How Do You Make A Crab Trap?
Crab Traps are used to catch crabs in the sea. A baited trap is placed on the sea floor. The crab enters and is unable to leave. Eventually, the fisherman hauls up the trap and removes the crabs. There are many varieties and sizes of crab trap in use. The most common resembles a cage. Step 1 Obtain a roll of welded wire fencing 1 inch x 1 inch. You will use this wire to make something that looks like a cage or trap. Cut off a section of wire 1 foot x 16 inches. Cut off a second piece 1 foot by 2 feet. Step 2 Bend the first piece into the shape of a bracket. The upturned ends should each rise about 2 inches from the body of the piece. bend the second piece into a rough semicircle. Each end should stand up about 6 inches. Step 3 Join the two pieces together with the snap rings. You should have a roughly barrel shaped device. Cut 2 more pieces of wire to use as doors. These will fit over the open sides of your trap. Step 4 Attach the doors with some snap rings. Tie a length of rope to the
