How to Make a Crab/Crayfish Trap

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

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. 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. 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. 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!