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A1FISHER · Bait Nets & Traps
A1FISHER 4-Arm Crab Trap Harness, Nylon, 31.3 Inches
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- Item weight
- 0.31 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 8.23 x 5.43 x 2.09 inches
Quick take
A 4-arm harness with nylon arms and plastic snaps that attaches to most blue crab and Dungeness crab traps.
This orange A1FISHER crab trap harness joins a crab trap or shrimp pot to the mainline through four nylon arms and a large metal ring. Its plastic snaps have a 1.5 cm (0.59 inch) opening and clip on and off for quick hook-up. It is designed for most crab traps, shrimp traps and pots, and the metal ring should be wiped clean after use to prevent rust.
Best for
- Setting crab traps in bays and estuaries
- Saltwater crabbing for blue crabs along the Atlantic
- West coast Dungeness crab fishing
Skip if
- You build custom traps from scratch
- You fish freshwater where crab traps are uncommon
Strengths
- Four nylon arms distribute weight evenly on the trap
- Plastic snaps are durable and corrosion-resistant
- Nylon material is gentler on trap than bare metal
Trade-offs
- Metal ring is alloy, not stainless, requires rinsing after saltwater
- Requires experience rigging traps correctly
- Plastic snaps may weaken after many seasons of use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Crab & shrimp
- Water
- Saltwater
Specifications
| Type | crab trap harness |
|---|---|
| Arms | 4 nylon, 29.5 in each |
| Snaps | 4 plastic |
| Total length | 31.3 in |
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