How to Make a Crab Snare for $1.78
These DIY crab snares only cost $1.78 each to make. While they are pretty cheap, they are also incredibly effective at catching Dungeness crab and rock crab from shore (jetty or beach) without a boat in Washington state. I’ll show you how to make a crab snare and talk a little about how I fish with them. A 4-ounce weight would add another $1.50 on to the total cost. I fish with 4-8 ounces of weight depending on the current.
Supplies are listed below. You can get most of them at your local hardware store or order them online. The prices were pretty similar. Most of these items aren’t sold as singles so you’re just going to have to buy more than what you would need for a single snare, but chances are you’ll go through a few snares in a season anyway and all your friends will want one too once they see how easy and effective these are at catching crab...so the more the merrier. The roll of cage wire makes something like 72 crab snares though.
May you catch all the crabs and may they only be the good kind ;)
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Supplies to Make Crab Snares:
* Trimmer Line .065-inch: amzn.to/2M901n4
* Copper Crimp Sleeves 18-10: amzn.to/363vxdk (You could also use ring terminals 16-14 size w/ 5-6mm hole instead of looping the trimmer line and using the crimp sleeves)
* Bicycle Inner Tube: amzn.to/3qDUqUP
* Galvanized Cage Wire ½” x 1” mesh: amzn.to/2LX45Hl
* #12 Jack Chain: amzn.to/35Z7rAk (best to just get a foot of this cut from the local hardware store for like $0.70 instead of having to buy a big roll)
* 88-lb Duo-Lock Snaps: amzn.to/3p6qL6o
* 4-oz Fishing Weights: amzn.to/360BjMA
* Wire Cutters
* Pliers
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Having lost 4 store bought snares to the sea, I decided it was time to make my own. I like your design the best and have made 5 so far. Hopefully, I can get them in the ocean before the season ends in Norther California. Thanks!
Wonderful presentation ! Your video was clear, simple and easy to understand. I particularly appreciated your breakdown in the beginning of all the materials you use. Thanks so much !
Clear conscience instructions very easy to follow, I like to twist the line going through the crimps so the loops are pointing upwards it increases the chances of snagging the crab upon retrieval ATB Spam.
Awesome job in making a video that is easy to follow and to the point. I forward to making some snares using your design. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! today I started looking for " how to fish for Dungeness Crab" so happy I found your channel!
You are so amazing thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. I’m so excited about Crabbing 🦀 🦀
Love your videos! I bought my stuff to make crab snares, and totally enjoyed the cooking also. I'm half Japanese and the video was spot on! I'm in Vancouver WA.
Wow so smart and intuitive, also fun to make and rewarding when you catch your crab. This method also doubles-down and you can also go fishing if you want as well. Thanks for sharing!
Nice! Such a simple yet informative video. Thanks for sharing!
by far one of the better diys on crab snares. excellent work
Great job. I had given up making my own but after this video, I will try again. Thanks
i love this! thank you so much
Best danged video on crab snare production on U Tube. Sure glad I discovered you on your Puget Sound
Awesome video I'll have to try making these.
Thanl you. Keep sharing.
Cheers mate im australian and i go crabbing with my pots however nobody uses that method doen here so im off to the shops to get the materials and 10 handlines and give it a shot
Brilliant video
So awesome
I will make this trap with very good information
Good video