
Frabill 1272 Torpedo Crawfish Trap
A crawfish-specific bait trap, light enough to carry to the bank, built around Frabill's own trap design.
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- 1 pound
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- Multi
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A crawfish-specific bait trap, light enough to carry to the bank, built around Frabill's own trap design.

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Frabill, Drasry, KRAKEN SUPPLY CO, QualyQualy, Florida lead this category among the 18 brands that passed our curation checks.
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Rigid traps keep their working shape during transport; collapsible designs pack down smaller but vary in how they open and stay deployed. Start with the bait you intend to catch and how you will carry the trap to the water, especially if you walk with other fishing gear. Bait storage containers hold bait after capture; unless designed for trapping too, they cannot substitute for a trap.
Match the mesh and entrance openings to your intended catch: small bait may escape through coarse mesh, while a restrictive entrance may exclude the size you want. Check the stated mesh opening and entrance dimensions rather than estimating their size from photos. For a trap carried in a tackle bag, compare its packed dimensions with the space available alongside your other gear. Among the 13 products that list item weight, most fall between 0.5 and 2.4 pounds, and 1.3 pounds is typical. Use the listed weight to judge the load you will carry to the water. Compare the setup steps in the listing or manual with how often you expect to move the trap between spots.
For moving water, look for instructions on anchoring or adding ballast, because the trap’s own weight does not tell you whether it will stay put. An accessible lifting point and a closure that stays secured during retrieval help you bring the catch ashore without opening the trap accidentally. If you plan to bait the trap, check how its bait compartment or pouch holds the bait you intend to use. Look for a catch opening that allows easy emptying without dismantling the frame.
Before buying, confirm that the trap design, intended catch and planned location are permitted under the fishing rules that apply where you will set it. Compare the deployed dimensions with the water depth and access at your chosen spot. Establish whether retrieval line, anchors and any bait pouch shown are supplied or sold separately. For saltwater use, look for explicit suitability of the frame, mesh and fasteners, plus rinsing instructions. Check whether damaged mesh can be repaired or replaced and, for folding designs, whether replacement frame supports are available.
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