Maryland CBTVBLOWBOYMARYLAND Bait Trap
- Bait Trap
- 1
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- black
- More reviewed than 67%
A single PVC-coated collapsible crab trap built for blue crab, the folding style common on the Chesapeake.
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How it ranks among the 27 bait traps we track
4.0★ across 374 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
374 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 27 bait traps we track - how the scorecard works · full bait traps data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A collapsible crab trap made from PVC-coated wire, sold as a single black trap sized for blue crab, matching the folding blow boy style common to Chesapeake-area crabbing.
Traps in this collapsible ring style lie flat on the bottom while baited, then close as they are pulled up, which is the mechanism the CBTVBLOWBOYMARYLAND name refers to. The PVC coating over the wire frame is meant to resist rust in the brackish and saltwater conditions crabbing usually happens in.
- Collapsible PVC-coated wire frame
- Sized for blue crab
- Black finish
- Sold as one trap
Who it's for
Made for recreational crabbers targeting blue crab from a dock, pier or boat with a simple drop-and-pull trap. Not suited to anglers looking for bait storage, despite the category label.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Collapses flat for easy transport and storage
- PVC coating resists corrosion in saltwater
- Familiar folding design for blue crab
- Sold as a single trap, not a set
- No bait or line included based on the listed specs
Performance notes
The wire frame folds flat while sitting baited on the bottom, then springs or draws closed as it is lifted, trapping crabs that moved onto the bait plate. The PVC coating over the wire is meant to hold up against corrosion from repeated saltwater and brackish water exposure.
Specifications
| Brand | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Pieces | 1 |
| Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Color | black |
| Target Species | Crab |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in bait traps.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland CBTVBLOWBOYMARYLAND Bait TrapThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 374 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Frabill 1272 Bait TrapFrabill | 4.4 / 5 | 7,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Gee-Feets G40 Bait TrapGee-Feets | 4.5 / 5 | 3,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Drasry 1PCS 60*30cmDrasry | 4.3 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.2 / 5 |
| 24Pcs Fishing Bait Trap Cage Feeder Basket Holder Coarse Lure24Pcs | 4.5 / 5 | 289 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Maryland bait traps
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What species is the Maryland CBTVBLOWBOYMARYLAND trap for?
It is listed for crab, matching the collapsible blow boy style used for blue crab.
What is the trap made from?
PVC-coated polyvinyl chloride over a wire frame, which folds flat and closes when lifted.