A fun activity that allows you to catch your own fresh seafood is crabming. A quick and affordable method to get started is to make your own crab traps. We’ll demonstrate how to create your own crab traps in this article using supplies from your neighborhood hardware shop.
You will need the following materials:
1 inch PVC pipe, 10 feet long
4 PVC elbows
2 PVC tees
2 PVC caps
1 chicken wire roll, 4 feet wide and 10 feet long
– 50 feet of nylon rope
– 1 jar of crab bait
First, cut the PVC pipe. The PVC pipe should be divided into four equal lengths of 2.5 feet each using a saw or PVC cutter. Your crab trap’s frame will be made up of them. PVC pipe is cut into two further pieces, each one foot long. The purpose of these is as support bars.
Step 2: Put the Frame Together
Build a rectangle frame out of the four PVC pipe lengths and the PVC elbows and tees. The support bars should be attached to the top of the frame using elbows rather than tees at the corners. Step 3: Screw the Chicken Wire Into Place Chicken wire should be fastened to the PVC frame using wire or zip ties. Leave a side door on the trap’s door side open. To stop crabs from escaping, the chicken wire needs to be tightly wrapped around the frame.
Install the Rope and Bait Container in Step 4 Using zip ties or wire, fasten the nylon rope to the top of the trap. Attach the rope’s opposite end to a weight or anchor using a tie. Using zip ties or wire, fasten the bait container to the interior of the trap.
Materials Required:
– 2 bungee cords, 50 feet of nylon rope, 4 milk cartons, 2 bungee cords, and 1 crab bait container. Secure the milk crates in Step 1 The open sides of the milk crates should be facing out as you stack them. The containers should be fastened together using bungee cords.
Step 2: Fasten the Bait Container and Rope Using zip ties or wire, fasten the nylon rope to the milk crate stack’s top. Attach the rope’s opposite end to a weight or anchor using a tie. Using zip ties or wire, fasten the bait container to the interior of the trap.
Summary:
A fun and gratifying pastime that can help you save money and get fresh fish is making your own crab traps. Whether you decide to use milk crates or PVC pipe, the procedure is easy and uncomplicated. To ensure a safe and successful expedition, just make sure to verify your local laws and regulations regarding crabbing.