How to Make a Crab Snare: Detailed Description

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  • čas přidán 28. 03. 2015
  • For the heavy duty crab snare PM me by clicking on my account, then "about" and "send message". I will get back to you asap. If you make your own, all the material should be very inexpensive and you will have enough material to make at least 10 snares. Everything can be found at home depot. I can put sku numbers if anybody wants them.
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  • @tomtaft1416
    @tomtaft1416 Před 4 lety +20

    I just anted to thank you for taking the time and making the effort to make this vid. I spent several pleasant hours learning how to make these snares and am looking forward to trying them out. People who teach or who instruct, who share their passion, are the cornerstone of any society. You have great value and you make the world a better place

  • @tarmac245
    @tarmac245 Před 8 lety +107

    a true youtuber. brilliant vid. show how for FREE and with purchase option. thank you.

    • @bradjunes1610
      @bradjunes1610 Před 3 lety +1

      Real enterpriser. Lots of luck to him also.

  • @MrRoz121
    @MrRoz121 Před 5 lety +4

    Caught my first crab fishing in the Irish Sea thanks to this video.
    Cheers man 👍🏻🇮🇪☘️

  • @christiancagurangan2115

    I made two of these following your instructions and they worked! Thanks for sharing.

  • @wesleywong5407
    @wesleywong5407 Před rokem

    Thanks for 'How To...." video on Crab Shares and I was so happy to see you using the 1/2 in by 1/2 in 19 gauge wire cloth even though you recommend the stronger gauge wire. So many other videos recommend using the 16 gauge 1" by 1/'2" cloth and it's really hard to find that easily available particularly in small rolls. The wire cloth you recommend is easily available in small rolls at Home Depot. You also make the snares very simple and easy to make.
    Much appreciated and I also enjoy very much your other fishing videos....have learned a lot from them !

  • @clalas05
    @clalas05 Před 9 lety +7

    You make me wanna go crabbing! Keep up the great videos!!! Love the snares I'm all about the DIY

    • @FishermansLife
      @FishermansLife  Před 9 lety +4

      Chris L. Thanks!! You definitely should. The season in SF is coming to an end at the end of June though, better hurry! Bait is cheap...you can get a whole day's worth for less than $5. A cheap pole and reel less than $50 too. all you need is the snares or some hooks and weights

  • @kanaletumlinson
    @kanaletumlinson Před 2 lety +1

    Great video man Thank you for teaching us! I am definitely going to try to make my own.
    Last weekend I tried crab snaring for the 1st time while my other 2 traps soaked. I definitely had more fun with the snare and was able to get it into precise spots.

  • @mollatove421
    @mollatove421 Před 5 lety +2

    Excellent, all-around video! Thank you!!

  • @walden6272
    @walden6272 Před 7 lety +14

    It works! Just caught two crabs at the same time using this snare that I made. :)

  • @maximilianh282
    @maximilianh282 Před 4 lety +3

    Just made one, exactly the same as yours. Thanks for sharing, this vid helped me a lot!

  • @MbalmR97TX
    @MbalmR97TX Před 6 lety +4

    Watched this video about ten times yesterday, made three snares. I just got to work on keeping the snares up (high) some are laying flat. Headed to the Gulf of Mexico later today!

  • @lysolpanther1
    @lysolpanther1 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks for the details on how to make this snare! I made three and limited out on red rock crab. Hoping to catch a few lingcod tomorrow... wish me luck!

  • @mgchevelle68
    @mgchevelle68 Před 4 lety +1

    Matts! Just learned a little trick, hot glue keeps the loops up so you don’t have to be so precise when you make your crimps. Works really good

  • @striper4evr
    @striper4evr Před 9 lety +1

    Very informative video. Can't wait to use them in November ! I have 1 store bought but I can see why your design will catch more :)

  • @drewmacmillan6954
    @drewmacmillan6954 Před 6 lety

    Thanks, I used a Dollar Store baking cooling rack. Its sturdyer and works great. I love your channel. Cheers

  • @befrankpls
    @befrankpls Před 5 lety

    Really so true, very caring in selling and informing as to how to do for DIY guys. Thanks from Goa india

  • @erichelms6126
    @erichelms6126 Před 4 lety +3

    My guy love you kontent, 5 yo viddy nd still taught me everything I need to know

  • @outdoorfreedom9778
    @outdoorfreedom9778 Před 3 lety

    I still have several of these that I made 5 years ago. I make a different type these days but these still catch crabs!

  • @carlosfung5780
    @carlosfung5780 Před 7 lety +9

    Matts, thank you for selling me some of your heavy duty snares, they look awesome. Looking forward to catching many crabs when the season starts soon. I already started googling different ways to cook crabs :)

    • @vincejuarez4465
      @vincejuarez4465 Před 3 lety

      Hey Matt , how can I purchase some???

    • @carlosfung5780
      @carlosfung5780 Před 3 lety +2

      @@vincejuarez4465 Matts stopped selling snares over 3 years ago. You can buy good snares from Gus tackle on 38th Avenue and balboa, good luck.

  • @chrismiracle8206
    @chrismiracle8206 Před 6 lety

    I've made so many of these snares bro. So much crab. You ARE the man. Thx for all the vids. ......and take care of that sea sickness cuz u embarrassin us! Haha

  • @holusion
    @holusion Před 2 lety

    Great quick vid, thanks a bunch. Keep up the confidence "Gauranteed to catch you more crabs!"

  • @conjering
    @conjering Před 9 lety

    Another great video.
    Thanks

  • @jolujo5842
    @jolujo5842 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks, great how to video 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @almadeliac.m5583
    @almadeliac.m5583 Před 6 lety

    That's was so cool & helpful 😊Thaxs👍

  • @genesisj2918
    @genesisj2918 Před 7 lety

    Great vid! Great channel! Thanks!

  • @wilcoxtube
    @wilcoxtube Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent, and thank you so much! Additionally, can you tell me where are you sourced the heavy duty hardware wire? I’d like to try making one with that. I will look through the comments and see if you already answered the question (I probably should’ve done that first.) thanks again for the great instruction.

  • @codyprince3829
    @codyprince3829 Před 3 lety

    U Rock Bro, thanks for the awesome info, I hope ur Rod Stays Bent and ur crab basket full my friend.

  • @andrewmorke
    @andrewmorke Před 6 lety

    Very well thought out.

  • @56jaycam
    @56jaycam Před 6 lety

    Awesome!!!!!!! I'm going to be eating some crab this year.

  • @rncm86
    @rncm86 Před 4 lety +1

    I made this snare to use this weekend. I learned that instead of using the female disconnects, I used 1/16 aluminum ferrules for the snare line. One of the wires from the hardware cloth that is used to connect the 7x3 piece to the rest of the snare broke off, so I used 4 small zipties to connect the piece instead. I also added a 10" trimmer wire to the front of the snare to connect to my main line because I was having issues with the snare wires tangling with my braid. I noticed every time when i brought my snare up to check; the 7x3 bait door was tweaked open left to right. So I added 2 more bike tire bands with jack chain hooks to the sides of the trap to let them cross each other to prevent the snare door from opening. The zipties also help prevent this from happening. I lost 3 crabs on Saturday, on Sunday after I added my improvements; I ended up landing 2.

  • @tmark8550
    @tmark8550 Před 4 lety

    Youre the man dude!

  • @arthurtwilliams4226
    @arthurtwilliams4226 Před 8 lety +2

    Kia Ora bro I'm from New Zealand and we have zillions of big sand crabs on our beaches. Can't wait to try your crab snare, better than going out to sea on a boat with a crab pot.

    • @FishermansLife
      @FishermansLife  Před 8 lety +2

      Hey! Would be awesome to see what you catch in New Zealand. Lmk if you post some pics or a video. All I've really seen are rock crabs, dungeness and blue crabs

  • @pearlina09
    @pearlina09 Před 8 lety

    Amazing. Crab season coming up, I would totally buy a snare from you if I know how to fish :( I'm a huge dungeness crab fan and live in SF, would just love to tag along and watch the whole process if you are open to it!!! Have never gone crabbing before and it looks fun!

  • @Brentlythomas13
    @Brentlythomas13 Před 3 lety

    Super vid! Thank you!

  • @atearongo-raea7910
    @atearongo-raea7910 Před 5 lety +8

    Cheers Dude gonna give it a try here in New Zealand, Aotearoa.

    • @tommychiletti8506
      @tommychiletti8506 Před 4 lety

      Any luck,I'm making one today,south texas

    • @dontclickonmyusername2182
      @dontclickonmyusername2182 Před 3 lety

      Guys u can’t catch crabs there well mabby in Texas you Can catch blue crabs but in New Zealand they don’t have the right beaches for crab snaring

  • @littlenormy
    @littlenormy Před 7 lety

    Cool never seen one before.thanks good video.

  • @weeannhwee1409
    @weeannhwee1409 Před 6 lety +1

    Fantastic, meanwhile pls adv whether can this cages to be use on a boat fishing trip?

  • @TreasureGeo
    @TreasureGeo Před 6 lety

    Good vid bro, thanks for the info.

  • @Heartsanime
    @Heartsanime Před 7 lety +2

  • @DPTJ-ob6hq
    @DPTJ-ob6hq Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks pretty easy to make

  • @mybffofficial1490
    @mybffofficial1490 Před 6 lety

    It's amazing...tq for ur info. I like to do this...👍👍👍

  • @jessejmoralesjr9990
    @jessejmoralesjr9990 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Well hello again brother. It's Soo Soooo good seeing You's an that You's out done you're self Very Well Good's. So greatfull to You's all thing's I've been seeing You's of you're video's. That I'd have gotten be learning something new from You's. That I'd am thankful gratefull for brother. An that you're liveing on Ranch Now's I'd am happy for You's. I'd Wishing hopefully all my Faith prayers maybe one I'd my family get try live on you're ranch for short term that's if if it's allrights with you're family an you're wife and You's. There's only Three of us in my family. God bless you's family Amen

  • @happyscrappy370
    @happyscrappy370 Před 4 lety

    I made it ! Thank you.

  • @jackhuny1
    @jackhuny1 Před 5 lety +1

    great vid, what gauge did you use on the last snare?

  • @michaelalvarez3002
    @michaelalvarez3002 Před 7 lety

    this just feels like hes making a pokeball to me. Like, I dont even know how you came up with this. Youre a scientist/engineer and true fisherman

  • @ricokabahit
    @ricokabahit Před 6 lety +2

    Hey Matts!! Great tutorial video! Wanted to know which size dual snap clip you use to attach the pyramid weight?

  • @Nolano386
    @Nolano386 Před rokem

    Thanks, I got a couple snares but the loops suck so this is helpful to replace them and make my own in the future.

  • @cooljd77
    @cooljd77 Před 6 lety

    Thank u brother for sharing I live in Pennsylvania and I wanna go for sum blue 🦀 so I'll give it a try and then letcha no how I did awesome vidja tho👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

  • @jarreda3557
    @jarreda3557 Před 4 lety

    Great vid! Where do you get the heavy gauge hardware cloth from? Thanks!!

  • @josephaguon8717
    @josephaguon8717 Před 6 lety

    Cool!!!!!! pretty sure very effective way to catch crab ;)

  • @paparussell9309
    @paparussell9309 Před 6 lety

    I need those in my life

  • @andrewho18
    @andrewho18 Před 4 lety +1

    I just made one myself but I used dupont nylon fishing line. Then I thought of a problem..what if when reeling back it snags against the bottom? I do not want to lose the whole setup I just made.
    So I decided to use a 12lb line. It retains its line memory so it still forms the loop, and if it snags against the bottom I can pull it until the snagged loop snaps and I dont lose the whole rig.
    I am still experimenting with the line poundage..going as low as possible but still being able to form a nice loop, and when it singes onto a catch that the line will also not form a crease. Another thing to consider is that some crabs have pretty sharp claws that might slice the line so you need to find a balance between snapping a snagged line easily or durability to sharp claws.

  • @vikkiethwaites6783
    @vikkiethwaites6783 Před 5 lety

    What size braid do i used on my reel for this type of crabbing x

  • @IFIXCASTLES
    @IFIXCASTLES Před 5 lety

    Good man!

  • @rafaelcuevas5383
    @rafaelcuevas5383 Před 6 lety

    Do you think if you made a bigger one you could use it for lobster fishing?

  • @teamcq9204
    @teamcq9204 Před 4 lety

    Great how to video. Very informative. Cool to make your own stuff. Just a heads up, by the time you buy everything, and the time to make them, it would have been cheaper and easier just to buy them made already. Plus the hardware clothe I bought at Lowe’s seem cheap and not sturdy. So for me, I feel like I wasted $ and time when I could have bought four made snares for $20 bucks. Food for thought if you’re thinking about making them yourself. If you do decide to make them, have fun.

  • @nathancullors5716
    @nathancullors5716 Před 5 lety

    Hey man I've been hooked on your videos....I LOVE crab but never even thought about trying to catch them myself...or even knew how to cook them....I've probably seen just about all your videos now and I'm ready to try to get some crabs myself! All I need is a snare....I've seen alot on Ebay just like yours but I'd rather support you...are u still making the heavy duty crab snares??

  • @19mick89
    @19mick89 Před 7 lety

    what is the significance of the rubber closure? Could a snap swivel be used to hold it closed?

  • @suzygreen2612
    @suzygreen2612 Před 4 lety

    Sweetness. I have all of that stuff except the inner tube!

  • @brianjones866
    @brianjones866 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome video man I wonder if this will work for blue crabs I'm going to have to give it a shot 🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

  • @alanzoalanzo2616
    @alanzoalanzo2616 Před 6 lety

    Thank you!

  • @ReaganPatriot
    @ReaganPatriot Před 7 lety

    Hi Matt, where did you get the thick wire from? is that a 16 gauge 1/2 x 1/2?

  • @ednino3041
    @ednino3041 Před 3 lety +1

    Bro!!!! Those are fine snips! Lol
    I almost died! I'm a sheet metal worker and cringed watching this. Lol
    Great job. Just had to say something. LOL
    Love watching your vids bro.
    Keep up the great work.
    Wish to catch you out there one day

    • @chhempan9421
      @chhempan9421 Před 3 lety

      I'm also a sheet metal worker and I was thinking the same! Lol

  • @Melgimpson
    @Melgimpson Před 6 lety

    What if you make your loops larger than 13 inches. Say, 20 inches? Would that be bad? Would it require more weight to snare your catch? I can see it snagging on rocks easier, but what is your opinion?

  • @TonySaunders
    @TonySaunders Před 5 lety

    ingenious !

  • @rudysison9969
    @rudysison9969 Před 8 lety

    when are you planning to go get more crabs and where?

  • @toddd4042
    @toddd4042 Před 7 lety +3

    Nice video buddy, would this work for blue crab??

  • @oneofthosepeople2101
    @oneofthosepeople2101 Před 7 lety

    Have you tried plasti dip for covering the metal cage?

  • @chantern4239
    @chantern4239 Před 5 lety +1

    Where can I purchase one of your heavy duty crab snares? I notice your loops self open and thats something that I'm interested in!

  • @maroyytc6420
    @maroyytc6420 Před 5 lety

    Hello I would like to know what is the size of the wire that you used and what brand??

  • @schymark7196
    @schymark7196 Před 8 lety

    very cool

  • @thomaschavez7294
    @thomaschavez7294 Před 5 lety +2

    Can you put the SKUs of the products you use I’m going to try and make some today

  • @mrvaj2021
    @mrvaj2021 Před 5 lety

    Another thing I found that helps too is putting the sinker in with the bait, that way when u set the hook the snares don’t get caught with the sinker

  • @bestoutcomes
    @bestoutcomes Před 8 lety

    You have excellent instructional and entertaining videos. These snares are illegal in our waters (Alaska) -- actually, a trap can't have any attachments nor loops whatsoever on the mesh and other restrictions apply also -- that's too bad for me cuz this fishing for crabs method of yours is just brilliant.

    • @FishermansLife
      @FishermansLife  Před 8 lety

      That's too bad. I didn't know that. I do know that only residents of Alaska can target King Crab. Is that true? Anyway, crab snares are illegal in many different states. Even southern california they are illegal and many east coast states. Too bad because it's such a fun way to get crab and enjoy a day outdoors

    • @bestoutcomes
      @bestoutcomes Před 8 lety

      Yes, Matts that's accurate -- Alaska residents only for king crab and other shellfish, as well as harvesting sockeye salmon in large numbers in freshwaters via a large net ... all are known as "personal use" fishing regs which applies for Alaska residents only. Those crab snares are highly effective and so the regs make us have to go to great lengths to harvest any, such as a boat and all of the gear, which is a small fortune and not so easy in our treacherous waters, so I will just have to crab fish virtually through youir great videos, my friend! ... would be much fun to cast out on rod and reel. Thanks for the note, Mac

  • @achu717
    @achu717 Před 7 lety +2

    matts, can you advise the sinker weight for the snares from pier and from jetty? 5 oz or smaller?

    • @FishermansLife
      @FishermansLife  Před 7 lety +1

      +andrew chu I'd bring 3's, 4's and 5 oz pyramids. You could try the 4s first and if they don't move keep those or move down to 3oz. If the current drags it change it to 5 or higher. Reel in fast and keep the snare high in the water column so you don't get snagged

  • @ericquach1275
    @ericquach1275 Před 7 lety +1

    Just made my own
    now to see if it work in Australia =]

  • @martinkillips180
    @martinkillips180 Před 2 lety

    Excellent presentation. Well done...I've made two heavy duty ones for this coming Friday. It will be interesting to see if they work for Australian mud crabs - they are super aggressive but taste sublime.

    • @turbostyler
      @turbostyler Před 2 lety

      How did you go with these? Any good?

    • @martinkillips180
      @martinkillips180 Před 2 lety +1

      ​@@turbostyler Only tried them once and came up empty handed, but it was a quiet day in my crab pots too, so I suspect the weather was too bright and put the crabs off. I'll be trying again soon.

  • @dinhchieunguyen684
    @dinhchieunguyen684 Před 6 lety

    Hi Matt, can you please let me know what size of wire connetor ,thanks

  • @jplee3
    @jplee3 Před 5 lety

    What's better: loops laying flat/horizontal OR loops standing up/vertical?

  • @cooperjackson661
    @cooperjackson661 Před 6 lety

    How can I get the link to the heavy duty crab snares? Will you be stocking any on your website?

  • @cheachyang3502
    @cheachyang3502 Před 5 lety

    Hi expert the crimp connector it is 4.8 size ? because it got few sizes .. thks.

  • @williambrentnall2471
    @williambrentnall2471 Před 3 lety

    i bought some that look just like that on ebay . hoping they will work on Blue claws here on Pensacola Beach

  • @michaelkala6742
    @michaelkala6742 Před 4 lety

    Dear Sir , thank you for your vid , but please tell me to you think this snare would work for " Spider Crabs " also ? Thank you for a short answer . Greetings from Island Brac Croatia michael Kala .

  • @captainadventures
    @captainadventures Před 4 lety

    Respect the hustle

  • @limchyang346
    @limchyang346 Před 5 lety

    What types of selevve tube to connect the line ? Thks

  • @limchyang346
    @limchyang346 Před 5 lety

    Can i use a trimmer line instead of steel wire which is better ? Thks

  • @ChrisChinners
    @ChrisChinners Před 5 lety

    what gauge hardware cloth are the heavy duty ones

  • @georgeschmidt809
    @georgeschmidt809 Před 5 lety +10

    You can save yourself a ton of work. Just get a bird suet holder. I just picked some up for $1.00 each. Heavy coated wire 1" square mesh 4.5 x 5.5".

  • @jeffhorton258
    @jeffhorton258 Před 4 lety

    I'm confused so guys say to have the loops up off the sand facing up. but you seem to like your flat on the sand. have you tried both ways?

  • @barfingcoyote210
    @barfingcoyote210 Před 5 lety +8

    " A L M O S T Guaranteed "

  • @user-hg6wt6zu5q
    @user-hg6wt6zu5q Před 8 lety

    What is the fixed nylon line of iron?

  • @ximbalba
    @ximbalba Před 7 lety +9

    Are you still selling snares? If so, can I get 3? I bought a few on Amazon but haven't had any luck. I usually fish in Ventura county.

    • @TheRealRenji90
      @TheRealRenji90 Před 3 lety +1

      R u still in VC? I am, and I recently got into crabbing.

  • @cali-indo9836
    @cali-indo9836 Před 7 lety +1

    where did you got the female disconnect (blue thingy) from? i try to make my own.

    • @mgchevelle68
      @mgchevelle68 Před 4 lety

      Cali-Indo any hardware store. Standard electrical connectors

  • @yonderdan
    @yonderdan Před rokem

    Matts' did these work well or buy your own? and why don't you sell those?

  • @cowboysnation1594
    @cowboysnation1594 Před 6 lety

    Would this be good for lobster?

  • @johnnya7086
    @johnnya7086 Před 7 lety

    Do you still have more or the snare how do I buy one ?

  • @imperialkennels4505
    @imperialkennels4505 Před 6 lety

    I been wanting to order one how do I do it

  • @marcb214
    @marcb214 Před 6 lety

    Theres no option under "about" to send a message, can i send you a message throught your other social media?

  • @sowhing
    @sowhing Před 7 lety

    Like you video. I tried finding the hardware cloth in the heavier gauge but can't find it anywhere. Looked at places like Home Depot and Lowe's with no luck. Found it on Amazon but only in huge bulk that I don't need. Can you tell me where you got it? Thanks

    • @FishermansLife
      @FishermansLife  Před 7 lety +1

      Hey bro. I got it at a fencing company but it was a 100 yard roll. That was the smallest size they had. I haven't been able to find it anywhere else either

    • @sowhing
      @sowhing Před 7 lety

      That's quite of bit of fencing material. I know you are located in the bay area. Unless you feel you will need it for all the snare orders you get, I would be willing to buy some from you. We would just need to figure out when and where to meet.

  • @Momadoo425
    @Momadoo425 Před 7 lety

    I would like 2 of these heavy duty snares please