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The Craft of Fishing Gear => Fishing Accessories => : Latimeria September 25, 2024, 01:03:32 p

: Custom Made Heavy Lobster Traps
: Latimeria September 25, 2024, 01:03:32 p
I have a guy making lobster traps that will be branded Prehistoric Soul.  We're working on price points, but they will be built better/more rugged and less expensive than the Promar heavy traps.

I'll share the pics when they come in.
: Re: Custom Made Heavy Lobster Traps
: Pinoyfisher September 25, 2024, 03:04:44 p
Interested to see how they come out.
: Re: Custom Made Heavy Lobster Traps
: skrilla September 25, 2024, 09:30:07 p
What diameter? I have Promar and Aztec heavies in 36". A 32" or even 30" heavy would be sweet on the yak.  ;D
: Re: Custom Made Heavy Lobster Traps
: Latimeria September 28, 2024, 03:48:12 p
It's a 32" heavy since we wanted to make them kayak friendly.  Even put in rings on the bottom hoop for easy attachment of the bait cages or tubes.
: Re: Custom Made Heavy Lobster Traps
: Latimeria September 30, 2024, 06:29:45 p
Correction, he made 34's and said they worked great. Got limits for 2 in no time.
Said all are going to be made to order, so if you want 30", he'll make them to order. Turn around would generally be a week. He's going up on an elk hunt soon, but I told him I would keep him posted.
: Re: Custom Made Heavy Lobster Traps
: Latimeria November 16, 2024, 08:00:16 p
Here's a frame along with a completed one.  My buddy made his and now making me mine.  I'll keep the pictures coming soon as I get them.

https://imgur.com/EsrQ1zW
: Re: Custom Made Heavy Lobster Traps
: Pinoyfisher November 29, 2024, 10:03:33 p
Looks really well built! A heavy gauge wire cage with rings for a hinge would be a nice option for the bait storage similar to to the crab loops traps the NorCal guys use from shore.