Crab Snaring: Best Way to Catch Crab
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Crab snaring is an extremely effective way to catch crab and will often out produce crab pots and crab rings.
Amazon links to the products I use and recommend:
AirFly Crab Snare - amzn.to/3H3VKKE
Okuma Longitude Surf Rod - amzn.to/3NHCd6M
Daiwa BG8000 Saltwater Spinning Reel - amzn.to/48aC1VN
65lb Braided Fishing Line - amzn.to/3RHyEi7
Anti Slice Casting Glove - amzn.to/3NJxGR5
Aluminum Crab Gauge - amzn.to/3tpbwgl
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Would like a how to build video on the snares! Very cool
Thank you. I'll work on putting one together. I appreciate the recommendation.
Yeah, nothing on line test or anything. This is pretty much useless...sadly.
@DarinMolnar If you'd like to know all you need to do is ask instead of leaving a nasty comment like a troll. It's 65lb braided line. Best of luck ot there. Hopefully, you're more pleasant in person.
@@SoundFishing2020 Thanks, man. Made my day! Keep it up - you're awesome!!
I have lived here 17 years but am from a landlocked state. Have always wanted to try crabbing but it's so intimidating when you don't grow up doing fishing.
You can do it! The first time is the hardest, but the reward is worth it.
I saw a video on Facebook of a guy retrieving crab snares from the beach and had no idea these existed. Wanted to watch a video to see how they are used.
They are really quite effective and allow you to catch crab much further from the dock. Let me know if you have any questions.
Love your videos man! Hard to catch crabs and clams in Ohio, so your vids are my therapy 😅
I really appreciate that. Thank you. I remember when I was stationed in Kentucky watching lots of saltwater videos, so I can relate. I hope to run into you one day on the beach. Thank you again!
Yeah none in Chicago either 😢
Ahh,the great smell of salt water and creosote! I❤the PNW!🌧
Hilarious!
Totally.. I miss that side of the mountains .. I am in central washington now..
Hopefully, you're able to make it back here from time to time.
@SoundFishing2020 Thank you! I would like that very much! Till then, I have been enjoying the videos and webcams currently available from different locations. Please continue to enjoy it for me. 🌲😊🌲
Awesome video and looked like a great time Tom! Keep them coming!
Thanks brother definitely need to get out there when you're healed up!
Right On Bro! This Weekend My Best Friend Is Taking Me To Go Crabbing Its About To Be My First Time So I Had To Do My Homework Lol Came Across Your Video I Can Dig It Now Its Time For The Kid From Tacoma To Go Catch A Couple Of My Own.... #Respect
Awesome! I hope you both get your limits! Let me know how you do. Best of luck!
@@SoundFishing2020 Will Do
Very interesting way to catch Crabs 😮
I like it because it allows me to reach the crabs much further out than I could with pots and rings.
Wow! Thanks for the information Tom!
Thanks Sarah.
Love using my snares at float 20. Usually limit but this week was a bit tougher, especially with the good tidal coefficient earlier this week.
It was definitely tougher for sure but it makes for great razor clam tides! I hope to see you out there one of these trips. Cheers!!!
@@SoundFishing2020 definitely. I am there mid February again. Keep up the great work with your videos. Nothing better than living the PNW life. Cheers.
Absolutely! Looking forward to it. Thanks again and best wishes!
Great video, was wondering about your setups. Thanks
Thank you... what questions do you have?
@@SoundFishing2020what brand and size rod and reel, and weight line are you using? Can you use that same setup to fish for anything else?
@DoEverythingDad I actually put the links to everything I used in the description of the video. I've used the rod and reel to catch lingcod off the jetty. It is also a great setup for big sturgeon!
Cool Video 👍
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback.
The Washington area 1-4 size limit is 6" Columbia river /North jetty is 5 3/4", Puget sound is 6 1/4" .
You are 100% correct.
Good eats bradda!
I couldn't agree more!
Thanks for sharing. Had purchased these crab snares long back and used only once but in a pond and no luck. Also noticed you do give that pull similar too securing the hook and then start retrieving. So this is to hook and tighten the legs right? Was not doing this before. Also for the bait beef waste would also work? Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks And yes subscribed too. Am into travel management business and create travel documentaries. Do check out whenever time permits. 😊
Yes, you want to set the snare like setting a hook. The key is to not allow any slack in the line, or the snare will loosen, and the crab will get away. As far as bait, I've never tried beef. Chicken fish and squid work really well though.
@SoundFishing2020 thanks for your prompt reply. Will try as per your feedback and will let you know. Will probably go next weekend. Also noticed you did not post for long. Looking forward to seeing more of your fishing experiences. ☺️👍
@Vlog360Degrees thank you... I took some time off to spend with the family. I will have a few videos coming soon. Thank you for the support!
@@SoundFishing2020 that's great looking forward 👍
Awesome video! Do you just wait a set amount of time and then reel in or do you wait to see if there's a twitch on the rod?
Excellent question. Sometimes, during calm seas and slack tide, you can see the tip of the rod move as the crabs try to pull the trap and get into it. Usually, though, I set a timer on my phone starting with 7 minutes. If I don't pull a crab after 7 minutes, I increase the soak time by 1 minute until I start pulling crabs. Ideally, I want to pull 2-3 crabs a pull. Conversely, if I start with 7 minutes and pull 2-3 crabs, I will decrease my time by 30 seconds until I only pull 1 crab or less. I've had days where the crab were so numerous it only took a 3 minute soak to get 2-3 crab each pull. Hope this helps.
Which snare did you use? It looks like the loops stay nice and uniform. Great job.
These are snares I made... I've finally got them dialed in pretty good. I've used the same ones over the past 3 trips with no issues.
@@SoundFishing2020do you sell these snares
I do sell them locally. The airfly snares on Amazon also work well. I put a link to them in the description.
Never went out crab snaring... headed to the coast in late December around Ocean Shores.... thoughts about where to go and what we should use?
I'm unfamiliar with the Ocean Shores side. All of the crabbing I do is in Westport or Tokeland. You could try throwing snares off the North jetty. Sorry, I'm not much of a help. Best of luck, though.
Awesome video, this is my first year crabbing. I’m trying to figure out the tides in regards to snaring and dropping pots off the float. On days with little tidal exchange does it matter if you fish high or low tide? Or the time of day?
High tides are always better because the crabs come into the bays from the ocean. Low tides are not as good as some crabs are pushed out to sea, and there is a lot of fresh water in the bay. After really heavy rain storms with flooding, crabbing can be really poor to nonexistent. The saltier the water the better.
The best time to crab is 1 hour before to 1 hour after after high or low tide (high tides being better). This period is known as slack tide, and the current almost comes to a stop. This enables crabs to move around easier and helps them find food (hopefully your bait).
great thanks
You are welcome!
Great vid Tom! I'm heading over to the OP for some Steelhead fishing, but also bringing crab snare gear. Would you recommend a couple spots on the way out to try? Aloha from Maui! Thanks Mike
Westport Fishing Pier is excellent. I've also caught crab off the North Jetty in Ocean Shores. Tokeland is also fairly productive. Best of luck out there!
Thanks Tom, I look forward to it! Many thanks! Aloha Mike@@SoundFishing2020
@user-de3hx9rf5y also, the N Jetty on the Columbia is good too if you want to make the drive.
Good Video 😊. New Subscriber 👍. What rod, reel, line and snare do you use 🤔 ❓️
Keep the video's comin..
Thank you. I put a list of everything I use in the video description. It also includes the links on Amazon. Let me know if that helps or if you have questions.
Cool video! Which dock area is that on the Washington Coast? I'd like to try this with my kid. Thanks!
This is the Westport public fishing pier. Best of luck!
Thanks for the video Tom. I think I’d like to give crab snaring a try. I’ve had some incidental hookups with dungies while fishing for surf perch so why not target them? Looks like the WP pier is a good place to go. I was just wondering what size reel, good tip on the 8000 series. I
think the Okuma “crab snare special” rod would be a good choice too as it’s rated to cast up to 8 oz.
I highly recommend 8000 series reels especially since you'll likely hook several big crab at one time. I use the Diawa BG, and it is supberb. Whatever you do, dont skimp out on the reel. I've heard really good things about the crab snare special rods. WP is great and open year round. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions and I'll get back to you.
I may even move up to a 10000 series. Ever think about marketing your crab snares?
Yes only local due to shipping cost. If individual is willing to pay shipping also then I would be willing to sell. $15 plus shipping.
Nice...not too big in Texas..but I would like to try.....what type/wt rod /reel/mainline? What makes your snare different from say Amazon
The reel is an 8000 series to handle the weight of multiple crabs. The rod is 10-12 feet in length and able to cast 4-8 oz (lure weight). I also use 50lb braid as it helps in case it rubs against rocks, barnacles, etc. My snares are more durable I hand make each to ensure the loops are made correctly. Meaning the loops will stay open after casting and only close once I lift the rod. I also use sturdier wire in the cage. I've been using the same snares for the last 4 trips. The crabs aren't able to bend them. Hope this helps and be sure to let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi Tom, I’m looking for a good starter fishing pole & rod, for both fishing and crab snares. The cost isn’t an issue. My wife is excited to start weekend fish/crabbing too. Any ideas? Steve & Maria
Steve & Maria, I strongly recommend a good reel in the 8000 series range. I use the Diawa BG 8000 saltwater reel and love it! After several years it still performs like new. For a rod, I recommend the Okuma Crab Snare Special Rod or an Okuma Longitude. I use the Longitude in the 11' and 12' model. I like the 11' because it's a little easier to manage, but the 12' does cast about 10% further for what that's worth. Finally, I recommended braided line 65lbs in a high vis color is great because it helps you see where your snare is and helps keep others from casting over you since they can see it too. That and the strong line ensures I get my snares back. Hope this helps and you both catch a lot of crab!
Hi, I placed the items I use in the video description. Hope you're able to get out and get some crab.
Are there rangers that check everyones catch on the exit ? I'm not from the u.s
Sometimes... I get checked about 50% of the time at this spot. Other areas I never get checked.
Do you eat the claw eat or can you get meat in the shell
Both, the dungeness crab has a lot of meat in their body making them desirable to catch. The claw and legs also have quite a bit of meat in them.
Just saw your video. Want to ask where did you go to catch these crabs?
This is at the public fishing pier at Westport, WA.
Nicely done. I’ve never had good luck with the store bought snares, but been using crabhawks for the past ten years with excellent results. Your snares intrigue me, where did you find them?
Thank you. The crabhawks work pretty good. As far as the snares, I made them myself. I've been working to perfect them, and I think they're pretty dialed in. Lots of trial and error to get them where they are today.
Would transparent weed whacker line work better than blue?
I've used that and also 100lb monofilament. I've noticed no difference except for price. The blue was less expensive.
Nice, you made it look easy :D
Thanks brother, the hardest part is waiting for a keeper.
What pound line do you use with the crab snare?
I use 65lb braid.
Around what time of the year was this? Was there last week and only got females.
This was in February. I've had really good luck in April too. Should pick up and improve in the coming weeks.
great ! thanks !
Absolutely.
How many did you get in the end?
I did that once at the langley marina wen I was fishing for rock fish, a huge dungeons crab got its claw wrapped around my hook and line
Sometimes the crab get really aggressive and won't let go. It's a pretty fun and exciting surprise especially when fishing with a line and hook! I bet that was pretty fun to reel in.
Yea, I thought I caut a dog fish, and I got really surprised wen it was a crab
A strange and surprising catch for sure.
What snare are you using?😮
These are the ones I make myself. I did put the name of another snare in the description of this video. Those snares work really well, and I used them for years before making them myself.
may I know if you sell a best crab snare.. I am a beginner.. may I buy from you
I have an Amazon link in the description for the snares.
thats pretty cool lol
Thank you
Mancing mania mantap
Thank you.
Probably not legal , but i wonder if those crab snares can catch lobster.
In theory, absolutely. All that has to happen is for a leg or claw to be in the loop when it's pulled.
Jose wants to know
Do not squeeze the legs. It's not an accurate way to check for softness. WDFW says to push on the shell itself behind the claw.
Another good method... thanks for sharing 👍
@@SoundFishing2020 That's the "legal" method.
Again, that is a way, and yes, WDFW recommends that way. However, there are other ways to determine softshell crabs... color, barnacle and algae growth, and weight, to name a few. You can also use the method I used, which Oregon State University and other sites refer to as the Pinch test: Holding the crab in one hand, pinch the large section of one of the walking legs. If the shell gives, the crab is still in its soft-shell form and will not be good eating. I've used this method my entire life and been checked by WDFW officers with no issues. There are many ways to do the same thing. Thanks again for sharing.
WOW!!!
I've never heard a reel that sounds like "squeaky" like that. It's kind of hilarious yet annoying 😂
Thanks!
Noisey reel!
Heavy crabs!
Its the braided line
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That dudes showing the same grab calling it a keeper!