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  1. 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 …

  2. 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.

  3. Blue Crab Forum - Hard Crabbing Know-How - knots used on crab traps

    May 24, 2010 · mdtrotliner Guest Logged Re: knots used on crab traps #11 May 27, 2010, 07:20:31 PM i meant to say sea cadets my bad when i use to use traps i would rig them with the bowline like philly …

  4. 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 …

  5. I was thinking of makeing topless crab traps - Blue Crab Forum

    Nov 10, 2008 · OK, I'll start this off with saying I'm saving up to buy a sit on top fishing kayak this winter for trolling next spring. Along with raking leaves and shoveling snow (not taking off yet).

  6. 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.

  7. Crabbing for Hard Shell Crabs - Blue Crab

    Traps Strictly a recreational activity, trapping crabs can be lots of fun and very productive. Since a boat is not required to trap crabs, it is a popular method of crabbing. One method is to crab from a public …

  8. Plasti Dip Or other Vinyl Coating For Traps

    Mar 24, 2013 · I just bought a new boat, and to limit the scratches I was thinking of coating my traps with some sort of vinyl type coating to help protect the boat. A few questions:1.

  9. 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 …

  10. Blue Crab Forum - Hard Crabbing Know-How - Crab traps and line length

    Aug 3, 2006 · I am using topless traps with about 12-15 feet of line. These work real good in about 7-11 feet of water but I have a problem when I am crabbing in 4 feet.