How to Rig a Blue Crab - All Popular Rigs for Giant Fish and More Fish!

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This video explains all the popular and most effective ways to rig a blue crab. Blue crab is one of the best baits for sheepshead, redfish, black drum, and almost all inshore game fish. In this video I explain how to do it correctly based on the species you are targeting. I also explain what are the most popular rigs for Blue Crab fishing.
The rigs explained in this video:
(Big) Fish Finder Rig - snap swivel, 2 way barrel swivel, 40=50lb test line and a 7-8/o hook. This rig is most effective for big drum. Big bull reds, big slab black drum, maybe tarpon, cobia, and other large game fish.
Bottom Sweeper Jig - if you haven't heard of these and you fish with blue crab you are missing out. Here is the link:
bit.ly/3fMm3G6
The Bottom Sweeper is most popular for fishing in and around structure whether that's from a pier, land based on a jetty, or from a boat or kayak
(Small) Fish finder rig variation with an egg weight sinker. This rig is the most popular and widely used by charter guides and there's a reason why. It catches fish anywhere.
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@jeffchihos1805 3 жыл бұрын

Using a 24-36in Leader(#1-3/0 Circle Hook) underneath a Popping Cork does really good on Red Drum,Rockfish,and Good size Speckled Trout in the Chesapeake Bay Shallows!

@jeredgeisler4729 3 жыл бұрын

Just started back up saltwater fishing found your channel and absolutely love it I have been learning a lot I’m out of Galveston Texas. Keep up the great videos

@luciuschappell4648 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be trying these out here soon. Good to see ya'll steady putting out videos!

@TimTimsTim 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid Jeff! Been learning a TON from your channel this past week. Keep em comin. Much appreciated!

@1fish2fish10 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you enjoy it!

@dougiemac8417 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wealth of information!!! I most definitely am going blue crab fishing tomorrow. Greatly appreciated!!! 🎣

@johnschall3013 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you on the bottom sweepers. They work awesome.

@garytingler3222 3 жыл бұрын

That is some great information. I have never fished with crab before. Thanks

@noahfarris4554 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Jeff, Been watching your videos for a while now and got my wife hooked on them too. Had a guy ask me for fish advice at work and I pointed him to your channel because you can go back through all your videos and find almost any topic you have questions about.

@simplyken44 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thanks.

@jodietaylor9995 3 жыл бұрын

You guys make the most versatile fishing videos. We enjoy them because you all cover all aspects weather you have a boat or not

@1fish2fish10 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! That is what we go for!! We want to make vids for EVERYONE!!

@johnschools1741 3 жыл бұрын

I have been fishing hampton roads all my life, and never thought to try this. Keep up the videos they are great!

@pwrgolfpr 3 жыл бұрын

I am new to saltwater fishing and been learning a lot from watching your channel... I spent a lot of time in the Dam Neck area and now live about two hours from VA Beach and will be heading out there soon... I hear you talk about the Chesapeake first, second, third, or fourth island, can you throw up a google map and show what those look like? Thank you so much for the vids Jeff, please keep them up, you guys are awesome!

@evancarter8740 3 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. Take me fishing with you!!!!!!

@jennywilliamson7208 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@lesk7652 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your willingness to share info fishing the Chesapeake waters! For someone who grew up next to the ocean but somehow ended up now living in the mountains it sure helps to increase our chances of catching more fish when I get the chance to get back down to the ocean. Regardless, being on the Chesapeake is awesome even if the fish aren't biting. How bout tarpon do you fish for them? Been after them for last several years but still haven't hooked up on one mostly due to not knowing the best places and time to fish for them been relying on my Florida tarpon knowledge but Virginia tarpon anglers don't share much information about this incredible fish and it remains on my bucket list. Also enjoy your cooking part of the vids definitely will give them a taste.

@lesk7652 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to ask, how has the flounder bite been this season?

@ebonywilliams6287 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you...the video was awesome!!

@briarfox637 3 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of the bottom sweeper rig. I'm fishing Galveston area. I call blue crab blue candy. In fact, taking my daughter to the bay tomorrow to try and get her on some bull reds.

@gregzvierko5254 3 жыл бұрын

Thxs highly informative.

@joescarpadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video! Looking to do some beach fishing at the North End of VB; wouldn't mind fishing with something that would catch something bigger than a spot, croaker, or roundhead...

@jeraldmcwilson2189 2 ай бұрын

Thanks brother. You help. Me. Ok

@jaronburkhardt7050 3 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely going to be trying this out next time I'm doing some pier or surf fishing!

@1fish2fish10 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@upsidedown4734 3 жыл бұрын

Caught a 8lb Drum with Hard Crab last week using the fish finder rig. DON'T PAY for crabs if you can help it! My son was using chicken legs on a string and catching them with a dip net off the bow while we we're fishing off the stern. They're plentiful and simple to catch. Bringing bait from the bow and turning it into Fish off the stern. Great day fishing and didn't spend a dime on bait.

@1fish2fish10 3 жыл бұрын

thats awesome!

@DeadCalmOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. grabbing some crabs this weekend. I'm a canoe and kayak fisherman. would love to see more kayak vids.

@1fish2fish10 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet we got more coming!!

@kiloj757maw 3 жыл бұрын

I think I just saw you guys ride by me!! Rock stars!

@jaylancaster5419 3 жыл бұрын

0:15 ... I sure hope you don't get snapped from that dead ass crab ... LoL

@nicholasfornaro6461 3 жыл бұрын

Never saw the bottom bouncer. Nice, more stuff I will buy, hahaha. A few months ago, I was fishing in Tangier Sound and the trout were only hitting soft crabs, not peelers. Crazy.

@c.p.beasley9132 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video appreciate the Info. How about a video on your Setups you got their from rod reel to line :D

@virginiaoutdoors1197 3 жыл бұрын

what's the best color and size of bottom sweeper jig to use? I want to try them but I don't know which one to try.

@1fish2fish10 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly they all work - I like the pink

@virginiaoutdoors1197 3 жыл бұрын

1Fish2Fish okay thank you!

@avdmeno 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't catch the size of the jig

@danielmartinek7157 3 жыл бұрын

Planning a trip in September what should I target

@386fishing5 8 ай бұрын

Never seen a video done on when it’s time to switch to a fresh piece of crab bait. A lot of the time I’ll reel in my crab bait and notice that meat is missing, should I switch to a new piece then or will a red fish still hit the crab shell?

@yeelor9604 3 жыл бұрын

Love your content!!

@Bobb1julie 3 жыл бұрын

Learn to have moocho rubber bands in your tackle box Jeff .. Take 2/3 bands and wrap them around the half 🐚 shell/innards. This will help to maintain your meat and help to create your chumslip

@Bobb1julie 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry •• CHUMSLICK

@lesk7652 3 жыл бұрын

Really good tip to help slow down smaller fish from eating out the crab meat on cut bait.! DG bag rubber bands thinner the better.

@Bobb1julie 3 жыл бұрын

Les K T U 👍

@Bobb1julie 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the rubber bands are a #19

@jodietaylor9995 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@jasonmiller5716 3 жыл бұрын

What size is that bottom sweeper jig??

@matthewcarley8379 3 жыл бұрын

Come and fish dixey bar in Mobile bay. Giant drum lots of fun. Blue crab work great!

@1fish2fish10 3 жыл бұрын

Just say when! WE want to come that way this fall

@matthewcarley8379 3 жыл бұрын

@@1fish2fish10 Me and my wife are retired we love to fish and are learning alot from your videos. Would love to take yall fishing, its alot of fun all along the gulf coast. We fish from Mobile to Bay St Louis. We have a boat and some gear.

@JDubbsadventure 3 жыл бұрын

Do you ever catch flounder on the 1/4 size blue crab?

@cjurica05 Жыл бұрын

What reel size and rod specs do you recommend when using whole, half and quarter crab? Is a long length necessary?

@brianfitch5469 9 ай бұрын

20-40 medium action rod or stronger. I prefer a 6000 series reel.

@theresag9901 2 жыл бұрын

Hi love your videos. What part of the Chesapeake do you fish MD or VA

@jesselw1017 3 жыл бұрын

What size is that bottom swipper jig?? (Weight/hook size)

@andywindsor 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Where do you park to get to that spot? I park at the Lesner Bridge and go out on the boardwalk but the beach can get crowded. Also, what is the weight of the bottom sweeper rig? Thanks

@ALSAIBANI 2 жыл бұрын

nice bro could tell me please What is the fishing rod brand in this video?

@zezekingyo2374 3 жыл бұрын

Now that it's too late for the crab, I want to pay respect for it after I take the leg part

@erockscott1184 Жыл бұрын

You didnt show the crab claw and leg rigging

@stevenfaul5630 3 жыл бұрын

Why don't you just catch your own crabs? Some of my best childhood memories are of catching crabs off of small docks. All you need is some string, a chicken neck, and a spark plugs for weight. Pull them up to the surface and scoop them up with a dip net.

@daveholland4889 3 жыл бұрын

Do y'all catch your own blue crab?

@1fish2fish10 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes! These were bought at a local tackle shop

@chrisbeale7879 3 жыл бұрын

Crabs need to be alive? I would think they're dead by the time you perform surgery on them. Where on the Bay are you? I'm in Kilmarnock. Any spots you want to reveal?

@tarshanewson 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely A Female 🦀 And She Is Big 💖💖💖

@CorBrooks 3 жыл бұрын

14:59 thank me later👍

@Chuck_Carolina 3 жыл бұрын

Appendage? OK, Mr Biologist, I bet you got straight A's. I just call them legs and you put the hook through its last knuckle. You will have to tell us about the regs in Virginia, but here in NC the crab has to be of legal size to use it for bait. It is one thing to buy them in the store, but if you are harvesting them - make sure you know the regulations for that area, as they can differ up and down the coast.