This vid covers basic to advanced crab snare gear preparation and the tools I recommend for a successful season. Jump to specific chapters: 00:01 - intro 00:43 - 2 must-haves (shore only) 02:05 - how to measure a crab 03:14 - CA fines 03:54 - crabbing when not crabbing 05:30 - crab snares 08:06 - crab snare bait 10:11 - how to keep your crab 18:35 - rods and reels 24:52 - fishing line and the 'Braid Top Shot' 26:12 - terminal tackle 29:05 - outro ____________________________ Want my stuff? Click below! And shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/ishwithfish for all the gear I use and approve. Any purchases made through these affiliate links directly support future content. Mahalo🤙🏽 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL @ https://reelpowerhandles.com/ - Reel power knobs, handles, Kastmaster-like spoons, jigs, lures and more - FREE US SHIPPING on ENTIRE ORDER!! Use coupon code: ishwithfish Recommended crab snaring gear: Stuff you'll always need - Crab Gauge (Hi-vis Green): http://amzn.to/2xOuhf6 Current Local State Fishing License Crab snares - Best one on Amazon https://amzn.to/38HO9yy Collapsible buckets - Backpack bucket: http://amzn.to/2xMpVjB Pier water collection bucket: http://amzn.to/2x2eRPR Pier water collection paracord: http://amzn.to/2zgOaI0 Keeper bucket stuff - 2 gallon bucket (food grade): http://amzn.to/2zh6TDb 5 gallon bucket w/lid (food grade): http://amzn.to/2zhuTG8 Bubble Box: http://amzn.to/2zh845s Snappy Grips (2 pack): http://amzn.to/2zgt8cc My fancy bucket build - 5 gallon bucket (food grade): http://amzn.to/2zgu8NJ Live-well lid w/Bubble Box: http://amzn.to/2xNOfGL CLC Wild River Organizer (basic): http://amzn.to/2zfRdQE CLC Wild River Organizer (premium): http://amzn.to/2yvcJlm Plano 3500 trays (get 2): http://amzn.to/2zhQbnf Snappy Grips (2 pack): http://amzn.to/2zgt8cc Spinning Reels (min size 6000) - Penn Fierce II 6000+ (my fave): http://amzn.to/2n3eylT Daiwa DF100A (entry level): http://amzn.to/2yuKLYf Penn Battle II 6000+ (good value): http://amzn.to/2n3wVr6 Daiwa BG 6500+ (best value): https://amzn.to/2PyQ0vm Penn Conflict 8000 (big game): http://amzn.to/2sQXBuG Spinning Rods (min MH length 10') - Penn Prevail (my fave): http://amzn.to/2n3eOBq Daiwa Beefstick (entry level): http://amzn.to/2gM86vo Okuma Longitude (good value): http://amzn.to/2gMBJNg Ugly Stik Big Water (best value): http://amzn.to/2zpmG31 Okuma Solaris (big game): http://amzn.to/2n3rsk7 Fishing Line - KastKing SuperPower Braid (40lb): http://amzn.to/2mBRnym Berkley Big Game Mono (20lb Solar Collector): http://amzn.to/2mmaCZr Neoprene Casting Glove: http://amzn.to/2mT7g1T Terminal Tackle - Duo Lock Snaps (66lb 100 pcs): http://amzn.to/2zwQZoW Barrel Swivels (65lb 50 pcs): http://amzn.to/2zvTpV2 Featured filming gear: DLSR Vlog Cam: https://amzn.to/2vkgDPY Main 18-55mm Lens: https://amzn.to/2vlKDuB Wide 10-18mm Lens: https://amzn.to/2HGKC79 Prime 50mm Lens: https://amzn.to/2H6JJb6 DSLR Aux Mic: https://amzn.to/2vjFDH9 DSLR Flexible Tripod: http://amzn.to/2yhQ9Mu Tripod: http://amzn.to/2vjBocC Video Editor: https://amzn.to/2qEJXLt ____________________________ How to tie an FG Knot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjzUb5QRKuk How to tie a Palomar Knot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qyFlP3NwLE ____________________________ Current California Dungeness Crab Snaring Regulations: - Season runs first Saturday of November through June 30th - Crabs may only be taken west of Golden Gate Bridge - Valid fishing license required for snaring from shore, not structure - Daily bag limit: 10 keepers per person - Keeper min size: 5 3/4" width measured across back within points - Males are allowed to be harvested, see size limit above - Females are allowed to be harvested, see size limit above - Pregnant females are allowed to be harvested, but please release! - Crab snares may have maximum 6 loops, no size limit - Current CA saltwater rod limits apply to crab snaring - Crabs may not be taken by hook and line Current California Rock Crab Snaring Regulations: - Rock crab regulations apply to rock, yellow, and red species - Rock crab season is normally open year-round, check regs - Daily bag limit: 35 keepers per person - Keeper min size: 4" width measured across back within points - All other regulations mentioned above apply Click here for local San Mateo County regulations https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Regulations/Fishing-Map/San-Francisco *Always ensure crab snaring is a legal harvesting method in your area. ____________________________ Follow me: instagram @ ishwithfish https://www.instagram.com/ishwithfish/ facebook @ ishwithfish https://www.facebook.com/ishwithfish/ worldwide @ www.ishwithfish.com business opportunities @ ishwithfish@gmail.com ____________________________ Clip credit: Previous moments with Ish With Fish. Song credit: 'Lobby Time' by Kevin MacLeod. **SUBSCRIBE for more ISH WITH FISH**