Best Crab Lure For Sheepshead (Chasebaits Crusty Crab Review)

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Salt Strong

Salt Strong

Күн бұрын

Want to catch sheepshead on artificial lures?
I’ve been testing out these Chasebaits Crusty Crabs recently, and I now have enough experience with them to where I can share this accurate review (let's just say these fake crabs catch a lot of sheepshead).
Joe and I have been catching a ton of big sheepshead with them, so there are a lot of pros, but they’re not perfect, so I’ll share what I don’t like about them with you as well.
In particular, there's this one way I was using them that caused them to be ruined very quickly, but once I stopped doing that, they started lasting much longer.
And, as a bonus, I’ll also tell you where and how we’ve been catching sheepshead on them.
This is key, because if you're not fishing in the right type of spots, or retrieving them the right way, you probably won't catch anything with them.
If you want to catch more sheepshead, check out this review.
Have any questions about these lures?
Have you used them before?
Let me know in the comments below!
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@jelly_fishing
@jelly_fishing 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review breaking down pros and cons. Great to see OTIS on board
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pablo!
@NicksterFL75
@NicksterFL75 4 жыл бұрын
I just received my crusty crab and can't wait to try it out. Great review.
@reelboiangler5497
@reelboiangler5497 2 жыл бұрын
Did you catch anything?
@Anglerfish2050
@Anglerfish2050 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! These lures are great for sheepies!
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 2 жыл бұрын
they work great for sheep!
@FruitvilleBoy
@FruitvilleBoy Жыл бұрын
For the con on the first one of the tear from skipping under docs. This is a tip that I have learned from other bass fisherman like Roland Martin. They all bring superglue with them on their boats. I would think a dab of superglue would fix that problem when the tear separation happens. It would be worth a shot.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@sbarrett8900
@sbarrett8900 3 жыл бұрын
Nikko makes some nice crabs. I'd like to see you do a review of them. They have a giant 6" crab that looks really nice and a small 1" version, too.
@davescheer5038
@davescheer5038 3 жыл бұрын
Haven’t seen crusty crabs but will definitely look for them I did pick up a 5 pack of just 1 inch blue crabs bodies by Savage gear and you can use a jig , single hook, Carolina style , but I think a single hook like your doing is best it looks natural I’m going to try them soon I’m anxious to see how they work , I paid $4.99 for a pack of five crabs and they look just like real they are sented , tight lines guys !
@grimmscot9703
@grimmscot9703 4 жыл бұрын
Pro cure will work on these as well if you want to add some scent.
@BrettFox
@BrettFox 2 жыл бұрын
For the issue with the weak point where everything attaches. Could you apply a little bit of thin UV resin and seal it on there to strengthen that spot, basically adding another layer or two or material to buffer against the skipping issue. I am gonna buy some of these for an upcoming trip to try out and I think that might resolve or at least hold off the issue a little longer.
@tylerb.2511
@tylerb.2511 3 жыл бұрын
Mend it bait glue could possibly help with the longevity issue.
@Elthenar
@Elthenar 4 жыл бұрын
100% agree with all of this. I've been using them for a little over a year now and the Sheepies love them. Plus, these are the most durable plastics I've ever used. At least as tough as Zman stuff. I've got one with at least 20 sheeps caught on it and it still looks great. The biggest problem I've has is that it's really easy to snag them.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Yes, the snag problem is another con... but they at least don't have treble hooks like some of the other crab lures.
@Elthenar
@Elthenar 4 жыл бұрын
@@Saltstrong I've got some of the bigger Smash Crabs too. I am just waiting for the tarpon to show up in order to test them.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
@@Elthenar Cool. Please keep us posted to your results when you are able to put one in front of a tarpon.
@davidwhite478
@davidwhite478 3 жыл бұрын
Zman needs to make some! Id buy a zman crab
@TeamHardLife
@TeamHardLife 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool and hopefully they can keep their products strong and or also improve that weak point
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, any improvements would make me like them even more.
@TeamHardLife
@TeamHardLife 4 жыл бұрын
@@Saltstrong they already come with a hook in place right?.. or can you rig your own way?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
@@TeamHardLife The Chasebaits Crusty Crabs come pre-rigged.
@TeamHardLife
@TeamHardLife 4 жыл бұрын
@@Saltstrong cool deal thank
@TeamHardLife
@TeamHardLife 4 жыл бұрын
@@Saltstrong also check my other comment about the farm raised shrimp deal... because over there they were fining guys for using farms raised shrimp..they also hammered some other tackle shops... I post my video link sharing that info.
@jeffreypoling7780
@jeffreypoling7780 Ай бұрын
Do you use any weight?
@james3102
@james3102 3 жыл бұрын
I tried them last but had no luck. I will try other again with savage crab
@vandamann
@vandamann 2 жыл бұрын
Has anyone tried this for Tautog (blackfish)?
@peterhilburger7342
@peterhilburger7342 3 жыл бұрын
Otis is so cute!!!
@labtrainer09
@labtrainer09 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice for an apparently great crab bait. How much does the Crusty Crab weigh? What spinning rod and line were you using to cast it so effectively?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 2 жыл бұрын
Daiwa Fuego 2500 with JBraids 8Grand
@vmonroig21
@vmonroig21 4 жыл бұрын
maybe you can use some clear gorilla glue to hold the crab together when skipping .
@gerardamitranno8837
@gerardamitranno8837 4 жыл бұрын
vanessa M I like your thinking !!
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Very true!
@robbiejohnson3698
@robbiejohnson3698 4 жыл бұрын
Great tip thanks
@TeamHardLife
@TeamHardLife 4 жыл бұрын
Yes that gorilla glue is awesome and flexible as well .. I use it for a lot of things especially when doing hollow core braid splicing over mono or even solid braid..
@LightTackleEthusiast
@LightTackleEthusiast 2 жыл бұрын
@@TeamHardLife i love your videos
@jacobkilgannon6059
@jacobkilgannon6059 3 жыл бұрын
Will this work fort sheepshead on the beach, fishing from a pier?
@BlueSky-fr5yq
@BlueSky-fr5yq 3 жыл бұрын
Don't see why not
@RH-qk5lt
@RH-qk5lt 4 жыл бұрын
Love seeing how excited Otis gets. He knows when you've hooked one! Hilarious. Have you tried any other crab lures for sheeps head? Specifically the Almost Alive fiddler crab? They're about $10 for 8. No hook no weight though.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
The only other crab lure for sheepshead that I've tried so far is one from Savage Gear. I'll post a review of it next week.
@Funboy870
@Funboy870 4 жыл бұрын
i bought a pack of these almost alive fiddler crabs. im still looking for a decent way to rig them.
@RH-qk5lt
@RH-qk5lt 4 жыл бұрын
@@Funboy870 I know. They're not as easy as Chasebaits but they're considerably less expensive. I've caught a few fish with them rigged with a 1/0 circle hook and a split shot. Also same hook and a slip bobber. I really like how good they look and there durability is excellent. My problem is, I have a limited amount of time I get to fishing them.
@Funboy870
@Funboy870 4 жыл бұрын
@@RH-qk5lt I've rigged them on a split shot as well but haven't had time to fish it long enough to catch anything. But I'll give it another try. Thanks for the reply 👍
@RH-qk5lt
@RH-qk5lt 4 жыл бұрын
@@Funboy870 Well let me know if you find a secret way. When it comes to fiddler crabs, I've found nothing works better than the real thing.
@tugcrazy
@tugcrazy Жыл бұрын
Do you use any leader with these? Also where would you add any additional weight if you had a bit of current? Just some split shot about 6" above on the line or any better recommendation?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your question! We have a massive library of fishing tips on our website along with a search feature to let you quickly filter down to find help you're looking for, so just go to www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tips/ and use the Search feature in the top menu. Note: If you don't see the exact answer you're looking for, just leave a comment in the post that most closely matches up with your search and one of our coaches will respond to your question... our coaches only make time to answer questions that get submitted to our website.
@chrisjones720
@chrisjones720 Жыл бұрын
Yes you can do that bro. I would definitely use either a mono or fluorocarbon leader. I wouldn’t use a leader more then 1 ft that way you can feel the bites more.
@777sgiles
@777sgiles Жыл бұрын
Can the bottom piece be strengthened with silicone glue?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your question! We have a massive library of fishing tips on our website along with a search feature to let you quickly filter down to find help you're looking for, so just go to www.saltstrong.com/ and use the Search feature in the top menu.
@eenrique4053
@eenrique4053 4 жыл бұрын
What colors were those?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
The one on the left is called "Tan", and the one on the right is called "Sandcrab"... both seem to work equally well in clear and moderately clear water.
@Callsign_KillerB
@Callsign_KillerB 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe you could add a small amount of super glue to the weak spot to harden it prior to skipping 🤷🏼‍♂️
@clintonphillips8205
@clintonphillips8205 Жыл бұрын
Got some off of Amazon. First use caught a Toadfish a.k.a Mother in law fish. During hook removal the eyelit of the hook snapped off. UGH!!
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Funboy870
@Funboy870 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you can use these crabs on a dropshot?
@samrudnick2779
@samrudnick2779 3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you could but you’d basically give up the action they have scuttling on the bottom
@seanchandler7513
@seanchandler7513 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing with a dropshot for heavy current areas with some procure
@LongviewGarage
@LongviewGarage 4 жыл бұрын
If it breaks then super glue it back together, that might help 🤷🏻‍♂️
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Very true. It's probably a good idea to actually put glue on it before using to help prevent tears.
@roman6188
@roman6188 Жыл бұрын
How to buy it in the UK???
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
We currently are not shipping internationally but hope to offer this service in early 2023. Thank you for your understanding!
@saltbones4141
@saltbones4141 3 жыл бұрын
Cranka Crabs. Only way to go
@BlueSky-fr5yq
@BlueSky-fr5yq 3 жыл бұрын
If you can find them
@shamsudheenm9865
@shamsudheenm9865 4 жыл бұрын
real crab and chesbait crab which one fast catch fish
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
I caught most of my keeper sheepshead this winter/spring on the crab lures vs. live crabs.
@cjfish6349
@cjfish6349 4 жыл бұрын
Super glue the body to the weight. Makes them last longer.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@tiast1641
@tiast1641 Жыл бұрын
Otis made this video much better
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Otis makes everything better!
@theloosemoose8200
@theloosemoose8200 2 жыл бұрын
1 drop of Krazy glue fixes that issue
@jamesburnett9741
@jamesburnett9741 4 жыл бұрын
Put a drop of super glue on the hook and bait
@DanTheFishMan
@DanTheFishMan 4 жыл бұрын
Cranka crab is far superior. I highly recommend the cockle or fiddler on pillons. The sand crab on jetties an rock piles.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Have you tested the Cranka crabs against these crab lures from Chasebaits? The Cranka crabs look nice, but I just can't see the reason to pay so much more for the Cranka crab when it has a much higher chance of getting snagged on the structure due to having two sets of treble hooks mounted on the edges (seems like a huge snag risk).
@DanTheFishMan
@DanTheFishMan 4 жыл бұрын
@@SaltstrongI definitely see your point in the price... I will definitely give it a try that's for sure .I can tell you this cranka crabs have foam floating Claws that helps reduce snags.I'm actually going fishing tomorrow wish I had the others to try LOL
@DanTheFishMan
@DanTheFishMan 4 жыл бұрын
@@Saltstrong ok so I just became a member of salt strong!! I got my free slam shady paddle tails !( Thank you) I also just ordered the chase baits crabs and look forward to seeing how they do!!
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
@@DanTheFishMan Welcome to the Family Dan! We're pumped to have on you board. Hope you enjoy your new lures.
@fahronyoung8810
@fahronyoung8810 3 жыл бұрын
So there the better? And where to find them?
@stevelake5943
@stevelake5943 3 жыл бұрын
Super glue
@pickle6759
@pickle6759 11 ай бұрын
Glue them on and now you can skip again . Your welcome
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@0ZZYM0F0
@0ZZYM0F0 4 жыл бұрын
Both crap compared to Cranka Crab
@BlueSky-fr5yq
@BlueSky-fr5yq 3 жыл бұрын
We're do you find the cranka crab
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