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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DURASNARE Bait Efficient Galvanized Steel Crab Snare 8oz, 10oz, 12oz **Releasing end of October**
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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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Dungeness Crack’n Crab Cleaner
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Let customers speak for us
from 51 reviewsI’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!
When it comes to effective gear, this duransare crab snare is the best on the market.
I’ve crabbed using cheaper alternatives but the cheaper snares usually have thinner hoops are never consistent. They lack the elasticity to deploy in the water and most cage configurations are just wonky designs.
The duransare constantly opens up with no worries and the design is minimalistic and effective. I love how compact it is, I’m able to sling it out far at the beach further increasing my odds at more/bigger crabs.
This item catches crab consistently time & time again. I appreciate quality craftsmanship and consistency. Definitely worth the money & purchase.
Peace of mind knowing your crab trap is not failing in the water is the best part about this snare.
I'm a newcomer to crab snaring and attended a clinic put on by Durasnare. Not only are their snares amazing, but the company is too. We've caught crabs every time we've gone out with their snares. They are easy to cast and have held up well so far. I've easily casted a couple hundred times by now.
I was a fan of the Crabhawk trap because I never saw anyone near me using a crab snare ever catch or bring up a crab. I went to a seminar that Durasnare was holding and was amazed on how well the Durasnare worked! It was easy to fill with bait and toss the snare off the beach into the low tide. It is very exciting to reel in the snare and have 2 crabs caught in the loops. We next used the snare off of the pier and caught crabs with the incoming high tide. If there were crabs in the water, we were bringing them up! I love the fact that the snares are easy to use and there are more places to use the snare compared to crabbing with crab rings. We love using the Durasnare!
Traveling over 4 hours to the Oregon Coast, we attended a free workshop hosted by Durasnare (highly recommend) where we purchased our snares. This weekend was our first time using them. Our first cast was a keeper with over 20 crabs reeled in. We finished the day with 4 keepers; 3 dungeness, 1 red rock. These snares are fool proof, affordable, and RELIABLE. There is nothing else I would recommend. Being a newbie too, we experienced many strangers who happily provided advice, support and encouragement for being new at this sport. This is a community you want to be a part of. We are snagged! 🦀
Went crab snare fishing the other day with a friend and showed up with the competition snare and could not land a crab. So my friend said here try a Durasnare. I gave it a shot and landed 3 in one shot. I fished both snares side by side with the same bait most the day and the Durasnare out fished the competition at least 4 to 1. There's no way I would waste my time and money on anything besides a Durasnare for now on. Using Durasnare for now on to keep those tight lines!!!
Ordering was easy, shipping fast and product high quality
I’m catching crabs, the Durasnare is great product!!! Definitely buying more in the near future 🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀
Can't wait to get to the Coast and learn to crab. Thank you!
Being an avid crabber I know how hard it is to pick which snare company a try but after searching a lot of reviews, I decided to check out Durasnares because of the availability in my area and price. Boy am I glad I did, these snares are truly some of the best I’ve ever used. A cut above the usual mass produced and flimsy crab snares, I found that the loop quality was what really what impressed me. They really snapped back open which I loved didn’t have to reset them every cast. I can’t wait to see your new product, after this I’m a big fan. They just work. But the photo attached will attest to that. Ultimately whether you’re a newbie to the hobby or a self proclaimed pro, check out this product I guarantee you won’t regret it . 10/10
(Also sidenote, owner of this company is super responsive and helpful with any questions on social media . A huge plus in my book)
You came highly recommended and I wasn't let down. Best snares I have ever used and will highly recommend to anyone.
Durasnare makes one of the best crab snares available on the market. Using these crab snares makes it easy to catch crab from the pier. This was my first time crabbing at Fort Point Pier in San Francisco and caught a huge Dungeness Crab. Although we had to throw the Dungeness back, I still had a blast catching a bunch of red rock crabs.
My son loved the crab snare …. Caught about 8 crab on our first outing …. Didn’t know the company was law enforcement owned …. As I am law enforcement in California.
Far the Best Design and quality. Dungeness crab snares I’ve ever used.highly recommended for any one looking for Dungeness crab snares. 🤙🏽
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