Simple crab snare for use on a tropical beach
A crab snare is usually shaped like a bait cage with about six snares around it. This set-up combines a fishing line and rod or just hung down the sea bottom from a boat. This type of crab snaring can be seen here.
The presented contraption is self-explanatory in its use and is made of flotsam collected at the beach. A picture of typical flotsam in Thailand has been added.
Only a stick and a piece of plastic string are required, plus a good amount of patience. A fast flick should bring a crab into the pot.
When using this type of snare, it would be best to look for fiddler crabs or any crabs with a good portion of meat in their pincers and shells.
Lessons learned
- Beach flotsam provides valuable resources (strings, containers, fishing implements, …) in case of emergencies.
- Crabs can be easily caught with sticks and snares
- Snare opening size depends on crab size and behavior
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