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Port A - crab traps #10978149 07/15/15 02:05 PM
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I'm taking the family to Port A in a few weeks... are crab traps utilized at Port A? I'm thinking about putting one out for a few days.

Re: Port A - crab traps [Re: Aggie Angler 99] #10978249 07/15/15 02:46 PM
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Yes. Crabs are EVERYWHERE right now. I wish I would have set some.

Re: Port A - crab traps [Re: Aggie Angler 99] #10978732 07/15/15 07:05 PM
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G Love,

I am also interest in setting some crab traps in the fall. What type of trap do you use, what kind of bait, where do you put them. Is there a season for crabs or can you trap all year long. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Port A - crab traps [Re: Aggie Angler 99] #10978843 07/15/15 07:49 PM
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I'm not versed in it but its pretty simple. Buy a crab trap, set it where they are (saw them everywhere in the bay in super shallow water) with a chicken leg or bacon or dead shrimp, whatever. Go out and check it, pick it up.

Re: Port A - crab traps [Re: Aggie Angler 99] #10990725 07/21/15 02:11 PM
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Here is a TPWD link: http://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoo...nd-restrictions


They are real serious about the ID tag

Re: Port A - crab traps [Re: Aggie Angler 99] #10991611 07/21/15 07:47 PM
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Those crabs should be getting full as well


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Re: Port A - crab traps [Re: Aggie Angler 99] #10993574 07/22/15 05:31 PM
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Use a fish head or scraps. The crab like that better than chicken


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