"WHAT CRAB TRAPS ARE THE BEST AND WHY ?"/

[Huckle Berry Blue]

WHAT CRAB TRAPS ARE THE BEST AND WHY---

IF I WANT A GOOD CRAB TRAP THAT FULLY COLAPSES TO BE REALLY THIN WHEN NOT IN USE WHAT ONES DO I GET AND WHAT SIZE

IF I NEED DIFFERENT SIZES FOR DIFFERENT REGULATIONS AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE YEAR PLEASE SPECIFY----I AM TALKING SPECIFICALLY ABOUT MARYLAND --CHESAPEAKE -BAY

 SHOULD I HAVE LIMIT OF DIFFERENT SIZES ON HAND FOR DIFFERENT SITUATIONS                         

                                         HUCKLEBERRY BLUE

[tomedean]

For the past couple of years, I have gone with the regular traps.... this year (and the end of last year) I am using the metal rings... and hoping for better luck.  I have seen the topless traps... may get a few!!!

Tom

[Heavy Metal Crabber]

I have about a dozen of the 12X12 topless traps.....I think there great because they all stack inside each other saving alot of space on your boat.....I need to find out who's still making them to get more...As far a size goes, I think MD regulations for collapseable traps can't exceed 12 in X 12 in

[captaincrab55]

I got my open tops from captainbruce53@aol.com     410-287-6315,   cell    443-280-2708.    He had a special last year if you bought 25 or more.   They were worth it!     He was selling them without strings or bait holders.

[Heavy Metal Crabber]

What area of MD is 410-287-****    I live in Harfod Co. and crab in Balto Co.....I went thru an old acquaintence years ago who got these traps in the Chase area I like to hook up with someone in Chase/middle river/Essex area for more

[captaincrab55]

As of last year he delivered to Harford, Baltimore and other counties.    I found his ad in a Baltimore County local paper.    Call early, he worked second shift last year.

[Crabber Joe]

or contact kcrabpots he ia a member of this board(look in the directory for his email) he's in belaire md  and sells the topless traps with bait holder and will rig them with lines and a float if you want, he ships via ups and his price and service can't be beat!

[Huckle Berry Blue]

thanx  guys i really appreciate all the valuable input


                              Michael

[tattoo]

I make my own traps they are 12x12x6 four door . they have always worked well for me.