From fishing net to dock ready crab trap in 10 minutes

[DoubleJ]

No lead.  That's why I went to this version instead of the trap.  Figured I could cast it out and reel it in like fishing.  I'm not sure it needs to stay flat on the bottom because the snares will grab a leg when I "set the hook".

[deadyote]

I was thinking about making a crab snare also and I have some heavy chicken wire to build it out of.  What did you used for the snares?  I was thinking about just using some 50lb or so fishing line?  I'm headed to westport in a couple weeks, so I better get on it.

[DoubleJ]

I used weed whacker line and used zip ties pulled really tight to hold the loops

[h20hunter]

How about this.........

Make it into a 5 point harness. One center line and one out to each corner. It should work better to trap Mr. Crabby.

[wraithen]

Idk why you couldn't use trout as bait. I use salmon all the time.

[DoubleJ]

How about this.........

Make it into a 5 point harness. One center line and one out to each corner. It should work better to trap Mr. Crabby.

I'll work it up and see how it looks

[DoubleJ]

I could be wrong and I am sure someone will jump in, but I don't think you can use trout as bait.

Using chicken anyway.  just hit the store this morning

[h20hunter]

Peel the skin of the chicken..........seems to hold 'em longer when they can really get into the meat.

[Button Nubbs]

everytime you pull the trap up put a couple cuts in the chicken it helps disperse new scent. we used to clean up off the piers when we were younger.

[h20hunter]

Yep....good suggestion........more cuts equal more surface area in contact with the water equals more scent equals more crab.

[DoubleJ]

OK.  Just tried a practice cast and it snapped my line.  Until I can get some 25lb line, I have to go back to the net/trap.  I added 3lbs of weight (every fishing sinker I have).  Think it'll be enough?

[h20hunter]

Should be..........all depends on how the current "catches" on your.........pot.

Can you hand throw then reel in with the pole?

[DoubleJ]

Should be..........all depends on how the current "catches" on your.........pot.

Can you hand throw then reel in with the pole?

Didn't think of that.  I'm not switching again today but it's something I will look at

[h20hunter]

If you have anything with braid that would be the way to go. Lobbing that baby out there is going to creat quite the stretch on the line. What did you think of my 5 point harness suggestion?

[DoubleJ]

If you have anything with braid that would be the way to go. Lobbing that baby out there is going to creat quite the stretch on the line. What did you think of my 5 point harness suggestion?

Didn't get a chance to hook it up and see.  I test casted and the line broke and I re-rigged the fishing net before I got to your suggestion.  It is a solid one though