The Best Way To Rig Blue Crabs (For Bull Redfish & Black Drum)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- Want to know the best way to rig blue crabs to catch more redfish and black drum? Then you came to the right place. In this video we will teach you how to rig "bait" a blue crab the right way for different situations.
Rigging a blue crab seems easy, but there are actually many different ways to rig it (and a few ways to do it wrong as well).
And when you have the right blue crab rig, this can be one of the best baits for redfish.
If you want to target all sizes of redifsh, you can cut blue crab pieces for redfish.
Or, if you really want to target the BIG bull redfish, it's best to go with the full blue crab (see how to rig in the video).
Big baits = big redfish
Also keep in mind how important it is to have fresh blue crab. These drum won't hesitate to suck down a cut crab, but not if it has been sitting out in the sun for hours.
Any other blue crab or redfish bait tips you want to share or review?
Let us know in the comments.
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I bet that crab didn’t know he was gonna go through that when he auditioned to be on your channel😂 thanks for the video it was awesome
Thank you 4 educating us part of your viewers that needs help wish the best and stay safe and happy
Man you're an awesome instructor!! I appreciate you and all your videos. 👍🏾
Excellent demo, best I have seen, ever. Tight lines!
Every time I fish these they come back empty with a hollow shell 😅
Same thing but 8/10 times when I clean a redfish they have a crab in them
Usually im more of a catfish guy but i do love my reds and blacks and never used crab for bait before but heard they were good bait .That was some good advice right there brother will be trying this soon.
I use a cast net finger mullet, pin fish, bull minnows
Great tips...But the look on the crabs face was priceless
Been learning so much with Saltstrong instructive videos ...thank you 🙏
Great video! Gonna fish with crab for the first time today on the bottom. Tight lines 🤙🏻
When you pop the shell off, i prefer to hook it from the top leg hole thru the shell. the top shell is tougher than bottom shell, harder to break off
Going for Reds tomorrow morning. Gonna try that technique.
Have fun and let us know how it goes!
Very good and informative presentation.
Great video thanks from Galveston
Excellent video and demonstration! Appreciate all the pointers and look forward to you're next video.
blue crab more delicious then redfish bro, whatchayoudoin?? show me a way to catch blue crab with redfish bait
Not that small. They are better off as bait.
Thank you so much you helped me catch more fish 😎😎😎
Enjoyed the video ! Crab Lives Matter except when fishing !!
Great vid, thank you! New to saltwater fishing and don't have boat; can I use these set ups to fish in the surf or in tidal creeks, lagoons, etc.?
Great video!
Ok. Thank. You😊
6:00 3D!
Awesome video, Tony. Thanks buddy.
Thanks Telly! No problem!
Always throw the legs and all pieces of the crab in the water so marine life can feed off it.
I understand what and why your saying this and it is the best idea. However, those legs prolly fead some hungry birds lol
I am gonna try and at least use the claw meat for bait
Great video, thanks!
That poor crab was hurting.
🤣🤣🤣
But seriously, best vid ive seen for rigging blue crab.
👍🏻👍🏻
ya not a great day for that crab.
Thank you so much, brotha!
Good video
You know how to slay'em! Come to Charleston and I'll take you fishing...
Thank you so much nice job sir!
Black drum a good game fish fight? New to Florida
Black drum fight strong like red
I fish the inlets a lot and have found cutting them in half in current is a bad idea, ya lose most of the meat to the current. Just FYI
Great Video
Thanks
When hardheads or other unwanted fish are stealing your shrimp as fast as you can throw it out blue crabs is the best solution. Works best with small blue crabs you will have to catch yourself.
Thank you
thank u very match i like your videos
What hook size should I use for this? I’m pretty novice.
Depends on the size of the bait you are using. 1-2inch pieces of bait will fit well with a 3/0 or 4/0 hook. Always match the size of your bait to the hook, not to the size of the fish you're after.
How long do ya'll leave the crab soak before changing them out? They always seem to come back empty shelled and I go through so many crabs :(
Same issue here
I might just START by cracking the shell for scent and leaving it on...Reds have to crack a shell anyway normally...that way the crab has less of a chance of getting eaten up by smaller creatures and remains a larger target
Thanks! 🎣🦀
The "Flapper" fin is actually called the swimerett fin. Just fyi. Good video.
What could i catch with this set up in san diego bay ?
When fishing for larger fish from the beach is it better for the shell to be on or off?
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Awesome, Thanks...
Perfect! Thank you so much bro
No problem David!
Hey Tony, I notice that you're using the Live2Fish SUP. Can you do a comparison video on the pros and cons vs the kayak?
Can you use treble hook with it?
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You'd have to check local regulations. In Florida, for example, it's almost always illegal to use a treble hook with natural bait (live of dead). But that might be different where you are.
How about pinfish eating up my crab?
Great video! I'm stepping up to larger fishing and plan to do this tomorrow. I'm curious, is there a reason for the swivel vs say a uni knot? I'm thinking since we are fishing bait we won't be casting as much so the swivel isn't an issue.
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What kind of rod (power and lure weight) are using? Curious given the weight of a crab...
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What boat/ kayak is that behind you
Silly question but, were these crabs alive? If so, how concerned should I be about the pinchers?
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Please kill the crab before yanking it's legs off : )
Can someone explain to me why the leader is stronger than the line I do a lot of fishing but I don’t know the science behind that.
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I believe to prevent line breaks due to the rocks along the jetties.
@@TxHornyToad that makes sense I don’t know why I didn’t think of that
No fg or uni knot?
Can I just pick these up frozen from the grocery store? Would they still work pretty well?
Frozen generally fall apart and don't stay on hook as well as fresh.
No
That's why I use artificial baits.
Little mangrove snapper keep picking away at it before it finds my targeted species. Any suggestions?
Do a combination bait, by using bait tying thread. Combine squid with the crab. The snapper might not like it.
whenever i use blue crab i cut it in half and all the meat ends up out of the body am i doing something wrong?
It has to be fresh
Hook it like you know..every one has his way.
What size hook is recommended?
4/0 to 5/0 circle hook
Thank you!
Ditch the swivel and use a FG knot ....
🦂Lol 🍤 Crab 🦐lives 🐟matter? 🦀
Really?
I don't understand how y'all could catch him on 25-pound lb mono and 15 pound braid the Bull's I hook onto will easily snap that line weight even with the drag set as low as possible I wouldn't use anything under 50 some massive monsters out there.
Ive seen sailfish caught on 30 pound mono...
josue dominguez all about playing the drag right
No way you will get a bull red over 30" which will eat a bait like that on 15lb braid. Unless its all in his kayak. Maybe wear it down and follow it in the boat. Not from land or pier or jetty. Get spooled or broken off most certainly.
If fishing any kind of structure on bottom, betrer use 50lb braid and atleast 40lb yozuri leader
Are you a swivel guy?
The only time i really use swivels is when using a sinker with live or cut bait. If i am free lining or using artificials I always use an FG knot for the braid to leader connection. I try to avoid any extra "jewelry" on my rigs as much as possible.
when is the best time to use blue crab
Great question!
In all reality, anytime is a good time to use blue crab for redfish and drum as long as it's available at your local bait shop.
Tony Acevedo what if the blue crab is about a week old
One crab was killed in the making of this video💀
Two
I'd rather use the fish to catch more crabs! 😁😂😂😂🙋🏼♀️
Fucking savage lol
Wtf Eat the blue crab
man, that crab is ALIVE! and your ripping it to pieces? just discovered your channel with and really liked your test on line and distance, but this is putting me off bigtime!
If you catch blue crab to eat you either boil them alive or freeze them alive so....
you kill fish so whats the big deal what he did. NO difference
Get over it
Welcome to the food chain/circle of life
So sick of seeing people like you comment. What the hell do you expect him to do shoot the crab with a handgun first? Lmao get over yourself
Love the clear instructions but hated that you a live crab. It’s just cruel.
Don't fish then
K Seeker crabs have feelings too😮😮
thats waistefull