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Amazon's WORST Crayfish Trap? (Umbrella Trap Test!)

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  • čas přidán 9. 11. 2020
  • I bought two umbrella crayfish traps from Amazon recently and tried to see how well they'd work at catching crayfish. I didn't think they'd hold up great, but even I was surprised by the results. Hopefully this saves you some wonder and some money in your future purchases of traps!

Komentáře • 127

  • @bucktalesoutdoors7566
    @bucktalesoutdoors7566 Před 3 lety +22

    Wow those traps took it hard, agree with your assessment that it was probably turtles that tore em up. Guess I’ll steer clear of those kind of traps. Congrats on 10K , bounced to over 11K pretty quick.

  • @keinlieb3818
    @keinlieb3818 Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you so very much for saving me a ton of money. I was actually about ready to buy a couple of these. I can only imagine what a crab would do to those or any other type ocean creature as well.

  • @luckynumberone8577
    @luckynumberone8577 Před 3 lety +14

    Man thanks for posting this video. I was totally going to buy these traps and i'm glad i didn't. this was really helpful.

  • @chrisslife2868
    @chrisslife2868 Před 3 lety +3

    Please make more videos. I really like watching them while I’m fishing 🎣

  • @vcpitcher18
    @vcpitcher18 Před 3 lety +5

    At least you found out what traps not to use!

  • @tucka1234
    @tucka1234 Před 2 lety +1

    Do you think they would be ok for catching salt water bait fish

  • @lyndelbeckwith1706
    @lyndelbeckwith1706 Před 2 lety

    I'm glad you posted this video friend, I'd already looked at these traps once.

  • @getoffyoubassandletsfish8565

    Thanx you saved me time of waiting for them on Amazon and thanx for saving me the money
    YOU ARE MY HERO!!!!

  • @jerumd
    @jerumd Před 3 lety +15

    Brother I've been using these trap for years and years, and and i haven't shredded a single one! I always catch lots of signal crayfish including small pan fishes in the Pacific Northwest of WA state every summer, and I have 3 of them. Also, the way you set your traps like placing baits like right around the sides giving the crayfish an easy reach is not very smart. The goal to this trap is to have em work for their meals and have em fixated in the center as they try to look for an entrance point towards the inner center where the bait is placed! Not around the sides where their little claws can easily reach over and take small bite size pieces which saves the critters a lot of trouble of going inside. Not to mention making a jackass out of you Lol! I say you should skewer a single fish then put em in the center not around the sides.

    • @stoicspawn3936
      @stoicspawn3936 Před 3 lety +2

      Ya they work fine. A long pole helps pulling it out straight & not getting you wet.

    • @Melissa-qs8qc
      @Melissa-qs8qc Před 2 lety

      Hey, I've been looking for one of these with good reviews and haven't found any. Do any of your guys recommend a brand or where to buy them from. I don't know what I should be looking for?? Thanks ☺

  • @davidsizemore1452
    @davidsizemore1452 Před 2 lety +2

    I used one of these traps in Kentucky and they worked great for peach and minnows, but you had to watch them and pull up when the fish were in the trap.

  • @Fishpilot
    @Fishpilot Před 3 lety

    Right on bro you just saved me $40, I was about to buy two of them! you now have a new subscriber!

  • @countryvanlifeuk
    @countryvanlifeuk Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very cheap nets 👊 BUT I advise Bait hung on centre post ✅ Do not drag, Lift ✅ Works well ATB

  • @ZiggityPow
    @ZiggityPow Před 3 lety +2

    Doesn't look like they would survive the retrieval even if turtles hadn't already torn them open. Thank you for saving me some money.

    • @livefreefishmore1008
      @livefreefishmore1008  Před 3 lety +1

      I was making sure not to snag any sticks on the way in. That alone would rip these things open!

  • @christietz5020
    @christietz5020 Před 2 lety +5

    These traps are ok-ish. I'm in Northern California and the way I make them work is to use a can of cat food from the dollar store. I have had like 5 cat fish wesiel into the trap. I would guess that a 10lb cat or turtle totally broke them.

  • @joesphgross562
    @joesphgross562 Před 2 lety +3

    I think the best crawfish trap you can make very very cheap is a 5 gallon water bottle for a water machine and cut the top off and turn it around so the spout is pointing inside. The hole is perfect size and it is big and durable. Same concept as the 2 liter bottle or whatever.

  • @ricardomckenna5433
    @ricardomckenna5433 Před 2 lety +2

    Ok let me tell you what the issue was, the trap is good however to leave it overnight was your error right there, u created bait for real monsters that feed at night. It will be more effective being monitored in light of its material it wasn’t designed to keep bigger predators from bursting a hole and having a feeding frenzy with the crayfish you helped to prepare for them and I know many creatures that just love cray

  • @MB_angling
    @MB_angling Před rokem +2

    where did you go its been two yars what happened man u have 18 k subs please start uploading

  • @christophermarner8414
    @christophermarner8414 Před 3 lety +2

    hey pal, just curious what is the best trap you would recommend?
    thanks man.

  • @southarkansassurvival617
    @southarkansassurvival617 Před 4 měsíci

    I have 2 of these, $6 on Temu. I haven't tried them for crawfish. However, this past fall I tried one out for minnows. I baited with a small piece of leftover cheese powerbait block from one of my hoop nets. In the span of just a few hours this trap accumulated several thousand shiners....

  • @sysublime5091
    @sysublime5091 Před 3 lety +1

    They are not designed for overnight soaks.

  • @wtxohnthao2612
    @wtxohnthao2612 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the review. You saved a lot of people from wasting their money on useless products.

  • @jb12864
    @jb12864 Před 2 lety +2

    Im using these traps and they work fine but im gonna try to get a metal one

  • @Soundofwindonsand
    @Soundofwindonsand Před 7 měsíci

    I can see a use for this in private ponds with bluegill overpopulation/ stunting problem, it definitely needs to be suspended and used temporarily in the daytime. It does save a lot of space

  • @daltonjustesen7526
    @daltonjustesen7526 Před 2 lety +1

    I have one and love it. But it’s hasn’t had a turtle and gator get ahold of it yet lol

  • @stevenman3443
    @stevenman3443 Před 3 lety +3

    S*%t I just purchases 2 today before I saw your video 🥺😞. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 thank you for sharing 🙂

  • @Letsrideht8806
    @Letsrideht8806 Před 2 lety +1

    I use mine all the time and I only paid $7.60 for ea trap on ebay and they have held up awesome over last 2 years. . . . . . . . .

  • @Clapinzy123
    @Clapinzy123 Před 2 lety

    Underrated channel really good man

  • @TheWildeOnes
    @TheWildeOnes Před 3 lety +1

    So if I home made one stronger and didn’t leave it for as long it would work great?

  • @classicwin
    @classicwin Před 2 lety +1

    Also chicken can be used as bait.

  • @jordycastaneda2933
    @jordycastaneda2933 Před 3 lety

    I was very interested with those traps. They look quite promising, but I knew at some point it's going to be a bummer. Thanks for the review bro!

  • @larryfulmer
    @larryfulmer Před rokem +1

    an hour or two is all you need to put it in the water. doesn't matter what trap you using if you bait it right. I think you shouldn't have just chunked in two large dead fish. that's why it has a pocket. waste of possible cut bait the way I see it.
    I use a woman's stocking and cut it to tie into the center of what ever trap I'm using. always works.

  • @luciusgorgo14
    @luciusgorgo14 Před rokem +1

    Are you still making videos?

  • @alexisgriffin7
    @alexisgriffin7 Před rokem +1

    Not suppose to leave those over night

  • @Airon79
    @Airon79 Před rokem

    Lol , reminds me when I tried to grow oysters in an laundry bag in fresh/brackish water ; that idea didn't last me long . I did perferate an 5 gallon bucket with drill bits and first threw it in a ditch for a few days and caught a few crawldads but no bait was used which the idea was that it would trap by means of providing cover for the critters but I'm sure an turtle would have tore through that relatively easy ; an metal trashcan would probably work though and you could probably use bungee cords to hold the lid on , that is if it's hard to find traps . I might dig that perforated bucket out , actually use it to hold my cast nets which allows them to dry faster , and actually throw some bait in them then drop it into the bay . If I do I'll keep you informed ! Actually the bay has eels so it might not last .

  • @jerrywillard1282
    @jerrywillard1282 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks you saved me some money 👍

  • @ctophercs
    @ctophercs Před 3 lety +1

    I was thinking about getting a trap like this but after seeing this video I think I'll stick with my gee's crawfish and minow traps after watching this. Thank you for making this video.

    • @livefreefishmore1008
      @livefreefishmore1008  Před 3 lety +2

      Probably the right choice. Unless it's a perfect spot with no snags, turtles, or anything around that could damage the mesh, it's probably not worth it!

    • @ctophercs
      @ctophercs Před 3 lety +1

      @@livefreefishmore1008 that's true. Thank you.

  • @TarunSingh-je9my
    @TarunSingh-je9my Před 2 lety

    What should I buy then?

  • @liltimothy8109
    @liltimothy8109 Před 2 měsíci

    I’ve tried this thing a Bunch of times haven’t caught a Single minnow or crayfish but I’ve caught a couple turtles and bluegill in it

  • @anthonyruth5606
    @anthonyruth5606 Před 2 lety

    Thats why i go with bucket traps

  • @pradeeppramanik1252
    @pradeeppramanik1252 Před rokem

    It's so amazing love from India

  • @PVPEEP22SAAAN
    @PVPEEP22SAAAN Před 2 lety

    Thanks for posting

  • @moemunim2917
    @moemunim2917 Před 2 lety

    Any one has proper trap antirust anti penetration pls inform me the brand name and from where to buy

  • @Dewey773
    @Dewey773 Před 2 lety

    Jack Black vibes and i love it

  • @jacobemacobe7992
    @jacobemacobe7992 Před rokem

    thanks bro

  • @dowork7778
    @dowork7778 Před 2 lety

    Overnight?

  • @colelacey2875
    @colelacey2875 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this video man I was just about to buy a bunch of them I'll try a stronger trap!

  • @gothembadboy1
    @gothembadboy1 Před 2 lety

    Was there slime on the traps. It could have been eels that tore your traps up. Maybe the claws of the crayfish and turtle

  • @cwstrickland399
    @cwstrickland399 Před 3 lety

    They do great for the money is streams only but will only last one season. But when u can keep 10 of them in a backpack and only weighs 2 lbs can’t beat them

  • @davidsizemore1452
    @davidsizemore1452 Před 2 lety

    Have you tried the calendar traps that have the spring coil in them? Had goodness success with them.

  • @MrKaido93
    @MrKaido93 Před rokem

    Yes while the design looks effective, the material is way too flimsy.
    Crayster Traps are the overall best.
    Especially Crsyster's, Snake River Trap!

  • @MuteGoat
    @MuteGoat Před 3 lety

    What do you do with the crayfish? Do you have bcc a holding tank for them?

  • @algebralienEnthusiast
    @algebralienEnthusiast Před 3 lety

    Your videos make me sleep lol

  • @xXWarBeastXx18634
    @xXWarBeastXx18634 Před 2 lety

    How often can you eat crayfish? Are they like fish where you should only eat them once a week? Also how often can you trap the same spot and get results?

    • @jasp64
      @jasp64 Před rokem

      Who said you should only eat fish once a week? You can eat crawfish or fish etc. as long as the source is clean i.e. clean water

  • @hotpulls9624
    @hotpulls9624 Před 3 lety +1

    You should do ace hardware cheapest trap

  • @MARZ1911
    @MARZ1911 Před 2 lety

    Got one sitting in the Delaware River as I watch this... also have 3 cat poles out

  • @soloshooter2235
    @soloshooter2235 Před rokem

    Eating ? Or bait

  • @dennyhason9987
    @dennyhason9987 Před 3 lety

    my question is do you ever catch any with eggs or the the pregnant ones not come out for food

  • @kccooks3821
    @kccooks3821 Před 3 lety

    Are you not doing CZcams anymore?

  • @davebedard6478
    @davebedard6478 Před 5 měsíci

    First off thank you for the video very informative, but I am most curious, what ripped those nets… I’m pretty sure the crayfish did not do that, a snapping turtle perhaps I don’t know?…

  • @OCCFan023
    @OCCFan023 Před 3 lety

    Bruh, I NEED MORE VIDEOS!!! Where you at???

  • @old-mandavy2647
    @old-mandavy2647 Před 3 lety

    At least you found out what bait not to use..

  • @FrigateChaserFishing
    @FrigateChaserFishing Před 2 lety

    When I tryed them they loaded up w catfish and all the barbs were stuck. Had to cut them free. Fun day.

  • @sseeaahhaawwkkssrule975

    When you took that trap out of the box I thought "that's a horrible trap".

  • @kenclarke4906
    @kenclarke4906 Před 2 lety

    Attack of the otter.

  • @danielbuehl432
    @danielbuehl432 Před 3 lety

    That's a huge bummer. But thanks for the video anyway, at least now we know what not to buy

  • @damiangarbacz2686
    @damiangarbacz2686 Před 3 lety

    possibly snapping or other turtles are messing up the traps to get at the fish

  • @jayrainly2689
    @jayrainly2689 Před 3 lety

    That's one craw trap I'm not getting. Thanks bro

  • @boydtravis296
    @boydtravis296 Před 3 lety

    I hate this happened but you need to drop your net straight down and then go back and pick it straight up, walk out in the shallow water drop it down and pick it back up and NOT drag it across big SHARP ROCKS and your next net might withstand it. Good luck to you. Again sorry it got torn up on ya.

  • @FelPacs
    @FelPacs Před 3 lety

    I think there's too many fish inside causing the damage of the trap or may be the trap was drag due to the trap was so light weight. I fully watch the video

  • @aiden..7844
    @aiden..7844 Před rokem

    I use this trap to trap invasive lizards in Florida and they work great

  • @twistedoveryou01
    @twistedoveryou01 Před 3 lety

    Maybe it’s what you use them for. Use them as bait traps and no issues.

  • @personal.YouTube.channel

    In all likelihood, it was a turtle. That tore your trap apart.

  • @8til826
    @8til826 Před 3 lety +1

    Is great for catching lil birds for fun. Cuz it's didn't do well for fish r crayfish when I purchased mine. Smh

  • @user-kt9sm9sy9c
    @user-kt9sm9sy9c Před 2 lety

    If you're using this on river then it will break. You can only use this in pond and lake, not in those water source with rocky area.

  • @Tom3400
    @Tom3400 Před 7 měsíci

    Turtles will chew through the mesh

  • @vaindioux
    @vaindioux Před 2 lety

    These cheapo traps are good on the go and then throw away.
    When i fly even abroad, i buy a couple of these. They are folded.
    I use them while on vacation and throw them out when done.

  • @777Nesher
    @777Nesher Před 3 lety

    I'm guessing a snapping turtle had his way with the trap.

  • @7BROTHERFISHINGPETUALANG
    @7BROTHERFISHINGPETUALANG Před 3 lety +1

    Very good I like watching the video Using umbrella traps is very effective Master bubu umbrella

  • @junbug4997
    @junbug4997 Před rokem

    Bait bag is there for a reason

  • @ballistic350
    @ballistic350 Před 3 lety +1

    Lol I just ordered 2 of them lol

  • @devinhattaway9829
    @devinhattaway9829 Před 2 lety

    I personally don’t like it since it always comes broken

  • @SlabHunterTV
    @SlabHunterTV Před 2 lety

    Ottor might have tore them up...

  • @JohnSmith.1
    @JohnSmith.1 Před 2 lety

    Very glad I didn't order this before watching this video what a rip off terrible I would be so mad I'd return them like that 😂

  • @TheDrakanMaster124
    @TheDrakanMaster124 Před 2 lety

    This is what I use steal traps

  • @Proof-lp4kp
    @Proof-lp4kp Před 2 lety +1

    You waited too long, a couple of hours are ideal

  • @emon550
    @emon550 Před 2 lety

    lol lol 😂
    I know someone who bought this and told’m that is not going to work….lol

  • @jdbcarolinabreeze1911
    @jdbcarolinabreeze1911 Před 3 lety

    I've experienced the same with my traps in salt water, the crabs tear this thing to shreds with ease.

    • @juanpham6057
      @juanpham6057 Před 2 lety

      What kind of crabs can do that? I have no problem with these trap catching green crabs so far. Of course these things are for fun, some thing you can have in your trunk, so dont expect they can last long.

  • @kevinclark3557
    @kevinclark3557 Před 3 lety

    I bought these also and I called Amazon customer service and they gave me my money back and they paid to ship them back

  • @michaeltrotter7971
    @michaeltrotter7971 Před 2 lety

    You dont need a knife to open those amazon boxes, the tape is rips easy.

  • @skylinetwint
    @skylinetwint Před 2 lety

    Some new videos would be awesome, you have the best content on CZcams

  • @bennylam790
    @bennylam790 Před 2 lety

    Best for minnows but not for crab

  • @frankledford8096
    @frankledford8096 Před 3 lety

    Wanna see them work, cut the baits open. Then try it....

  • @TheArby13
    @TheArby13 Před 3 lety

    Are you sure it was literally and not figuratively? I think youve already worn that word out.

  • @nurahmed3599
    @nurahmed3599 Před 3 lety

    ভাই আমার জন্য একটা পাটাই দেন,, টাকা পয়সা নাই,,

  • @papa.alfredo
    @papa.alfredo Před rokem

    terrible experience! These traps work great with food that smells bad and in the water for 30 Minutes! If you leave it the whole night, the logic says, it will be eaten as well! I have them and work great, it must be short periods of times inside water, out again, change food if necessary, inside again for 30 minutes, etc, etc Greetings from Germany

  • @howardl.4595
    @howardl.4595 Před 3 lety

    Too bad I didn't see this before I bought these traps.

  • @Astrareturns
    @Astrareturns Před 3 lety

    Can you make another video on catching squid some time??

  • @jayoutdoors1534
    @jayoutdoors1534 Před 2 lety

    To many ads

  • @budzieszowice
    @budzieszowice Před 3 lety

    I HAVE THAT TRAP TOO, XD

  • @rstrst2099
    @rstrst2099 Před 3 lety

    thats Chinese crap for ya great video keep em coming