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DURASNARE Galvanized Steel 8oz Blue Line Crab Snare
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DURASNARE Vinyl Coated 8oz Blue Line Crab Snare
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from 31 reviewsI have not yet had a chance to use this product yet. I was turned onto the product by a good friend of mine who fishes with this product weekly. He has been known to skip work from time to time to go. It appears to be well made and packaged very clean. I am looking forward to fishing with it.
Had good weight, and cage closed easily to keep in bait and definitely catches crab!
Really enjoyed and learned a lot at the Waldport hands on presentation. A great option for people who don't have a boat. And also for us seniors since pulling crab traps from the dock gets more and more challenging. Now I can easily crab with my 8 year old Grandson and he can be a more active participant.
Just got my snares in the mail - arrived so promptly! I am so excited to try them.
Durasnare has made crabbing accessible for all ages, incomes and walks of life. Very little practice necessary and I expect my snare to last a long time!
Straightforward and easy to use! Very durable product .
I personally purchased a couple of durasnare crab snares at the workshop in Lincoln City in February 2024, and I absolutely love them. they are a wonderful product, they definitely bring in the crab and I highly recommend them to anyone and everyone getting into this sport. My wife went out with me for the first time last weekend and fell in love with crab snaring. Durasnare crab snares are one of the best out there , they have the perfect weight to stay on the bottom and hold on to the crab.
Tried it last weekend with great results. Quality product.
Just got a chance to try my new Durasnare out at the Oregon coast, what a blast!! I own a $100K fishing boat with 8 crab pots that just might sit in the driveway more often. These snares come packaged flat and spread out better than the other snares available. Quality product!
I’m a bass pro employee and love to go crabbing and I’ve tested and used many snares in the past years and by far these snares have produced and caught many crabs for me this season. Loops never lose their spring and are positioned in a way that covers all bases of the snare, I also really like the addition of a clip for an extra weight. I’m hopeful and excited for this company, hoping to see more variety and variations in the coming years!
I ordered a pair of snares, and they got lost, and was shipped another pair. Before all this i wasn’t thinking much, but durasnare reached out and im happy to say they have excellent communication and services. Would definitely recommend! Also excited to give these a go soon!
Ordered online on Monday and it was in my mailbox by Friday just in time for me to use on Sunday! Super easy to use, I stuffed the snare with raw chicken and casted it into the waters. I waited about ten minutes and caught one then repeated the steps and caught another. Easy Peasy and I didn't even break a nail! I find crab snaring is easier to do than pulling up pots and it's easier to find a spot on the docks to set up and go!
Purchased durasnares for the first time and glad I did! Precisely designed compared to others I’ve used. Ships fast! Excellent customer service! I’m definitely a future customer and won’t recommend anything else.
I really like these took them out the other day. One chicken tender and got my 12 crabs in a little over an hour. Pretty good deal !
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a crab snare work?
A crab snare is a castable device which is used with a rod and reel to catch crab.
The crab snare is attached to the end of your main line to the leader line of your crab snare. You open up the lid of the crab snare, put your preferred bait in the middle and close the lid. You cast out into the body of water and wait about 5 minutes. When a crab finds the snare, it's legs are entangled or within one of the loops. When you reel up, the loops cinch down on the crabs legs acting like a sliding noose. By keeping constant tension from your reeling, the loops stay engaged on the crab's legs, snaring them up.
A crab snare is versatile where it allows you to crab in areas you typically are not able to access with a throwing net or traps unless you're on a boat/kayak. With a snare, you can cast from the shore, the jetty, the pier, docks, off the cliff and even off a boat.
Check out our YouTube which has Underwater Video of Durasnare in Action!
What type of gear do I need for crab snaring?
We recommend a 10-12ft surf rod medium to medium heavy rating. You want a a sturdy rod because you’re tossing a weighted snare with bait which can get quite heavy and has a lot of load on the rod. A frequently used rod for crabbing is the Daiwa Beef Stick, Ugly Stick, or Okuma Crab Special. These rods are about $55-$75 price range. For the reel, use a good quality reel medium to large sized reel. When I first started crabbing, I used cheap reels that ended up stripping the gears, breaking the foot of the reel, the handle or cracking the housing. When you are reeling in, you are reeling in the weight of the crab snare, the bait, possibly multiple crabs, and fighting the current. This puts a lot of strain on the gears which result in putting more torque on the handles, overworking the gears, and friction on the foot of the reel which may snap. We recommend PENN brand reels such as Battles, Pursuits or SSMs. We personally use 650-750SSMs because they are full metal housing and interior gears. We can reel up 4 crabs at a time with no problem and will never strip the gears or break the foot of the reel.
For the line, you should use a minimum of 30-40lb monofilament line or 60-80lb of braided line. You are throwing very heavy weights so be sure you have adequate line to support the tension, otherwise you will end up snapping your line upon casting or retrieval.
Check out our YouTube Channel @Durasnare in the link below to learn more about gear recommendations.
How long do I leave my snare in the water before checking if there is a crab?
Typically you would leave the snare for about 5 minutes after casting. If there is no crab on the snare after checking, you can leave it in place for another 5 minutes. Do not leave the snare for more than 10 minutes at a time for crabs will clean out your bait box. Reel up completely to check for bait status. Check for indicators such as bites on your bait or an empty snare may mean there was crab in the area and had cleaned you out. Other indicators may be bait looking exactly the way you casted and have no bite marks at all. If there are no bites or change in your bait, move locations.
Your first and second casts will determine the frequency and timing of checking to see if you have crabs on the snare. You can have crabs on your snare in less than one minute after casting sometimes.
How do you know if there is a crab is on the snare? Is there a way of checking?
Crab snaring is different from fishing where you typically do not see or feel "nibbles" or "biting" where the tip of your rod bounces when a crab is on.
You can check to see if a crab is on your snare by slowly reeling up your slack and bring your rod up slowly towards you chest. If you feel a heavy weight like an anchor at the end of your line, more than likely you have a crab on your snare. If you bring your rod towards your chest and the snare slides along the bottom freely, you likely don't have a crab or you have been cleaned out of bait.
What type of bait should I use?
Frozen squid has been the preferred bait choice for crab snares. Squid takes longer to break apart by crabs and attracts crab very well. Using fish like mackerel, sardines, salmon or anchovies will work but they will dissolve a lot faster underwater. Alternatively, you can also use chicken as the base as a cheaper alternative and it does not break apart like squid or fish. For example, you can use a slice of chicken on the bottom of the snare, then add a squid or slices of fish on top as the main attractant. Crabs are bottom feeders and will eat just about anything.
We have found that fresh frozen bait works best when catching crab. There is no need to add additional scents or leave bait out to rot when using squid or fish. If you are using chicken only, then adding additional attractants can be beneficial. You can also buy a bottle of clam juice and soak chicken in it overnight in the fridge.
Commonly Used Bait:
- Squid
- Sardine
- Mackerel
- Herring
- Clams
- Tuna bloodline
- Shad
- Salmon scraps
- Rock Fish
- Chicken