
Crab Trap Irons: When and How Much is Enough? - Blue Crab Forum
Aug 20, 2015 · Do you usually put irons in all of your traps, or only the ones that are going to be set in rough waters/surf/strong tide channels? When I say trap, I am talking what others …
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 …
how often should you check traps - Blue Crab Forum
Aug 4, 2010 · how often should you check traps Started by bcfdlt58, August 04, 2010, 10:50:04 AM Previous topic - Next topic 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
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.
How to build a topless crab trap - Page 4 - Blue Crab Forum
Jul 16, 2005 · I have had so much e-mail asking how I make my crab traps, so I decided to put it on my web site.It was a lot of work but it's finally done. If you would count your labor you can …
Blue Crab Forum - Hard Crabbing Know-How - rigging …
Feb 10, 2009 · hi, I bought a bunch of these pyramid crab traps on craigslist for a buck a piece problem is they didn't come with the strings on them. I'm trying to figure out how to string them …
Blue Crab Forum - MD Crabbing Resources - Perfectionist ring traps
Oct 29, 2015 · Where is the best place to buy perfectionist ring traps?
How do you add weight to your collapsible traps?
Sep 23, 2006 · I use the Pyramid/Star/Triangle traps. I also have to crab from a pier or bridge, which usually means fast moving currents.Any recommendations for adding weight to the trap?
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 …
Blue Crab Forum - General Discussion - Topless crab traps
Oct 10, 2025 · Originally posted in NJ forum, but wondering what other people thought: I took my nephew crabbing this summer two times and he is completely hooked (both with actually …