Capt. Bruce's Topless Traps

[Dragging Baits]

I made my purchase from Capt. Bruce of 30 large traps and when I sent my order in, he sent me a note back suggesting that I add more bait springs to each trap and said that he has gotten three at a time before. While I kinda didn't really believe him but did agree on the more bait theory, I went out with my three year old this afternoon and three different times we pulled traps with three BIG keeper males. I couldn't believe it. His traps are absolutley of high qualiy and they do catch crabs. It doesn't take long to get a good meal when you get them three at a time. My hats off to Capt. Bruce and the quality traps he sells here.

PS. Get at least three bait springs

[josepepper]

Can you send me a link to cap bruces webpage or bmail? Id like to try topless traps

thanks

[bone-a-fide]

Where do you attach the other baits, to the floor or the sides. I have thought about doing that.

[Dragging Baits]

The traps that you get from Capt. Bruce can be ordered with additional bait springs which is what he suggested and what I did. The additional springs get spread out on teh floor of the trap. I ordered the bigger traps of the two sizes he sells and three baits fit nicely inside the trap and three fat jimmies fit even better. I got his website from someone here on TF. I'm sure if you did a search of "capt. Bruce", it would show up.

[jwittman]

Jose, just sent you a pm with Capt. Bruce's site. I ordered some the other day. Looks like it will take 3 - 4 weeks before they are ready. Looking forward to trying them out.

[crabberlig]

bone,

I have several of the large traps. I removed the springs and repaced them with 3 Jimmie clips spread at different angles on the bottom. Bruce isn't exagerating, I've had many two crab pull ups. Still waiting for three. The wire guage is a little lighter than a foxy mate trap but still strong. The lighter guage makes for easier pulling. I have 10 more on order.

Good luck,

Lig

[josepepper]

Thanks!!!

I just ordered 10 of the bigfoot rigged and shipped to me, can't wait to try them

[Ele]

Is there a size limit on traps that can be used in the Chesapeake, if you are not a commercial fishermen?

Ele

[josepepper]

the bottom footprint of the trap can be no more than 12" x 12" I believe capt bruces "bigfoot" traps are the largest allowable

[Butthead]

3 big jimmies per trap?? :beergood: dude, drinking and boating are illegal in this state...i've heard of seeing double, but aren't you stretching it a bit?? ;-)

Ready to test out that new trotline this weekend? it ain't catching you any crabs in the bucket...

[powder]

I like the traps and I have joined the 3 at a time club. Two were keeper's while one went back. I have 17 of them and they seem to be holding up well. I have a mix of small and big one's. Powder

[fish1]

If you want his traps and need them fast I would call first, I didn't call and went on his website and ordered 20 traps and got a email that i was order number 13 and look for the traps in 3 TO 4 WEEKS!

I'm not happy about it, but I'm willing to wait, Good luck everyone.

Bill

[port fisher]

Ele, His traps bottom footprint is 12" X 12". Most topless are smaller. They are with in reg's!:thumbup:

[Dragging Baits]

Hey Rod, I know, I know. But I'm telling you Braeden and I got a dozen of 5 1/2 plus crabs in less than an hour and they all came from just a few of the 15 traps I set. The three pulls that yielded the three keepers absolutley blew me away. I know you have to be in the right spot but Capt. Bruce was absolutely right about the additional bait springs and that you can catch multiple crabs at a time. I threw back at least two dozen crabs that were close but not 5 1/2 plus. The dozen I kept fed Braeden and I and I still made two crab cakes with what was left. I am hoping to try out Capt. Dales trot line Sun. but the traps are really the ticket after work and school with limited prep time. I really like the bigger traps as well and think that they make a difference in being able to have enough room to get multiple crabs in there.

[longbeard]

i have a bunc h of his traps too.got tham with four springs set like the diner table.tip;get a hachet and cut your bait in half litle 2'' peaces.got triples doubles.and yes this morning i got a quad.bruce is the man.get the bigfooter theirs more room for bully jimmies in there.their is a tournament he,s got the info at...www.opentopcrabtraps.com