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.

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 …

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?

Dec 18, 2024 · So one day I tried to catch Stone Crabs using wire Blue Crab traps- and I actually find the wire style of trap catch better with Stone crabs. Stone claws are so expensive this is the only way …

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

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 …

Jul 19, 2023 · I am getting ready to buy either some traps or a 600 ft trotline, both about the same price. I don't have my own boat, aside from a kayak (non-peddle).

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 …

Feb 19, 2020 · Does anyone know if Jim, The Perfectionist is still making traps?