Very compact crab traps that still WORK

rjmcnabb · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject:

Hi Brats, I'm new to crab and prawn traps. Looking through the old posts on pot pullers, I was intrigued by references to pulling a trap using a float and a SS ring. I gather the boat does the work; is that correct? Can someone please explain how that method works. Thanks.

flapbreaker · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject:

I believe that people have just adapted an anchor puller for use on crab pots. In my neck of the woods, an anchor puller system is pretty common on the rivers. The main thing you want to prevent is getting the rope in the prop while pulling anchor/ or pot. Here's a website with some photo's that might help you better understand.

http://www.hookedoncatfish.com/Retrieval.html

C-Hawk · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject:

We're screwed here in So Cal- not allowed to use traps, only allowed to use the hoop nets for crab and lobster. Shrimp traps are allowed as long as the openings are no larger than 1/2".