
Blue Crab Forum - NC Crabbing Resources - Places to buy crab …
Apr 17, 2023 · Hello!I'm looking to buy 10 crab traps with line and buoy here soon. What are the best places to buy?I called Mayo's in Scranton NC and they want $40 per pot with no float or …
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 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 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.
Blue Crab Forum - General Discussion - DIY Topless Traps …
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.
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 …
Build Yer Own Topless Traps (2 pics) - Blue Crab Forum
Nov 2, 2007 · Thanks to the instructions provided by old crabber (thanks a lot!) I am trying to make my own topless traps. After taking down my garden fence for the winter (pretty much …
Blue Crab Forum - Hard Crabbing Know-How - Crab traps and line …
Aug 3, 2006 · I am using topless traps with about 12-15 feet of line. These work real good in about 7-11 feet of water but I have a problem when I am crabbing in 4 feet.
Do you guys weight your traps???? - Blue Crab Forum
May 26, 2009 · Trying to think why we got skunked, maybe I need to weight down my traps??? or try eels instead of chicken necks???
Paint type and color for trap floats? - Blue Crab Forum
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 …