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How to Make a Crab/Crayfish Trap

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By lucylady
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Seafood is a very hot commodity these days and many people are taking it upon themselves to get their crabs/crayfish as prices skyrocket. Here is how to make an easy, cheap and effective trap to get your own.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Plastic 5 gallon bucket
  • Saw
  • Shovel
  • Bait (i.e. raw hamburger, fish)
  1. Step 1

    Take your 5 gallon bucket and remove the handle, as this will get in the way when cutting.

  2. Step 2

    Saw off the bucket about half-way down, too shallow and it will not work, too deep and the hole will be difficult to dig.

  3. Step 3

    Dig a hole in the sand, the hole must be underwater (yes, i know this is hard but with a little patience it WILL work), also it helps if the hole is near logs or rocks where crabs/crayfish reside.

  4. Step 4

    Place your sawn off bucket into your hole, there should be no more than a 1/2 inch of plastic showing above the sand.

  5. Step 5

    Put some of the bait of your choice into the bucket and leave. Crabs/crayfish should come to the bait and become trapped once inside due to the slick sides.

Tips & Warnings
  • Check trap regularly as some animals will find your catch a tasty treat!
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