Why I always use chicken necks for crab bait

If you're heading out to the water soon, grabbing some chicken necks for crab bait is probably the smartest move you can make for your wallet and your catch rate. There's something about that tough, stringy meat that drives blue crabs absolutely wild, and honestly, I haven't found anything that quite matches it for a long day on the pier. While some people swear by fancy lures or expensive fish heads, the humble chicken neck remains the king of the crabbing world for a few very practical reasons. ...

February 20, 2026 · 7 min · Treviño Talita