How Does a Crab Cage Work to Catch a Crab?
Trapping Crabs There are many different types of crab cages, or traps, and they all work in much the same manner to catch a crab. Bait is placed at the bottom of the trap, usually in a “bait bag,” which is then secured to the bottom of the trap so that it doesn’t float away. The cage, which has a string or cord attached to it, is then tossed into the water. When the trap comes to rest on the sea floor, the sides of the cage collapse down into the sand. This disturbs the sand, causing it to sift up and conceal most of the cage, leaving the bait in plain view. The bait attracts crabs, who circle around to partake of it. When the cage is pulled out of the water, the tugging action on the cords causes the sides of the cage to come up, trapping the crabs inside of the cage. The best and most expensive cages, however, have sides that do not collapse, but are designed to allow for a crab to climb in and eat the bait. Once inside the cage, the crab cannot climb back out. Deploying Your Cage Cr
