Trap Like a Pro: 5 Must-Have Blue Crab Trap Accessories (and Why Yours Might Suck Without Them)
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You’ve got your crab trap. You’ve got the bait. You’ve got that look in your eye like you’re about to dominate the dock. But hold on, Captain Claw — your setup might be missing a few essential pieces that separate the rookies from the seasoned shellfish slayers.
Let’s break down the top 5 trap accessories every blue crabber should have in their arsenal.
🛠 1. Escape Rings: Because Tiny Crabs Need a Way Out (and the Law Says So)
Not only do escape rings help keep your traps legal in most states — they also let undersized crabs skedaddle, so you’re not constantly tossing babies back overboard. Ours? Durable, black, and built to the exact legal diameter for every U.S. coastal regulation.
👉 Bonus: They keep your trap from looking like a jail for crab toddlers.
🏷 2. Trap ID Tags: So You Don't Lose Your Gear (or Get Fined)
Every state requires proper ID on traps. But a Sharpie and a prayer won’t cut it. Use weatherproof custom trap tags that won't fade, peel, or get eaten by the ocean gods. Yours should scream “This belongs to a serious crabber” — and not “leftover luggage tag from 2009.”
📏 3. Claw Gauges: Measure Twice, Toss Once
No more “eyeballing it.” A proper blue crab claw gauge helps you measure for legal keepers with precision. Because no one wants to argue with a game warden while holding a crab like it’s a hot potato.
🎣 4. Trap Hooks: Stop Wrestling with the Cage
Nothing says rookie like digging your hands into a barnacle-ridden trap. Our custom trap door hooks make opening and rebaiting traps fast and painless — especially if you have gloves on or, you know, value your knuckles.
🔩 5. Reinforcement Clips & Zip Ties: Because Saltwater Is a Savage Beast
Saltwater eats gear. Fast. Reinforcement clips and marine-grade zip ties help keep your escape rings, trap doors, and bait holders securely fastened — no mid-pull surprises.
Carly's Final Word:
If you’re gonna trap, trap smarter. With the right accessories, your traps will last longer, catch better, and stay fully compliant with crab laws from the Carolinas to the Chesapeake.
Need help building your perfect setup? Check out our best-sellers or hit us up. We're crab nerds, and proud of it.