Very compact crab traps that still WORK

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timflan

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2005
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22 Cruiser
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Are there any? I want to keep a crab trap or two aboard during the season, but I don't want it to be such a burden that I resent its presence, or leave it behind when I'm out for a cruise. I've found a couple that seem to collapse or fold up quite small. My friend Aaron and I have written about them here:

http://www.navagear.com/2007/03/another ... crab-trap/
http://www.navagear.com/2007/02/buildin ... crab-trap/

Any experience with either one? Any conjecture about how well either of these might work?

Thanks!
 
timflan,

I like that flex fold trap.

Do you have any idea where they are sold?
 
I ran across it in the Fisheries Supply website (the old Crow's Nest store here in Seattle). Claims they are on "back-order", but with very small manufacturers, that's the rule, not the exception. I have not seen one in person.
 
OK all you 'crabby experts' out there, which design do you suppose will work best - pyramid or low cylindrical shape?

Is there something similar that's collapsable for shrimp perhaps?
 
I like the Flex-Fold too. But I wouldn't let it out of my sight to go fishing. Too spendy. Why not hang around while it soaks and cast for crabs with one of these http://www.ospreyrods.com/4_crab_grabber.htm Kids love 'em.
 
I was out fishing with Tom (starcrafttom) Sunday, and he mentioned something that's probably significant to newbies like me: there's a good chance you'll lose some traps at first, so get cheap ones. Still, if the manufacturer sent me a free one to try...
 
there's a good chance you'll lose some traps
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You're being charitable. A substantial percentage of "LOST" traps were ripped off by sea-going scumbags.
 
Let me make something clear, I don't know anything about crabbing.
That said, who's gonna train the crabs to climb the pyramid?
 
These are crab rings and not traps but I thought I'd pass the info along. Seems like a guy could easly store one or two on board for some casual crabbing.

http://www.reddenmarine.com/site/new-de ... d=CKICK007
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You can dowload the PDF for more detail here:

http://www.reddenmarine.com/site/pdf/Co ... ochure.pdf


Fishermans marine in Portland carries them. Usually 39.99 but on sale this week for 22.88
 
Just to follow up on my last post. I've seen these crab rings in person at the sportsman show and I think would be ideal for the c-dory. Especially if a guy wanted to always have one or two on board at all times. They are light and when folded are no bigger round than a 5 gallon bucket. Infact, folded, they fit in the bottom of a bucket. I'll probably pick a few up. You can view a video of how they work on their website. Just thought I'd pass this along.

http://crabkinginc.com/
 
flapbreaker":301cjwrn said:
These are crab rings and not traps but I thought I'd pass the info along. Seems like a guy could easly store one or two on board for some casual crabbing.

http://www.reddenmarine.com/site/new-de ... d=CKICK007
CKICK007.jpg


You can dowload the PDF for more detail here:

http://www.reddenmarine.com/site/pdf/Co ... ochure.pdf


Fishermans marine in Portland carries them. Usually 39.99 but on sale this week for 22.88
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When I was young we use to rent carb rings down in Homer Alaska for a couple of buck a day. In a couple of hours I’d catch more then our family could eat right there at one of the docks out on the Homer spit. The ring was about 3.5ft in diameter with net stretched across, a simple design. I’d tie some bait to the net and pull the ring up ever 15 or 20 minutes, what a simple and great way to spend the day as a child. I think the rental place would cook the crabs for next to nothing in those days, but that was back in the late 60s.
With a little debar and some net it would be simple build one.
Think I’ll try one out this summer as we sit on the pick for the night.
 
Magic Crab Traps :crook ...Seems there's always someone coming up with a better one. :smilep Personally I use the 2 1/2' square, fold-up,metal,black plastic coated ones. I store them (4) folded up against the inside of the hull, held in place with rubber snubbers. It's the floats and lines that are awkward to store. As for nylon netting covered traps.....Trying to get a crab out, that's entangled in one of those can be a hassle. :wink One of the best things to buy for crabbing is a roll of 3/4" velcro. Cut off pieces to hold line coils, folded traps, etc. :thup

Jack :smiled Hoping for Sunshine
 
Crab traps are like mouse traps. Someone always trying to build a better one.
 
I went with the Crab King ring for Constant Craving. They are some compact that it can store just about anywhere. $28 seemed worth it. If we are working Tillamook or the ocean, I will take the big traps, but when we are on a cruise, the traps seem overkill. Besides, pulling the rings is a form of entertainment, and just a couple of crabs is enough.

Steve
 
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.
 
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
 
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".
 
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