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Danielson Bait Cage, 6 in x 4 in x 8 in Deep

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Item weight
4 ounces
Product dimensions
10.59 x 6.42 x 4.33 inches

Quick take

A vinyl-coated steel wire cage that fits inside larger crab traps to keep bait centered and secure throughout a soak.

The Danielson Bait Cage is a crab trap bait cage with a 6 by 4 inch opening and 8 inches of depth, made to hold bait in larger crab traps. It closes with a heavy-duty rubber band door and is built from vinyl-coated steel wire, weighing 4 ounces. Its one-size design leaves room for commonly used baits, so crabbers can fasten it inside a trap and keep bait in place.

Best for

  • Crabbing with larger pot traps
  • Keeping bait in place through tidal movement
  • Extended soaks where bait drift is a concern

Skip if

  • You use small hand-line or collapsible traps
  • You prefer placing bait directly on the trap floor

Strengths

  • Rubber band door holds bait while remaining accessible
  • Large opening fits chunky baits like fish heads and squid
  • Vinyl coating resists saltwater corrosion

Trade-offs

  • Cage reduces bait scent dispersal compared to open traps
  • Rubber band door requires re-securing after each check
  • Cannot be used in traps without adequate interior space

Fishing fit

Species
  • Crab & shrimp
Water
  • Saltwater

Specifications

Specifications
Typecrab trap bait cage
Opening6 in x 4 in
Depth8 in
MaterialVinyl-coated steel wire
ClosureHeavy-duty rubber band door

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