{"title":"Crab Snares","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecrab snare\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small bait cage ringed with self-opening loops that you cast with an ordinary fishing rod. Crabs climb on to reach the bait, and when you reel in steady the loops tighten around their legs. No boat, no pots, no ring net: just your rod, some bait, and a pier, jetty or beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirFly \u003cstrong\u003e6-loop castable crab snares\u003c\/strong\u003e were designed on the docks of San Francisco Bay in 2019. They are built for \u003cstrong\u003eDungeness crab\u003c\/strong\u003e and red rock crab on the West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington) and also catch blue crab back East. Every snare uses a lead-free, vinyl-coated weight that holds bottom in tide and surf. Patent pending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich crab snare should I buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrab Snare Kit (2, 3 or 4 pack)\u003c\/strong\u003e: the best value. Comes with a crab gauge, casting glove and replacement loops, so it is ready to fish out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle 6-loop crab snare\u003c\/strong\u003e: a spare, or a first snare to try crabbing from a pier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Surf 3-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e: for beaches and jetties with strong surf and current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro castable snare\u003c\/strong\u003e: our newest design, with an optional 3 oz sinker for deeper water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrab snare FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rod do I need for a crab snare?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn 8 to 10 ft rod rated for 10+ lb, a size 6000 or larger reel, and 50 lb braided line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre crab snares legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnares are legal for sport crabbing in California (up to 6 loops), Oregon and Washington, but seasons, size and bag limits differ by state and area. Always check your local fishing regulations before you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best bait for crab snaring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnything oily and smelly: mackerel, sardine, salmon carcass, squid or chicken. A mix works best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I go crab snaring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee our free maps of piers, jetties and beaches: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bay-area-crab-snaring\"\u003eBay Area \u0026amp; Northern California crab snaring spots\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/oregon-crab-snaring\"\u003eOregon crabbing docks\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/washington-crab-snaring\"\u003eWashington crabbing piers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use a crab snare?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead our step-by-step \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/crab-snare-guide\"\u003eCrab Snare Guide\u003c\/a\u003e: bait the cage, cast, wait 5 to 10 minutes, then reel in slow and steady with the line tight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"airfly-crab-trap-snares-standard-2-pack-gauge","title":"AirFly Crab Snare Kit, 2, 3 or 4 Pack - 6-Loop Castable Crab Traps with Gauge, Casting Glove \u0026 Replacement Loops | Dungeness, Rock \u0026 Blue Crab | Made in SF Bay","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete kit in 3 sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, 3 or 4 castable crab traps with a crab gauge, a casting glove and replacement loops. 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