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Description
of Elements:
1. Upper hoop
2. Lower hoop
3. Plastic mesh
4. Gate (Spreader)
5. Side of frame
6. Hanger
7. Round guide
8. Lift point
9. Top of frame
10. Cinch Strap/Cam buckle
11. Bobble button |
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4. Preparing frames |
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Raise a frame (5) to a vertical position |
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Lever
gate spreader (4) to opposite side of frame (5). It will automatically
drop into position |
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Unclip
hangers (6) and swing inward toward the trap |
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1.
To begin |
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Place
trap on flat surface; frames (5) facing upwards |
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Hold
hoops together, opposite the buckle (10) on the cinch strap
(see
right hand) |
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Using
other hand, undo snap and unwrap strap |
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Continue
to hold; fold out two frames |
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5.
Securing frames |
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Lift
upper hoop (1) onto the L-shape of the hanger; frame (5) must
be inside the bungee cord (7) |
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Snap
into position on both sides |
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Repeat
with other frames |
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2.
Unfolding trap |
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Hold
hoops firmly with one hand and, using the other hand, separate
the upper half as if you were opening a clam shell |
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Open
up fully into figure 8 shape |
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Use
caution as it will want to spring open |
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6.
Trap is assembled: Next steps |
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Attach
bridle and lift line to lift points (8) |
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Clip
the bait container to the center bottom of the trap |
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Congratulations
and good luck!! |
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3.
Removing cinch strap |
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Release
the cinch strap (10) slowly by feeding strap through plastic
buckle |
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Once
the trap forms a circle, remove the cinch strap by undoing the
bobble buttons |
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Fold
out remaining frame |
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7.
Gone Fishing |
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To
empty the crabs from the trap remove one frame and gently shake
them out. |
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Product
made in China |
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Commercial
size 
