Blue Crabs, St Johns River Back to Back Trips

Blue Crabs, we set our crab traps [ Pots ] in the St. Johns River, pulled them re- baited and pulled then again. The Blue Crabs we caught were packed full of meat. After picking 15 of the 40 Crabs we caught Joyce made some delicious Crab Cakes. Catch and Cook
#catchingbluecrabs #crabcakes #StJohnsRiver

[@davidpierson5099]

So nice to see husband and wife work together as a team!! And that’s why you win!!!love it!!!!!!!!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

You're right we've always been a team.

[@davidpierson5099]

Love both of them❤️so nice to see a couple work together the way they do!! Younger people should take notes! Love crabs and seafood!! Love the content!!! Awsome!!!!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, We're glad you enjoy our videos. We're lucky we both enjoy the same things.

[@davidpierson5099]

You guys are the best I can watch these videos every day!!! ❤️

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, we appreciate you watching our videos.

[@louiscobb3003]

I love crab cakes and those look delicious

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks for Watching our videos

[@davidpierson5099]

Sam !! Your wife is a trooper!!!! She’s a keeper!!!❤️❤️

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

David, you're right.

[@charlieshikshik]

Wow all males too. I like how y'all re baited the traps and left them in the good spots

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot for Watching we really appreciate it Tashika

[@JentleRain]

Lawdy Lawd, that's the way you do crab cakes!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for Watching

[@yorpersona]

I watch your videos with an ice-cold beer. Very rewarding.Thank you.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks and Thanks for Watching

[@Frogette555]

I love the cooking in this one.
I would of never thought of the flour I always do breadcrumbs

[@michaelmclawhorn6984]

Enjoyed your video. You two look very happy together and work well together also.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We are, married 55 years. Thanks for Watching

[@debbietoon5405]

Looks so delicious.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks

[@SZE3719]

I just ran across your videos today very good videos very informative

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks a lot for Watching, we appreciate it

[@keithfurman6245]

You never said how big your largest was
Love your videos!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I though about that after I uploaded the video. The big one was 7 3/4" point to point and 3 1/2" wide (out there it looked bigger) Thanks for Watching

[@michaelford1602]

Looks yummy! You guys are fun to watch! Keep bringing the videos! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks, Michael

[@alphonsolinguini9501]

wow

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Thanks for Watching

[@toyletclogger]

This was a very well done catch and cook video! I just recently moved to Florida and have been watching videos about crabbing on the St Johns river. After watching this video I now feel comfortable to give it a shot!! Any suggestions and what to look for on my fish finder when placing the traps? Depths? Cover? And help would be greatly appreciated 🙏

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Your going to enjoy crabbing and you can do it year round in Florida. We find the best crabbing on the St John's in 14-18 feet of water the shallower areas seem to have smaller crabs. You should see other crab traps (buoys) in the area, we try to stay away from other peoples traps and find out own area. Good luck with your crabbing. Check out our other crab videos. Thanks for Watching

[@dennisknox6118]

Can you crab anywhere along the st johns

[@Rowdymotmot]

Those look really yummy. I have written the recipe down so we can try it out when we go on vacation in the Spring.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I'm sure you'll enjoy them and Thanks for Watching

[@chucksmith5002]

I`m a Born Bred Floridian of almost 65 yrs. Count Down. Never Crabbed I Freshwater and Saltwater Fish I go to Sabastien Inlet. Is it easier to Bend over the Boat to get the Bouy by Hand than using a short Gaff. That`s the only way to go is to Fry them Crab Cakes. I Subbed so I can see more of these Enjoyed it.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

The Carolina Skiff has low sides and I splice a loop on top of the buoy so it's not hard to reach but on our Sea Hunt we use a boat hook. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@Cynthiaruffalo]

We are avid watchers as we are soon starting our blue crabbing journey 😅and I just wondered how you store the pulled 🦀 meat -freezer-because you catch a lot at a time?!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We make crab cakes with most of it, they freeze great. Thanks a lot for Watching we really appreciate it

[@lenathomas5854]

Lena Thomas is this in Jacksonville fla ( Duval county) it look like it is.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

South of Palatka. Thanks for Watching

[@frankiej4393]

I thought I read somewhere that you can`t use those full size traps. I was bummed because thats what we own.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

They're legal in Florida your allowed 5 per person no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet, check with FWC. Thanks for Watching

[@ejd8739]

Why do they bubble? Excuse my ignorance.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

When they're breathing out of the water and their gills are moist they blow bubbles. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@justincase6484]

Justin Case. Do you make your own crab traps.

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Justin, the only traps I'm building are wood stone crab traps the blue crab traps we buy. Thanks for Watching

[@toddterczynski5118]

Are still in the 16-18' water depth this time of year?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Yes they are and Thanks for Watching

[@gpero8680]

How many crabs make a meal?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

It depends on how meaty the crabs are sometimes they're poor. Usually 4 for each person if they're heavy. Thanks for Watching

[@schlaznger8049]

Do you see any difference between full and half traps?

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

I prefer full size traps because it's harder for the crabs to get out, even with full size traps some still escape. Thanks for Watching

[@officerkrupke4966]

@@TheOldCoupleOutdoors Also the bait last longer with full size traps since the crabs try to escape by swimming upward into the upper parlor which isolates the crabs from the lower baited area.

[@MelissaONeill-hi8gh]

Show the eating part!

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

Sometimes we do. Thanks a lot for Watching

[@chrisbsworld6634]

Joyce needs to write a cookbook

[@TheOldCoupleOutdoors]

We thought about it