Placement of by-catch reduction device/turtle excluder on traps
Oct 6, 2023 · Just got some new traps and am in Florida where it's now a law to have turtle excluders on the traps. Does anyone have any input on the placement of it? Should it be as far back into the …
How long do you let your traps sit before pulling them?
May 12, 2007 · I'm talking about box/topless/ring/etc. Not pots.How long do you let them soak before each pull?For myself it tends to be 10-15 minutes I think.
Galvanized VS Vinyl coated traps - Blue Crab Forum
Nov 4, 2016 · Vinyl coated traps are heavier and create more resistance, and crabs generally find them distasteful and completely yucky. The crabs clearly prefer galvanized steel or tarred sisal twine like …
Blue Crab Forum - Hard Crabbing Know-How - Stackable Crab Traps?
Jan 23, 2017 · I understand this is likely in the wrong place - but can anyone advise of a good place to buy stackable traps? My wife got me a few more for Christmas and I usually buy them at Anglers off …
Blue Crab Forum - General Discussion - DIY Topless Traps Dimensions.
Aug 13, 2016 · Big thanks to oldcrabber for the awesome website for making traps! I am confused on what the dimensions are for the top frame.
Blue Crab Forum - Hard Crabbing Know-How - Best bait for traps
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Blue Crab Forum - NJ Crabbing Resources - Open Top or Box Traps?
May 8, 2019 · I want to set out about a dozen traps, what do you guys prefer Open or Box or something else? Someone on here suggested these for open top Also anyone have suggestions on crab …
Blue Crab Forum - Hard Crabbing Know-How - making crab traps
Jun 24, 2005 · I came accross several rolls of plastic coated crab pot wire mesh and started making some crab traps. I don't have the pliars to make the stainless steel wire loops to connect the baitwell …
Funnel Traps vs Manual Door Traps - Blue Crab Forum
Aug 24, 2013 · Box traps are the best for crabbing for a few hours from a dock or Pier, and yes you check them frequently. Crab pots are designed to be dropped for long periods, like overnight, and …
best traps - Blue Crab Forum
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