Capt. Bruce's Topless Traps

[Dragging Baits]

I made my purchase from Capt. Bruce of 30 large traps and when I sent my order in, he sent me a note back suggesting that I add more bait springs to each trap and said that he has gotten three at a time before. While I kinda didn't really believe him but did agree on the more bait theory, I went out with my three year old this afternoon and three different times we pulled traps with three BIG keeper males. I couldn't believe it. His traps are absolutley of high qualiy and they do catch crabs. It doesn't take long to get a good meal when you get them three at a time. My hats off to Capt. Bruce and the quality traps he sells here.

PS. Get at least three bait springs

[josepepper]

Can you send me a link to cap bruces webpage or bmail? Id like to try topless traps

thanks

[bone-a-fide]

Where do you attach the other baits, to the floor or the sides. I have thought about doing that.

[Dragging Baits]

The traps that you get from Capt. Bruce can be ordered with additional bait springs which is what he suggested and what I did. The additional springs get spread out on teh floor of the trap. I ordered the bigger traps of the two sizes he sells and three baits fit nicely inside the trap and three fat jimmies fit even better. I got his website from someone here on TF. I'm sure if you did a search of "capt. Bruce", it would show up.

[jwittman]

Jose, just sent you a pm with Capt. Bruce's site. I ordered some the other day. Looks like it will take 3 - 4 weeks before they are ready. Looking forward to trying them out.

[crabberlig]

bone,

I have several of the large traps. I removed the springs and repaced them with 3 Jimmie clips spread at different angles on the bottom. Bruce isn't exagerating, I've had many two crab pull ups. Still waiting for three. The wire guage is a little lighter than a foxy mate trap but still strong. The lighter guage makes for easier pulling. I have 10 more on order.

Good luck,

Lig

[josepepper]

Thanks!!!

I just ordered 10 of the bigfoot rigged and shipped to me, can't wait to try them

[Ele]

Is there a size limit on traps that can be used in the Chesapeake, if you are not a commercial fishermen?

Ele

[josepepper]

the bottom footprint of the trap can be no more than 12" x 12" I believe capt bruces "bigfoot" traps are the largest allowable

[Butthead]

3 big jimmies per trap?? dude, drinking and boating are illegal in this state...i've heard of seeing double, but aren't you stretching it a bit??

Ready to test out that new trotline this weekend? it ain't catching you any crabs in the bucket...