Crabbing Advice

I like having both with me. I use the hoops to prospect and find the concentrations of crab. I pull my hoops 2x for every ambush pull.

I agree with others, flat is easier overall since they take up less space and are lighter. I typically run 3-4 ambush and 2-3 hoops.

I’ve found 10 lb bags of chicken thighs at food max for like $8, that bag will cover my bait needs for a trip (1 bag would equal light bait, 2 bags heavy). I like to bait heavy and then reuse the chicken for several additional trips. I don’t feel like the catch rate drops off as the chicken gets reused, but those I crab with disagree and continually encourage me to use fresh bait. I’m doin fine reusing for now.

One additional note about the hoops…they are more versatile than the ambush, because you can combine two hoops to create an ambush style trap with some modifications. I’ve got three ambush style traps, all home made. My favorite is the one that was made from two hoops (pic one)