# S3 E3 | Big Striper Bait: Why Blue Crabs Are Hard to Imitate

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Podcast: [The Surfcast Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-surfcast-podcast-6745937)
Published: 2026-01-19T07:02:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1504

## Resource

In this episode the guys discuss why they think you should be tracking moon cycles even in the winter, and why blue crabs are just so damn hard to replicate in the surf (and how crusteceans in general can be hard). Listen in to find out more! Sign up today for Jerry's Surf Scenarios Seminar Series: https://www.indeepoutdoors.com/seminarseries Please visit our sponsors! SEVIIN Reels https://seviinreels.com/ St. Croix Rods https://stcroixrods.com/ The Surfcaster https://www.thesurfcaster.com/ Check out Jerry's new book, here: https://geni.us/HookedBook The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, The Surfcast Podcast is for you. https://surfcastpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfcastPodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesurfcastpodcast/

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