I Used FAKE CRABS to Catch HUGE Sheepshead!

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Жыл бұрын

THE RESULTS ARE IN! Today we find out which fake crab is the best for catching sheepshead! In this video I head out kayak fishing for sheepshead with one goal... find out witch crab lure is the best for not only catching sheepshead but BIG SHEEPSHEAD! The crab lures we chose for this challenge were the Cranka Crab, Savage Gear Duratech Crab and Berkley Gulp Sand Flea Crab. Check out the video to see which crab performed the best.
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@braydenbanks642 Жыл бұрын

man i’d love to see the vudu shrimp tested on the shrimp section, i’ve seen it have success for other species but i’ve never seen it for sheepshead, just suggestion brother, great video!

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I’ll definitely throw the Vudu shrimp in the mix

@jasonkolacinski6065 Жыл бұрын

I second the vudu shrimp. Love that lure. Never tried it for sheeps though.

@TexasSlamFishing Жыл бұрын

Yes the Cranka Crab is what I expected to win from all of the reviews I've seen for best sheepshead crab lures. Problem is they're a bit of a pain in the arse to order and very expensive.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I agree, very expensive especially if you lose them lol

@nathanlester5054 Жыл бұрын

1st place goes to the Cranka Crab with the Berkley Gulp Sand Flea Crab placing second. I was most impressed with the action you were getting on the Cranka Crab! I also enjoyed the video and appreciate you doing this comparison test.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I would have to say i pretty much agree with that. I love doing these types of videos so I see more in the future.

@jasonbusby8711 Жыл бұрын

Where did you purchase the Cranka Crab. This was my first time seeing it!

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

@@jasonbusby8711 I got it online on their website. Cranka Lures.

@charlescoleman6970 Жыл бұрын

Learning a lot from you, rarely get to go fishing in the ocean, next time I get to go I won't be wasting my short time there trying to figure it out, instead I'll be catching fish and thanking you my good brother 10👍 up to you!!!

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother good luck out there hope you get on em!!

@NAUTILYFE Жыл бұрын

Nice one man! 🤙🏼🎣

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@conner_t3349 Жыл бұрын

Good seeing you on the water hate I didn’t get to see you land one. Ready for the shrimp video!

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Yessir!! You as well brother, thanks for saying hello on the water I’m sure I’ll see you out there again soon.

@raymondsanborn7763 Жыл бұрын

For the money, I'll go with the sand flee although they anr not found around the merrimac river/beach in Massachusetts or New Hampshire

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

They are definitely the best priced considering the high probability of losing a lure lol

@seanvarone6380 Жыл бұрын

Boom! Great video and awesome content as always brotato! Looks like the Cranka Crab out fished the others for sure! Did a lot better than the last time you used it as well! The Crusty Crab from Chasebaits has interested me. I had one until recent events. Lol... Looking forward to your next video!!!

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, I definitely need to try the Crusty Crab I’ve heard a few people mention that one.

@lynnchapmon3144 Жыл бұрын

I would go back to the crickets

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I might do that again soon.

@basilal-bader7143 Ай бұрын

You should try the mussel vibe from outback breamer baits. It's a killer on the pilings.

@ontheline3734 Жыл бұрын

Buddy I really enjoyed that video. I just hit the sub button. Never used fake crabs at all. I may give it a try when bait is scares in the winter time. Great channel buddy. That’s how fishing shows shud be.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate it!!

@twotoned2774 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Cranka Crab wins by a mile. I would love to see shrimp lures catching sheepshead.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I’d have to agree with you! I’m looking forward to putting that one together!

@El_Gallo_de_Pesca97 9 ай бұрын

Nice video, I bought the savage gear blue crabs, it's been ten years since I caught my first and last sheepshead and the idea of these lures is a cool one. I'll be paying the pilings a visit this weekend!

@southernsalt 9 ай бұрын

Good luck brother!!

@aurorasalinas1215 Жыл бұрын

Crank got them

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Yessir!

@flawdacountryboy Жыл бұрын

You should try those chase bait crabs, I’ve had really good luck with them for sheepshead but the con is they are really light and hard to keep in the strike zone with current. Those savage gear crabs have worked really well for me catching reds in the marshes. I’ve used them for sheepshead without any luck

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I’ve been hearing a lot about the chase baits I’ll be picking up a few!

@4ktrey517 Жыл бұрын

I would love a red on the savage gear crab , I absolutely stick the Sheeps tho

@rodneyhendrickson9811 Жыл бұрын

I like the first one you was using I use some of them Shrimp tails under the docks in Texas They are good too

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Nice! Yeah I agree the Cranka was pretty dominant on this trip.

@stansmith7118 Жыл бұрын

Shrimp, shrimp and shrimp please!! I’d like to see that for sure.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I’m sure it’ll be a good one and it’s looking like it’s definitely gonna happen lol

@emeraldtidesoutdoors Жыл бұрын

I've heard great things about the chase baits crusty crab. Might be worth a try.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I’m hearing a lot about it. I’m definitely throwing it soon!

@GetOutTheHouseGoFish Жыл бұрын

Great video, I have the same artificial crabs to try out, hadn't got around to trying them out but now that the sheepshead tournaments are coming up I'll have to try them out since all the baitshops run out of fiddlers pretty quickly. I have been using mussels and mud crabs instead and been pretty successful. #GetOutTheHouseGoFish

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Nice, good luck brother!!

@jimmyfumbanks6081 Жыл бұрын

The Wood Piddock (Matesia striata ) occurs in waterlogged timbers ranges from N. Carolina to Brazil. Also known as Shipworm or Pileworms. The Worm is probably a natural food for the Sheephead around the rotting wood pileings . The Oysters also can get worms boring into the shell.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I think you’re probably right. I have seen oyster worms

@Calebroberts7508 Жыл бұрын

Try the Gulp peeler crab and chasebait crusty crab.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Definitely doing the crusty crab next. I’ll check out the peeler crab!

@FaithNFishing Жыл бұрын

Watching you fish that structure makes me want to make a trip up that way!! You get some monsters up there! Cranka Crab for the win! I also notice Savage gear has a small plastic tube on the tip of the hook that can easily be missed before using it!

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Man this really is a one of a kind place especially for sheepshead! Yeah I’ve made that mistake with the hook cover before, I felt pretty dumb after missing a few fish lol.

@FaithNFishing Жыл бұрын

@@southernsalt haha, trust me, you are not alone on that one!

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Lol I did it offshore with a slow pitch jig. Getting nailed left and right just to look later and find hook covers 😂

@FaithNFishing Жыл бұрын

@@southernsalt 😅

@tingxiao7463 Жыл бұрын

try the chase bait crusty crab lure

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I feel like this one is a crowd favorite! Definitely going to throw it in the mix

@jdods8398 6 ай бұрын

Hook probably bent when it smacked the pylon first cast.

@mackjenkins7721 Жыл бұрын

Hello brother how are you doing? I just wanted to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas to you. I hope you enjoyed your holiday with your family. I hope this Strong cold front didn't hard you to bad. I see you was still able to get out & fish. You take it easy buddy and be careful out there.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

It was a good Christmas all the way around, I hope you had a good one as well! I didn’t venture out to much during the front but just now getting back out there.

@robertward8960 Жыл бұрын

whats the best way to catch sheeps of bridges

@twitch92573 Жыл бұрын

Think i see u out there was this in south MS?

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

That may have been me.

@ugglyfaceproductions 7 ай бұрын

Do video with small crabs from Temu...

@southernsalt 7 ай бұрын

🙌 I actually dropped one a few weeks ago

@jonathancox8190 Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see you test the zman kicker crabz

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

First time I’ve heard of this one. I’ll check it out!

@joeld1801 Жыл бұрын

I think the kicker crabz are way too big, and are more of a swim bait. The crusteaz or TRD crawz would be more appropriate in my opinion, the zman buoyancy will make the claws stand up.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

First time hearing of a few of these. I’ll have to check them out.

@rec1015 Жыл бұрын

Hello there, Great video. What kind of octopus hook did you use on the sand flea, circle , or bait holder hook?

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Circle

@fishingjimcolon4339 Жыл бұрын

Cranka crab

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

🙌

@teetimeaz 2 ай бұрын

You may not have enough exposed hook. Try a 2/0. Octopus.

@Conservative_Pulse Жыл бұрын

Do the nightwalker by salt strong

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Isn’t that a top water?

@JJP301 2 ай бұрын

where do you get the cranks crab

@southernsalt 2 ай бұрын

Crankalures.com

@stevehogan8829 Жыл бұрын

Well, you would have had 3 or 4 fish for the fryer. That's pretty good for a day. If you consider changing tides, differering times of days... I'd say the Cranka Crab wins but they all sure worked. Very Interesting. I'd like to see another vid just like this Same 3 lures but start with the 2 for $10.00, then Sandflea, then Cranka Crab. see if that changes things.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Absolutely man you never know how fast a feeding window can open and close or just hit the right spot at the right time. To get true results I need to run it several times in several locations so I definitely agree with you there. Thanks brother!

@tomnorman2668 Жыл бұрын

What time is the sheeps fish fry? I'm on the way!!!! Great video!!!!

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

If only I didn’t throw them back lol. I really do need to fry some up though!

@tomnorman2668 Жыл бұрын

@@southernsalt Maybe next time! Thanks buddy!!!

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@davidtyler7869 Жыл бұрын

where do u get the cranka crab

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Online I believe it’s at Cranka Lures

@michaelpatrickpucheu1056 Жыл бұрын

Z-Man Kicker CrabZ look pretty good, but might require more action.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I’ll check it out thanks!

@nathanankersen4695 Жыл бұрын

Cranka crab obviously won. The three shrimp lures I'd like to see is: 1. Vudu 2. 4 horseman Boom boom shrimp(seabiscuit) 3. DOA or Gulp shrimp

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah solid 3 choices! And I’d have to agree with you brother!

@davebardsley278 4 ай бұрын

What size hooks you using

@southernsalt 4 ай бұрын

@rennyray11 Жыл бұрын

I’d love to go sheepshead fishing but I don’t know about the kayak.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Why not the kayak lol

@rennyray11 Жыл бұрын

@@southernsalt I’m a heavy hitter and I only know how to float! 😂 If I get out there and something goes wrong … I honestly would love to be able to kayak because I’m a ‘off the beaten’ path fisherman. I avoid crowds at piers or popular spots. I know of spots right now a kayak would be golden for fishing.

@growinghealthyinflorida1060 Жыл бұрын

I think you should give it a half an hour between lures. because a lot can’t change in our tires can go high or low. A half an hour is better for allure.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Good point

@kipperwhite2976 Жыл бұрын

We git 'Rdone well w/gulp products 1

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Are you sure?? Lol

@leehowell4258 Жыл бұрын

Hard to say. You almost need to pick three days of similar conditions and rotate which one you start with first but this video would say the Cranka Crab. I’d like to see the Berkley Peeler Crab and the Savage Gear Crusty Crab tested too.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I agree that there are several variables and it needs to be ran several times. I plan on doing it again soon.

@louv2425 Жыл бұрын

Who makes that cranka crab? Or cranking crab?

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

It’s the Cranka Crab by Cranka Lures

@rayhartman4787 8 ай бұрын

crank a 🦀

@southernsalt 8 ай бұрын

🙌

@robertward8960 Жыл бұрын

i have all three of those crabs havent caught anything on them what am i doing wrong?

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Are there fish there?

@robertward8960 Жыл бұрын

im sure there are been fishing all around pilons plenty of barnicles and others have caught fish in the same spot on the same day. going to a bridge today i know there are sheeps there but havent been able to cathc them thats where we are using the worms at

@Dylan-oj5xw Жыл бұрын

It’s hard to compare multiple lures in one day when the tide can effect the fishing so majorly

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I agree I need to run it several times to get a true understanding of which is better. The good thing is that in one way or another, they all can get a reaction and possibly land fish.

@ernestjordan7056 Жыл бұрын

Where are you fishing out of if you are willing to share???????

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Upper Gulf Coast.

@danthebeeman Жыл бұрын

I ain’t payin $16 each for crank a crab even if they worked 100% nope. Good video

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Thanks man and I can’t say I blame you lol

@tombauer4781 Жыл бұрын

One hour in between changing lures may not be the best comparison. Maybe change every 15 mins Or if you have multiple rods try one for 5-7 minutes then switch to another. Just a thought

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I agree with you there. There’s a lot of variables to this and it’s really something that would need to be ran several times to know for sure

@tombauer4781 Жыл бұрын

@@southernsalt well I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Love the videos. Please keep ‘em coming

@barrysinclair2206 Жыл бұрын

Crank-a-crab took the win

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

🙌

@JoseS13t Жыл бұрын

Chasebaits crusty crab

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I’m hearing a lot about this one I’ll have to throw it in the next challenge.

@MarkDJones-lv8dr Жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried artificial crayfish used a lot in bass fishing. Nobody has ever tried this on KZfaq

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

I might try it when they come back in

@louv2425 Жыл бұрын

The cranking crab won buddy.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think I agree with that lol

@clarenceelliott9009 Жыл бұрын

Sand flees, they're so cheap who cares if you lose one! Lol

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

🤷‍♂️ it’s a review video dude I’m just putting all the information I can put there for the viewer to make their own decision.

@HuntFish_DodFather Жыл бұрын

Use real fiddler crabs

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

No one has them around here right now and sometimes they’re hard to find.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

No one has them around here right now and sometimes they’re hard to find.

@brocklanders9442 Жыл бұрын

The Cranka Crab was one of my secret baits, you ruined it! Nah, but really its a really effective bait for sheepshead. I knew you would get hooked up with one if they were around. It really is the only one worth using and I have used many different ones, Got my limit many a time with one. The price is what it is, you want the best bait for the situation pony up the dough or go dig up fiddlers on your own. On a side note when you do the shrimp lure use a voodoo it works aight on sheepies.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

So far it’s definitely the best performing artificial for sheep’s but man it’s hard to fork out that dough when you know you’re going to lose a few.

@brocklanders9442 Жыл бұрын

@@southernsalt I hear ya brother gotta get them when you get a little extra money is all.

@southernsalt Жыл бұрын

No doubt