Crab trap destructive device

Im making a crab pot for Crab Fest and was wondering if anyone knows if sport fisherman have to use a destructive escape hatch on their traps? I read online that commercial guys have to use them but im not sure about recreational. Also are there any other regs I should know about traps? I know the marker has to have the GO ID number now

Also where do people store the crabs on their kayak after they catch them?

Im making a crab pot for Crab Fest and was wondering if anyone knows if sport fisherman have to use a destructive escape hatch on their traps? I read online that commercial guys have to use them but im not sure about recreational. Also are there any other regs I should know about traps? I know the marker has to have the GO ID number now

This has some great info: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=132266&inline


As far as storing crab, I recommend a mesh bag or bucket. You can put it behind your seat. I have purchased a laundry bag from the dollar store in the past that worked fine too.

Easier to buy a trap

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=75441

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=75465.0

Also try this sub forum. Lots of innovated people on this forum.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?board=50.0

Burlap bag for storing crab

Yes they do need a destructive device.




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Thanks for sharing that great video, Moon.  What day did that happen?  Yesterday was Friday, not Sunday.... I was out Friday and soaked 3 pots for 3 hours for 3 keepers.  Maybe I"m not using the right bait?