MUD CRAB Catch and Cook | CRABBING SHALLOW WATER

I set crab pots / traps in shallow water along the fringing mangroves of a tropical island in Northern Australia. The wet season will soon be here, bringing much needed rain and the giant mud crab will become much more active. #returnoutdoors #mudcrab #crabbing

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  • @geoffreyhoddy2888
    @geoffreyhoddy28885 ай бұрын

    Fantastic I love watching you catch mud crabs 🦀 👍 you live in an amazing place with that fishery on your doorstep. Very enjoyable watching Thankyou cheers Geoff 👍😀

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    4 ай бұрын

    Too true, fantastic place to live with plenty of option to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!👍

  • @jaimecoburn1339
    @jaimecoburn13399 ай бұрын

    That's what I like no mucking about getting straight into it , two thumbs up.

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks heaps I greatly appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the video!👍

  • @Jimmyjames738
    @Jimmyjames7389 ай бұрын

    As usual, I love all the Maggie island videos. Great stuff mate 👍

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    It was a great spot to spend a few hours crabbing. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!👍

  • @appclickable
    @appclickable9 ай бұрын

    Good to see you recovered from your fall last video. This certainly is not the usual estuary crabbing we have grown accustom to. Nice change of scenery, the Island looks great in the background, and even some lure action not that it paid off. The fact that you managed to get any crabs at all is amazing, there is a lot of water for them to hide in out there. At least in the creek there is not as much water to cover with your pots. Two keepers is all you need for a feed, it did look a little bumpy heading home in you little tinny! Stay safe.

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    It was definitely a nice spot to set the crab pots for a few hours. The ride home was a little wet but all part of the adventure. I am looking forward to setting the pots in the river again this week. Hopefully better numbers of quality muddies will find their way into the pots. I greatly appreciate your feedback and ongoing support and support. Cheers!👍

  • @kevdimo6459
    @kevdimo64599 ай бұрын

    Wow Brad those were some of the healthiest looking Muddies I’ve seen. All in tip top shape. Thanks for your channel mate it’s truly appreciated 👍🏼.

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    It was a very enjoyable outing with the bonus of a couple of muddies. Thanks for your continued support!👍

  • @tchin6339
    @tchin63399 ай бұрын

    Have not seen and enjoys your posts for quite awhile

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for taking the time to comment!👍

  • @craigtomkinson2837
    @craigtomkinson28379 ай бұрын

    Another lovely Ep and nice crabs, Iam putting my pots in the area I crab in soon for the first time in 3 years as been big wets and flushed them out, this year dry so should be a feed around.

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    I hope you catch a few mud crabs in your area following good wet seasons. Thanks for your comment I greatly appreciate it!👍

  • @user-xu7qi8vs6x
    @user-xu7qi8vs6x8 ай бұрын

    Iv always loved how tyeing crab’s is safest bare feet 😂

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    8 ай бұрын

    You have raised a very interesting point! Thanks heaps for your comment. Take care!

  • @peterdaalman462
    @peterdaalman4629 ай бұрын

    Great video mate. Hard going sometimes. Still got a feed great job

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    Too true, it was hard going for a couple of crabs. Thankfully it was a scenic spot to crab and a beautiful day to be on the water. Thanks heaps for your comment it is greatly appreciated!👍

  • @tylercorbett9173
    @tylercorbett91738 ай бұрын

    Underrated?!?!

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your support it is greatly appreciated. Cheers!

  • @crispernator
    @crispernator9 ай бұрын

    Gday mate ,well maybe not the best catches but at least you got a feed of muddie better than nothing ,we are coming into blue crab season now some good hauls some none at all maybe a bit early yet take care .

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    Hopefully a couple of storms bringing decent rainfall with them will get the mud crabs active in this area again soon. Good luck with catching a feed of blue crabs. Cheers!👍

  • @asianseaanimals
    @asianseaanimals7 ай бұрын

    wow you catch so many

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Cheers.

  • @zul3penyisitan
    @zul3penyisitan9 ай бұрын

    Fish trap,,,👍👍

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    Cheers!👍

  • @DeanG55
    @DeanG559 ай бұрын

    Before you go home after crabbing, you better count your toes!!

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    I will make sure I do a quick count and hope I come up with the right number.😃 Thanks for your comment!👍

  • @bushbogans5356
    @bushbogans53569 ай бұрын

    Good video mate ❤

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video! It was great to have a chat the other day. Hope the fishing went well. Take care!👍

  • @user-ej2pl9uw5e
    @user-ej2pl9uw5e8 ай бұрын

    I'm ur new subscriber sir best crab

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and taking the time to subscribe. Take care!

  • @AttitudeAdjuster
    @AttitudeAdjuster9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that Brad that is a interesting spot you took us to this time, I couldn't help noticing that Coast line there was amazing, the depth of the Ravines in the range there was incredible to look at, there must be amazing water action coming out of there to carve into it that way. So what sort of area is that one north or south of town? Love the adventures you take us on, one day I hope to go for a run north and cruise along the coast for a while just taking everything in. Boy the girls were in massive numbers this month? Fishing was tough? not much structure there like your fav live bait spots where you normally take us Cheers Garry

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    I was crabbing the shallow coastal flats of Magnetic Island. I agree it was a beautiful backdrop and during the wet season plenty of water spills down the ravines into the ocean. I hope you find time to explore all the locations of interest to you. We have a truly beautiful and diverse country. Thanks heaps my friend for your ongoing support.

  • @AttitudeAdjuster

    @AttitudeAdjuster

    9 ай бұрын

    Oh you are welcome, it is a pleasure watching your content and yes I hope to take the time to go do all those things, to many of us just grind out a job for our whole lives waiting for things to change and then Go adventuring but sadly so many never get there, I have had to put things off for a while because of TMR but hopefully I will break their backs soon and get a decent payout so we can get off the treadmill LMAO@@returnoutdoors2210

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    8 ай бұрын

    Too true my friend the pressure of modern day living certainly takes it toll. It is difficult to jump off the tread mill and find a new pace that offers a quality of life. Good luck mate.

  • @user-ej2pl9uw5e
    @user-ej2pl9uw5e8 ай бұрын

    Love it

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    8 ай бұрын

    I greatly appreciate your support. Cheers!

  • @denisebrady6858
    @denisebrady68584 ай бұрын

    Geez how big are those Jennies - you have some crabs for a feed & great video once again. May I ask why doesn't anyone up North eat the cod they catch please. Bit bumpy coming home but manageable hey. Cheers Denise- Brisbane

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    4 ай бұрын

    Cod are considered good eating and lots of people do keep them up here. It sure was an entertaining ride home across the bay in a small boat, Cheers, Brad.

  • @Wihendra
    @Wihendra9 ай бұрын

    How many inch you take a crab?

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    Where I am located I can only take male mud crabs a minimum of 6 inches (15cm) across the widest point of the shell. Thanks for your question!👍

  • @NippoNetting
    @NippoNetting9 ай бұрын

    Hello. I'm clubbing in Japan. Excuse me, but may I ask you a question? What bait do you use?

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    I usually use chicken pieces or fish frames. Thanks for your question!👍

  • @NippoNetting

    @NippoNetting

    9 ай бұрын

    @@returnoutdoors2210 Thank you for your comment. I am going to use it as an example.

  • @sandshark4099
    @sandshark40999 ай бұрын

    We’re they still alive when you put them in the boiling water ?

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    I always place the crabs on ice so they are definitely not alive when it comes time to clean or cook them. Thanks for your question it is greatly appreciated!👍

  • @user-xk6et5iq2q
    @user-xk6et5iq2q9 ай бұрын

    What is the price of this fishing cage?

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    This type of crab pot sells in Australia for around $10 / $15. Thanks for your question!👍

  • @soontan1797
    @soontan1797Ай бұрын

    I would like to ask you if you are in South Australia?

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    Ай бұрын

    I am located in North Queensland. Thanks for your question. Cheers, Brad.👍

  • @soontan1797

    @soontan1797

    Ай бұрын

    @@returnoutdoors2210you welcome bro cheers 🥂🥂🥂Because Australia's oceans are awesome👍👍👍

  • @LukeGeldard-jz6dv
    @LukeGeldard-jz6dv9 ай бұрын

    Get some real crab pots! Also put some rocks in there to stop it moving around wouldn’t last a second in a king tide !

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    These are great pots made by Wilson. Check out a few of my other videos when these pots come up full of big mud crabs. You should get yourself some and start catching crabs. When used for their intended purpose they are great. Good luck with your crabbing hope your luck changes soon!👍

  • @williamtukeyjr3661
    @williamtukeyjr36619 ай бұрын

    You had several female crabs.

  • @returnoutdoors2210

    @returnoutdoors2210

    9 ай бұрын

    There certainly were a few female mud crabs in this area. Hopefully a good sign for crab numbers in the future. Thanks for your comment!👍