. I’ve seen too many of them submarine coming in through the surf and they don’t do well with swells. In my humble opinion of course. The Outback is the SUV of the Hobies and is super stable for fishing and crabbing in e ocean.
@@DADventurerNW That's fantastic advice. Thanks for the feedback. I do remember reading somewhere that the Outback was the preferred model for the ocean. Do you mind if I ask what apparel you wear out? Your boots/waders? Thanks again!
@@ram_bam in the ocean, you will need a dry suit or wetsuit. Waders are not safe in the ocean. Some guys do it but I won’t fish with anyone who does because too many guys drown when their waders fill with water and flip them upside down.
I wear a Kookatat Anglers suit. Check out Next Adventure in Portland as they are the go to shop for everything kayaking in Portland.
Beautiful. Thanks for video.
Peter Z , thanks for your comment. I hope the video gave you a tip or two you can use.
I really enjoyed your tutorial. Recently started crabbing from my kayak in Oahu. When you have time could you please give a list of the gear you use? You don't have to make a hyper link no worries. Happy crabbing Bruddah!
Phillip Rush, thanks for watching and your comments. I hear you guys get crazy looking crabs in Hawaii!
For gear, here’s a brief list of the major stuff:
Kayak- Hobie outback 2014
Dry suit- Kookatat Anglers paddling suit
Traps- Danielsen or Promar collapsible cube traps.
Jigging rod - Shimano Trevala S 10-30lb with an Okuma Coldwater line counter reel.
The rest I can’t remember off hand. If there’s some specific gear you are curious about let me know.
I’d also love to know if you can use the same gear in Hawaii for your crabs! Good luck.
I'm curious what type of crab is available around Oahu. I've been wanting to try fishing in Oahu; crabbing would be better.
Yet another fantastic video! With all of these awesome adventures you are officially King of the Dads!
Allie D'Aquila - Thank you, you made my day. Adventures with you are always way more fun than doing them alone, even if you out fish and out clam me!
Awesome! Yum.
The Rush Room , thank you for watching and for your comment. I enjoyed your latest video as well. Great finds in your backyard!
Great video! How long did you leave the trap in water?
Steven Polansky, thanks for watching and your question. When I launch from the beach at Pacific City, I drop my trap on the way out, then fish for a few hours or until I get my rockfish and lings, then pick the pot up on the way back. It’s usually not more than a few hours. There’s an area south of the rock that’s popular for dropping pots and is a sandy bottom.
Have you crabbed there?
@@DADventurerNW No I have not. I am in Portland planning to do some crabbing in Nehalem Bay in my new Kayak in a few weeks.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Great tips! I got wrapped up in my line last weekend and now I have a good strategy for next weekend!
Cris Dalesio, thanks for watching and your comment. Getting wrapped up in the line could have ended very badly. Glad you are ok.
Never bring the line onboard the kayak. Keep it out of the boat and pick it up later once you are done.
How did you do on crabs? Where were you crabbing?
Excellent tutorial. Will use some of your tricks. /Fisherman from Sweden
Hello Erik! Thank you for watching and for your comment. Do you do crabbing in Sweden? What kind of crabs do you catch there?
@@DADventurerNW I'm relatively new to the crab game, but along our westcoast where I fish, brown crab are most common👍
@@erikandersson8180, that sounds awesome. I hope you find the crab. What kind of fish do you catch there? Cod, Salmon?
@@DADventurerNW Thanks man! Yes, salmon, sea-trout, macherell, cod and fish from the "cod-family". We also have halibut, plaice and a few other flat fishes here. I'm jealous if your lingcod, they look fun to fish and tasty. We don't have those here☺️
@@erikandersson8180, Sounds like you have a variety of fish to catch there. If you ever come across the pond to the Pacific Northwest, we should get out in the Pacific together and get you into some lingcod.
What is that bag you’re using to keep the crabs? Do you have a link to where it can be purchased?
Actually, I think I found they’re a mesh dive bag...?
Jason Fornelli , thanks for your question. You are correct, it’s a divers goody or game bag. I’ve used it for everything from spear fishing to clamming to storing crabs. You can find these on Amazon or any divers supply store. I’ve had that one for at least 10 years.
Hey, I love that video! You did very well and explain things well also! Thank you. I also have an outback and am wondering if you could tell me a bit about your straps for the crab pot. Did you drill into the hull to attach the straps? Or put some kind steel loop on the outside of the boat? Or is the strap coming from inside the storage? Thanks for your time. I’m salmon fishing out in Puget sound and live the hobie for all these adventures!
D Platz, thanks for watching and your support. For the tie downs for the crab trap, I did drill into the kayak, and installed two nylon pad eyes, one on each side of the top edge of the kayak.
Attached to each strap is a galvanized Coghlan's Arno Strap 60 In I ordered from Amazon. These can be loosened or tightened with one hand to cinch down the straps. I also have a large carabiner on the strap, which I can hook onto the outside of the trap and then cinch it down with one hand.
When you install the pad eyes, make them close enough where you can reach them while seated in the kayak, or you won't be able to get to them on the water.
It's a pretty cool setup and i've been happy with it. I've launched in and out of the surf many times and have never lost any gear.
Let me know if this helps. Thanks again for your support.
Awesome video, mind if I ask where this location is? I am from San Jose area, like crabbing and also thinking of getting a Kayak like this.
Danny Tam US, Thanks for watching and your question. This is Pacific City in Oregon. There are many places here to launch a kayak from the beach or the bay.
Down in Northern California, I've done kayak crabbing in Half Moon Bay and Monterey. There are some Bay Area Kayak Fishing guys who put out some great local videos down there too.
What kind of kayak is that? PA or Outback?
Aaron Sullivan , thanks for your comment. My kayak is a 2014 Outback. Love it. The PA is more of an aircraft carrier, great kayak but not for getting in and out of the surf. Outback is a better all around model, very stable in the water. What kind of kayak are you fishing in?
DADventurerNW just bought a new Outback and saw your post on NWKA. I guess I should have looked at your signature line for the boat type 🤦🏼♂️. I recently posted an intro on that forum and would love to get into the crabbing game but I want to gain some experience with the boat first 👍🏻
Aaron Sullivan , congrats on your new outback. There are tons of videos on how guys have set up their outbacks for fishing. Watch lots of them before you start drilling. Some of my initial ideas sounded great in concept until I actually sat in the kayak and tried them out before drilling. There’s no right one way, it’s whatever works for you. I’m going to do a video on my setup soon as I get lots of questions on what I’ve done. Mine is pretty efficient for what I do. Happy to chat on NWKA too.
Great video with lots of helpful tips!! Would you be willing to share what kind of trap and other tools/materials you use with any possible links of sites and stores to purchase them from? My partner and I just recently got into crabbing and I would love to get him a trap and all the fun accessories for Christmas.
Brittany Walsh, thanks for watching and your comment. Happy to help. Depending on where you are, these traps can be found in lots of places. I use the Danilesen square folding traps. I buy mine at store in Oregon called Fisherman’s Marine but they can be ordered there or from Cabelas or Amazon. I would suggest the model that has the flip open top as they are so much easier to open and manage than the ones where you have to collapse a side to open.
You will also need. Bait cage, line, a line weight and buoy. You can get weighted line or just use a line weight.
These traps are cheap, under $25. Cheap is good because sometimes they can get lost in the ocean or sucked out of the bay with the tide.
For bait, I use either rockfish carcasses and/or chicken.
Hopefully this helps get you started in Christmas! Let me know if you have questions.
@@DADventurerNW Amazing!!!! Thank you soooo much for your help! We've only been out to Netarts Bay in Oregon for crabbing so far, but we also want to try up in Port Angeles since my little sister and her husband just moved up there. Your help is super appreciated. Thank you again so much!
@@brittanywalshacro you are most welcome. Netarts is great. You can drop pots and then go clamming, and pick up your pots on the way back in. And, if you get skunked, you can stop at the Netarts Oyster farm and pick up some fresh and delicious Netarts oysters and enjoy them on the beach!
Port Angeles is a great area with lots of fishing and crabbing opportunities!
U made crabbing from a kayak wayy to complicated. Get leaded line. Chuck ur crab trap down and watch the trap to make sure it doesn’t turn over. Simple, don’t over complicate things you’ll make it way harder than it needs to be.
Also get a bucket and stick it in the back of ur kayak. Way easier to toss ur crabs in there then a bait bag.
David Casillas. Thanks for watching and your comment. Good ideas. For me the bucket doesn’t work because I go in and out of the surf, but in the bay that would be way easier than my dive goodie bag.
Is there a trick to actually pulling the trap out of the water into the kayak? I went crabbing last weekend and rolled my yak when trying to pull up a trap full of crab out in Puget Sound. I understand the balance aspect of keeping yourself centered, but when you have a full trap, that sucker can be kind of heavy. Thoughts? Thanks!!
Hello Steve. Great question. You are correct about a full pot being heavy; it's like trying to pull a piece of plywood off the bottom. For me, staying centered on the kayak with your body is key. In the video, you can see that I don't lean over the side when I'm pulling the pot so the kayak does not tilt to the side. Now, when you get the pot to the side of the kayak, grab the side of the pot with one hand and drag it onto the kayak while you are holding onto the handle on the other side of the kayak and slide the trap onto the kayak. It's not graceful, but it works.
I've had 25 legal crabs in the pot at times, and it feels nearly impossible to get that thing on board, but just take your time, don't put the rope on the boat and yank that trap onto the deck. It also helps if you have someone else with you that can help stabilize or lift. Let me know if this helps.
@@DADventurerNW Thanks for the detailed response! SLOW and STEADY :) Thanks again!! Very helpful.
Steve Hammond, you bet. Slow and steady is the ticket. Also, try to keep your kayak pointed directly into the swells so the waves hit you in the front of the kayak and not the side otherwise a swell hitting you from the side while you are pulling the crab pot will surely put you over the side.
@@DADventurerNW Thanks again for the helpful advice. Got our limit this weekend in just over an hour of the pots soaking!
Steve Hammond , that’s fantastic news! Assuming you stayed upright and in the kayak this time?