Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video documents the first day of stone crab season for Pedro, "the Pescatarian," and his team, including his father and Alfred. They begin their day at 5 AM, having made a significant investment in more traps for the season (1:25). Pedro discusses the challenges of filming for YouTube while working, as it adds time to their day (2:04).
The goal for the day is to pull 315 traps (3:48), with Pedro Senior joining because the first pull of the season is expected to be the best (2:40). They encounter rough waters and discuss the difference in fishing conditions between the bay and the ocean side (4:24, 12:03). Pedro explains his baiting strategy, using a mixture of cowhide and pig's feet (6:16). He also details his meticulous logging of each trap's catch and coordinates to optimize trap placement (8:11).
A major challenge arises when the winch's pin breaks, requiring a makeshift repair with fishing posts and zip ties to continue pulling traps (25:51). Despite the setbacks and rough conditions, they manage to pull approximately 125 traps by mid-day (23:03). By the end of the day, they have pulled 625 claws (29:17), considering it a good day despite not reaching their initial weight goal (22:27). Pedro also explains the rules for egg-bearing crabs, which must be released (21:22). The video concludes with a reflection on the long day and the success of their efforts. Watch the full walkthroughs on MyBoatVideo:
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This video documents the first day of stone crab season for Pedro, "the Pescatarian," and his team, including his father and Alfred. They begin their day at 5 AM, having made a significant investment in more traps for the season (1:25). Pedro discusses the challenges of filming for YouTube while working, as it adds time to their day (2:04).
The goal for the day is to pull 315 traps (3:48), with Pedro Senior joining because the first pull of the season is expected to be the best (2:40). They encounter rough waters and discuss the difference in fishing conditions between the bay and the ocean side (4:24, 12:03). Pedro explains his baiting strategy, using a mixture of cowhide and pig's feet (6:16). He also details his meticulous logging of each trap's catch and coordinates to optimize trap placement (8:11).
A major challenge arises when the winch's pin breaks, requiring a makeshift repair with fishing posts and zip ties to continue pulling traps (25:51). Despite the setbacks and rough conditions, they manage to pull approximately 125 traps by mid-day (23:03). By the end of the day, they have pulled 625 claws (29:17), considering it a good day despite not reaching their initial weight goal (22:27). Pedro also explains the rules for egg-bearing crabs, which must be released (21:22). The video concludes with a reflection on the long day and the success of their efforts. Watch the full walkthroughs on MyBoatVideo:
myboatvideo.com or myboatvideo.com or alfredmontaner.com
