CRAB SNARES
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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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*NEW PRODUCT* DURASNARE Bait Efficient Galvanized Steel Crab Snare (8oz, 10oz, 12oz)
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*NEW PRODUCT* DURASNARE Bait Efficient Galvanized Steel Crab Snare Non-Weighted
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ACCESSORIES
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Upgraded replacement crab snare rubber band and hook assembly (pack of 3)
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*NEW PRODUCT* DURASNARE Finger Casting Glove
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Dungeness Crack’n Crab Cleaner
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DURASNARE 2oz drop-in lead weight
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Let customers speak for us
from 64 reviewsI ordered 2 snare from you and rubber band and hook. I m not big fan of the folding trap. When I seen it on Brian channel automatic fishing. I ordered two I like the weighted trap, and I can pre cut my baits the night before
Durable and high quality! Love the finger protection but also how natural it feels wearing it while casting!!
Works great can't even feel the 80p braided line i use i love it
I went out to Charleston and gave it a try we landed four keepers in about 2 and 1/2 hours, it was really fun snare works great I recommend to anybody looking for a new hobby
I went out yesterday, Wednesday November 7th and crabbed from my inflatable kayak for 5 hours using my folding traps at Saltwater State park and caught three Red Rock. I decided to pack up and head up to the Des Moines Pier just mile north in Puget Sound. In two hours using these snares I caught two more Red Rock and two Dungeness. Also Lawrence from Durasnare happened to be at the pier on his PNW tour and is just a great guy providing bait for folks and tips on how to use these snares. Finally, snaring crabs is just a lot of fun. I am definitely recommending these snares to friends. Thanks to Durasnare for making such a great product! Crab on!
Very easy to use and it produces results! Customer service is off the charts! Very helpful, responsive and they do everything they can to set you up for success. Highly recommend this hobby for both those who are new to crabbing and also experienced crabbers.
I’m very new to crabbing, this being my first year to work snares from the beach. I knew I needed to get snares so I started buying them. The more I learned about them the more I regretted my early decisions and moved on to better and better snatchers. The Durasnares are designed really well, and they’re well built. They’re very functional and I had success with them on opening day!
What separates Durasnare from other snare manufacturers is their willingness to roll up their sleeves and work with beginners and provide insight and coaching. When you’re new to something, you look for people that can help you advance quickly so that you don’t make avoidable mistakes. The folks at Durasnare are such people.
I had countless stupid questions and they kept providing me with timely and insightful guidance that really steepened in the learning curve for me so that I could be effective on day one.
It wasn’t like dealing with a company. It was more like dealing with a friend. I was given coaching on everything from how to work snares to why I should always make sure I wear waders. It was like I had someone looking out for me.
Along with making a truly great set of snares, these people are true ambassadors to the sport of crab snaring. They really doing everything they can to expand membership to the sport, and I for one feel that I should support them.
Obviously buying a snare doesn’t put crabs in the bucket, but these people will do everything they can to make sure that the snare you do buy ends up getting you some Dungeness crabs. They’re truly a great outfit.
Received my snares quick and in excellent condition. Crab season hasn't open yet . I'm pretty excited to put these snares in water.
Well I haven't got to use these ones yet.
Super convenient to have! I bring these extra bands with me casting or just keep them in the car. Great quality + keeps the cage closed shut 👍
I’ve used crab nets and those cheap snares from those big retailers before and now I know why people love Durasnare so much!!! From the customer service to the quality of the snares… there’s really no competition. Love how intentional the packaging is, durability of the loops and just overall how well it performs under water! I’m sure I’ll be sick of crabs soon, we are bringing home limits almost everytime 🦀🦀🦀
I’ve only been out a couple times with the Durasnare, but it is super easy to use and effective. Feeling that extra weight when you start reeling in gives that fish-on rush of excitement.
Quick shipping. Look forward to using the snares.
I’ve used many different snares in the past couple years . I could never find a snare that I could fully trust. Once I tried this durasnare i never had a crab slip through the loops. If you want to get into crabbing or are already into crabbing these are definitely worth the money.
My husband and I spent 3 wonderful weeks on the Oregon coast. After about a week, we decided to give crabbing a try. We bought 2 cages, 3 different types of snares, and a couple of collapsible traps. We felt so overwhelmed. Didn’t know where to start. After talking to several people in a popular Facebook group, we learned about the tide and figured out where to go, and the best time to go. We decided to try using our Durasnare first. We were so happy we did! It was so easy to use and we starting pulling in so many crabs. It was totally exciting. We are hooked! Buy one, or two! You won’t regret it!
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 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 $65-$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