#5270, "RE: Sand Crab Trap" In response to Reply # 0
I'll tell you what works great and is a lot easier to carry. It's a 24-30 inch baittank net. Just look for a patch of crab 'V' in the receeding water and scoop away. The fine mesh strains them out pretty good. The brand we use is a 'Loki', it has an aluminum handle and soft white mesh. About $10-13 depending where you get it and handle length.
#5271, "RE: Sand Crab Trap" In response to Reply # 1
>I'll tell you what works great and is a lot easier to carry. >It's a 24-30 inch baittank net. Just look for a patch of >crab 'V' in the receeding water and scoop away. The fine >mesh strains them out pretty good. The brand we use is a >'Loki', it has an aluminum handle and soft white mesh. About >$10-13 depending where you get it and handle length.
Thanks a million! Any idea where I can pick one up in this area? Would a boat supply center carry them? Any names would be greatly appreciated.
#5272, "RE: Sand Crab Trap" In response to Reply # 2
try any tackle store--maybe Boss Tackle? there's 2 down your way I think--kearny mesa and also vista. west marine has another brand net for similar price. There are many other boat supply places in SD. BTW, 24-30 inches is the handle length, not net size. net is only about 7 x 9 inches, scoops plenty of crabs though. I just hang mine on my fanny pack or slip between waist of pants and belt so I'm mobile.
#5273, "RE: Sand Crab Trap" In response to Reply # 3
>try any tackle store--maybe Boss Tackle? there's 2 down your >way I think--kearny mesa and also vista. west marine has >another brand net for similar price. There are many other >boat supply places in SD. BTW, 24-30 inches is the handle >length, not net size. net is only about 7 x 9 inches, scoops >plenty of crabs though. I just hang mine on my fanny pack or >slip between waist of pants and belt so I'm mobile.
Fongster, Good News!
I went down to Boss Tackle in Vista and picked up a bait net with a 30 " handle and a rectangular scoop base of 15".
I'm sure this will be the ticket. It was in the price range that you had mentioned. $16+tax. The company that manufactures it is Ranger from the Midwest. Aluminum with real fine white mesh. I believe that it will do the trick!