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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Apr 21, 2022 · Just curious if you had an option between a 800' Trot line and 20 open collapse traps. Which would you choose?

Sep 12, 2012 · I was just wondering, because I've seen several new crab pots/traps lately, what the difference is (if any) between the blue crab and stone crab pots. Should i purchase a new "Stone …

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 …

Apr 13, 2024 · The traps were stored outside for a number of years so aside from the ropes and strings deteriorating the previously orange floats are almost white now. What is the best color to spot small …

May 23, 2013 · For my first traps I was thinking about making some of my own. Anyone know if there are any restrictions on how to make them other than this...Recreational Crabbing RemindersA new crab …

Mar 30, 2006 · Traps must be pulled only during daylight hours. Traps must not be placed in navigational channels of the intracoastal waterways, or in navigational channels maintained and …