Patuxent River Kayak Crabbing: 10-16-11

[Parritz]

Really enjoyed watching that. If we lived close we would take you out on our boat anytime-you could teach us a lot!

[MetroMan]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. I'm no expert, so I dunno just how much teaching would transpire lol!

[bassfisher166]

Use a ziptie on the tag end of the knot ittl never come undone. Couldve used a large rock and tied a package knot to hold it, sometimes u gotta learn to b Mc Giver out there. lost anchors before dont stop me. Nice video, looks like u got quite a set up there. i would have never thought it could b done like that, but seeing is believing.

[MetroMan]

Zip tie...gotta re-up on those.

In my first video when I was crabbing on the Severn, I actually DID use boulders for my anchor after realizing I didnt have enough weight. I did just what you said...tied it up in a package..worked like a charm. When I lost my anchor on this trip, I was just frustrated at that point and said "F it!"

[Harford Crabber]

Feel for ya Metro, hate losin stuff that I paid good money for....

I'm curious, you may have said it during the movie but my sound wasn't workin too good... How do you propel the kayak while dipping?

[MetroMan]

This kayak is designed with an integrated MinnKota 36lb thrust trolling motor. It's made by Ocean Kayak...the model is called the "Torque". This is my first year with it and I absolutely love it. I use a group 24 battery which allows me to run the trotline for hours on end while crabbing. (Perhaps when I get better, trips will be shorter lol) Steering is accomplished with the rudder via foot pedal controls, so I am 100% hands free once I have my throttle at the desired setting. It gets the job done for me.

I got a quick shot of the motor at 5:44 in the video.

If you see me out there, feel free to swing by and say hello (throttle down first though please  )

There will be a little kayak floatilla on the South River tomorrow morning. We have monthly meet & greets all over the area. Most will be fishing for stripers. I'll be crabbing, along with my buddy who'll be using his traps from his kayak.

[Crabbyd]

Neat set-up

[crabbywaters]

That's a really cool set up.

[swampninja]

I've been trying to figure out how to best go about crabbing from my kayak. I enjoyed your video. We don't really use that technique in Louisiana very much. I had never seen it done until your video. I can't wait to get my pro angler outfitted for a test run. How long of a line do you usually run?

[Dirichlet]

I have never had a bolen knot fail. They are quick and easy with any type of rope. Keep up the good work!!

I agree 100%.  I use this knot for EVERYTHING, and I've never had it come un-done.  There are several variants (bowline on a bight, double looped, etc.), and they all hold forever.
Another bonus to the bowline knot is that, even though it holds so well, it's easy to take out if desired.

http://www.animatedknots.com/bowline/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com