The Best Way To Rig Blue Crabs (For Bull Redfish & Black Drum)

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Salt Strong

Salt Strong

6 жыл бұрын

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.
Fish On!
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@noelcoronado7599
@noelcoronado7599 2 жыл бұрын
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
@dougiemac8417
@dougiemac8417 2 жыл бұрын
Man you're an awesome instructor!! I appreciate you and all your videos. 👍🏾
@captainmikeblanco2301
@captainmikeblanco2301 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent demo, best I have seen, ever. Tight lines!
@americanazheck
@americanazheck 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips...But the look on the crabs face was priceless
@youngbeechnut78
@youngbeechnut78 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and demonstration! Appreciate all the pointers and look forward to you're next video.
@ChaseWalling
@ChaseWalling 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Gonna fish with crab for the first time today on the bottom. Tight lines 🤙🏻
@raultabares9796
@raultabares9796 2 жыл бұрын
Been learning so much with Saltstrong instructive videos ...thank you 🙏
@42701texasman
@42701texasman 3 жыл бұрын
That poor crab was hurting. 🤣🤣🤣 But seriously, best vid ive seen for rigging blue crab. 👍🏻👍🏻
@ibieiniid4240
@ibieiniid4240 3 жыл бұрын
ya not a great day for that crab.
@vancebrandon1516
@vancebrandon1516 4 ай бұрын
Great video!
@tstratas
@tstratas 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, Tony. Thanks buddy.
@tonyacevedo3149
@tonyacevedo3149 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Telly! No problem!
@tweetled9811
@tweetled9811 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@kevinrichardson6686
@kevinrichardson6686 Жыл бұрын
I use a cast net finger mullet, pin fish, bull minnows
@MikeAnthony2007
@MikeAnthony2007 3 жыл бұрын
Every time I fish these they come back empty with a hollow shell 😅
@scrapingtheedge
@scrapingtheedge Жыл бұрын
Same thing but 8/10 times when I clean a redfish they have a crab in them
@fwmarine
@fwmarine 3 жыл бұрын
Very good and informative presentation.
@johnvaness8445
@johnvaness8445 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks!
@magazineman3910
@magazineman3910 6 жыл бұрын
Great Video Thanks
@lesrinehart933
@lesrinehart933 3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks from Galveston
@TheFatBoss_7
@TheFatBoss_7 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much you helped me catch more fish 😎😎😎
@Keep83
@Keep83 2 жыл бұрын
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.?
@tooltime5661
@tooltime5661 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much nice job sir!
@justingonzales2299
@justingonzales2299 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, brotha!
@sharonyosef6386
@sharonyosef6386 6 жыл бұрын
thank u very match i like your videos
@larrysmith9628
@larrysmith9628 3 жыл бұрын
Good video
@charlie-1850
@charlie-1850 Жыл бұрын
Going for Reds tomorrow morning. Gonna try that technique.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Have fun and let us know how it goes!
@Underfighter73
@Underfighter73 6 жыл бұрын
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?
@drksyde72
@drksyde72 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Thanks...
@GetOutTheHouseGoFish
@GetOutTheHouseGoFish 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🎣🦀
@teamcastor166
@teamcastor166 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@davidwhitt6204
@davidwhitt6204 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video ! Crab Lives Matter except when fishing !!
@kaichen9368
@kaichen9368 6 жыл бұрын
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
@williamtew9722
@williamtew9722 6 жыл бұрын
What boat/ kayak is that behind you
@davidlee5214
@davidlee5214 6 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Thank you so much bro
@tonyacevedo3149
@tonyacevedo3149 6 жыл бұрын
No problem David!
@perkdaddy173
@perkdaddy173 6 жыл бұрын
You know how to slay'em! Come to Charleston and I'll take you fishing...
@joaquinlopez997
@joaquinlopez997 3 жыл бұрын
What could i catch with this set up in san diego bay ?
@Backlashed
@Backlashed 6 жыл бұрын
6:00 3D!
@jackgold8382
@jackgold8382 6 жыл бұрын
blue crab more delicious then redfish bro, whatchayoudoin?? show me a way to catch blue crab with redfish bait
@crazydrummer181
@crazydrummer181 5 жыл бұрын
Not that small. They are better off as bait.
@jeraldmcwilson2189
@jeraldmcwilson2189 3 ай бұрын
Ok. Thank. You😊
@oscar.leon003
@oscar.leon003 4 жыл бұрын
No fg or uni knot?
@saintknell
@saintknell 7 ай бұрын
What hook size should I use for this? I’m pretty novice.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 7 ай бұрын
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.
@gregoryburris6374
@gregoryburris6374 4 жыл бұрын
Black drum a good game fish fight? New to Florida
@redlegionnaire4692
@redlegionnaire4692 3 жыл бұрын
Black drum fight strong like red
@robertnaftel3584
@robertnaftel3584 Жыл бұрын
When fishing for larger fish from the beach is it better for the shell to be on or off?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
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@cjurica05
@cjurica05 Жыл бұрын
What kind of rod (power and lure weight) are using? Curious given the weight of a crab...
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
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@AdventurePaddle
@AdventurePaddle 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! 💪Thanks for the nice comment! We appreciate the support!
@Josephguestable
@Josephguestable 4 жыл бұрын
Little mangrove snapper keep picking away at it before it finds my targeted species. Any suggestions?
@Therobloxgamer11
@Therobloxgamer11 4 жыл бұрын
Do a combination bait, by using bait tying thread. Combine squid with the crab. The snapper might not like it.
@MegaLolcade
@MegaLolcade 5 жыл бұрын
Always throw the legs and all pieces of the crab in the water so marine life can feed off it.
@fives645
@fives645 3 жыл бұрын
I understand what and why your saying this and it is the best idea. However, those legs prolly fead some hungry birds lol
@erockscott1184
@erockscott1184 Жыл бұрын
I am gonna try and at least use the claw meat for bait
@SycarioDeDios
@SycarioDeDios Жыл бұрын
Can you use treble hook with it?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
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@richardw2977
@richardw2977 21 күн бұрын
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.
@8thshot
@8thshot Жыл бұрын
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 :(
@GoneFishin610
@GoneFishin610 Жыл бұрын
Same issue here
@erockscott1184
@erockscott1184 Жыл бұрын
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
@catfishjohn2329
@catfishjohn2329 3 жыл бұрын
Can I just pick these up frozen from the grocery store? Would they still work pretty well?
@julianspadt1224
@julianspadt1224 3 жыл бұрын
Frozen generally fall apart and don't stay on hook as well as fresh.
@erockscott1184
@erockscott1184 Жыл бұрын
No
@loganideker7917
@loganideker7917 6 жыл бұрын
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?
@goodtimefishing1499
@goodtimefishing1499 6 жыл бұрын
It has to be fresh
@mikeoneill81
@mikeoneill81 Жыл бұрын
Silly question but, were these crabs alive? If so, how concerned should I be about the pinchers?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
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@scottmiller4058
@scottmiller4058 Жыл бұрын
Please kill the crab before yanking it's legs off : )
@DanSmith-qn9rs
@DanSmith-qn9rs 5 жыл бұрын
What size hook is recommended?
@rodman1163
@rodman1163 5 жыл бұрын
4/0 to 5/0 circle hook
@DanSmith-qn9rs
@DanSmith-qn9rs 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rafaelvallejo9702
@rafaelvallejo9702 3 жыл бұрын
How about pinfish eating up my crab?
@flipflop8989
@flipflop8989 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
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@TxHornyToad
@TxHornyToad Жыл бұрын
I believe to prevent line breaks due to the rocks along the jetties.
@flipflop8989
@flipflop8989 Жыл бұрын
@@TxHornyToad that makes sense I don’t know why I didn’t think of that
@dzmalekvali1110
@dzmalekvali1110 5 жыл бұрын
Hook it like you know..every one has his way.
@danfish4life249
@danfish4life249 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@SaltyStrikes
@SaltyStrikes 5 жыл бұрын
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
@schlaznger8049
@schlaznger8049 6 жыл бұрын
The "Flapper" fin is actually called the swimerett fin. Just fyi. Good video.
@johnroach1062
@johnroach1062 6 жыл бұрын
That's why I use artificial baits.
@abranmoya00
@abranmoya00 6 жыл бұрын
Are you a swivel guy?
@tonyacevedo3149
@tonyacevedo3149 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@lukemedeiros8462
@lukemedeiros8462 6 жыл бұрын
when is the best time to use blue crab
@tonyacevedo3149
@tonyacevedo3149 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@boazeez3511
@boazeez3511 6 жыл бұрын
Tony Acevedo what if the blue crab is about a week old
@MenCanNotBeWomen
@MenCanNotBeWomen 6 жыл бұрын
Ditch the swivel and use a FG knot ....
@cookiedank713
@cookiedank713 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@colbyjohnson3793
@colbyjohnson3793 5 жыл бұрын
Ive seen sailfish caught on 30 pound mono...
@garretmurphy4557
@garretmurphy4557 5 жыл бұрын
josue dominguez all about playing the drag right
@brentbillig5864
@brentbillig5864 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@deadrabbits8788
@deadrabbits8788 2 жыл бұрын
If fishing any kind of structure on bottom, betrer use 50lb braid and atleast 40lb yozuri leader
@Ali.g.97
@Ali.g.97 5 жыл бұрын
Fucking savage lol
@knightshift8714
@knightshift8714 5 жыл бұрын
🦂Lol 🍤 Crab 🦐lives 🐟matter? 🦀 Really?
@386fishing5
@386fishing5 5 жыл бұрын
One crab was killed in the making of this video💀
@operatorspectre7428
@operatorspectre7428 4 жыл бұрын
Two
@jade8568_VR
@jade8568_VR 3 жыл бұрын
I'd rather use the fish to catch more crabs! 😁😂😂😂🙋🏼‍♀️
@cheriod2104
@cheriod2104 5 жыл бұрын
Wtf Eat the blue crab
@marcoscheidegger6729
@marcoscheidegger6729 6 жыл бұрын
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!
@goodtimefishing1499
@goodtimefishing1499 6 жыл бұрын
If you catch blue crab to eat you either boil them alive or freeze them alive so....
@slingshot6722
@slingshot6722 6 жыл бұрын
you kill fish so whats the big deal what he did. NO difference
@simwilliams5358
@simwilliams5358 5 жыл бұрын
Get over it
@knightshift8714
@knightshift8714 5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the food chain/circle of life
@oktyler677
@oktyler677 5 жыл бұрын
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
@SoulSeeker770
@SoulSeeker770 5 жыл бұрын
Love the clear instructions but hated that you a live crab. It’s just cruel.
@wpwhittle
@wpwhittle 5 жыл бұрын
Don't fish then
@openrange4999
@openrange4999 4 жыл бұрын
K Seeker crabs have feelings too😮😮
@slingshot6722
@slingshot6722 6 жыл бұрын
thats waistefull
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