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BIG FOOT
33% LARGER THAN LITTLE FOOT STACKABLE CRAB TRAPS

You might be able to buy traps cheaper, but you can't buy them better!

Now you can use razor clams or alewife as bait in the early and late seasons, and chicken necks in the summer. Just get some clam bags and some snoods... and you are all set!

Here's how to do it: Just pull the loose end of the snood up into the SS bait spring to hold it in place... add your bait, and put the other end of the snood tight around the clam bag and you are all set. When you want to change back to chicken necks, just pull the snood line out of the SS bait spring and put your neck in!

Guaranteed to catch more crabs with less traps...in less time!
33% larger than regular stackable crab traps
12" x 12" - The only trap on the market with a full 1 sq. ft. "footprint"
Commercial grade traps and components will last years - even with heavy usage in the salty waters of the Chesapeake Bay
Designed and made by a commercial crabber with over 40 years experience who uses these very same traps
Available in galvanized and vinyl-covered (rigged or unrigged)
The only trap on the market today with the catching power of 5 crab traps (See how this is possible below)
Available in three models - Little Foot, Big Foot and Big Gun
One high quality, high tension stainless steel bait spring in included with every trap - makes baiting and unbaiting the traps a breeze
Stackable - a stack of 15 traps is only 48" tall and occupies only one square footprint of valuable boat space!
The perfect trap for the "hot spots" in your line... (see more)

Please send your crabbing photos and videos to captainbruce53@aol.com and he will put them on his website.

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These traps can be used in any or all of three different methods!

METHOD 1

METHOD 2

METHOD 3

Use it just like you would use a regular Crab trap. Put a single bait under the center Stainless Steel bait spring and Crab!

One (1) stainless steel bait spring is included in purchase price of each trap. Additional stainless bait springs are available at additional cost.

When the crab bite picks up You can add more baits to your trap (up to a maximum of 5.) The more food for the crabs to feed on, the more crabs you will catch with each pull of the trap!

With our high quality, high tension stainless steel bait springs, baiting and unbaiting is a breeze.

Bait all 5 bait springs with bait and lower the trap in the water to create a chum slick. A chum slick will create a feeding frenzy, which will draw more crabs from a greater distance to feed in your trap.

While other crabbers are waiting for the bite to turn on, YOU will be catching crabs!

THE BOTTOM LINE:
MORE BAITS = MORE CRABS

And when you are finished crabbing...

You can stack the traps in a nice neat stack….

Using only a 1 square footprint of your valuable boat space!

A stack of 15 traps
is only 48” tall!

The Perfect Trap for the Hot Spots in Your Line

Every Crabber has a “hot spot” in their line. A hot spot is defined as the traps that almost always produces a crab every time you pull it up. The Big Foot Stackable crab trap (with extra stainless steel bait spring) is the right tool for the job! This trap was designed to allow you to take full advantage of this hot spot by putting more baits in this hot area of the river resulting in YOU catching more crabs. The reason is simple: The Big Foot stackable crab trap allows you to put more baits, and a larger trap, in this hot area.

The Bottom Line is… more crabs… with less traps… in less time!

The way I use my Little Foot, Big Foot and Big Gun Traps is... I lay my Little Foot size stackable crab traps out in different areas and in different depths. As soon as I begin to catch crabs from a Little Foot trap, I cut my Bait in half and bait up a BIG FOOT or Big GUN Trap with 5 or 6 pieces of bait and replace the Little Foot traps with the Big Foot and Big Guns Traps. I also move the Little Foot traps at the end of the line. I keep doing this over and over again, until all of my hot spots are covered with Big Foot and Big Guns Traps with multiple Baits. I continue this process until I have all the crabs that I need for the day.

Our personal best last year was 4 keeper crabs in 1 Big Foot trap in 1 pull and a bushel in 45 minutes... using this method.

Designed and Used by Captain Bruce

Captain Bruce is a Captain certified by the US Coastguard and also a commercial crabber with over 40 years experience crabbing the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. He is one of the very few commercial crabbers who uses Stackable Crab Traps to catch crabs.

Captain Bruce has been making Stackable Crab Traps for over 10 years. He continuously uses the knowledge he gains by using his traps out on the water to improve the design and operation of the traps.

This allows YOU, the recreational crabber to have a worry-free and productive crabbing experience.

Customer Testimonials

I used my new traps last Sunday and caught 30 big Jimmies. The traps worked great. I'm assuming you make them yourselves... it shows. Great quality!

Rich Mulford

When I got home, I took a hard look at my Big Foot rigged vinyl deluxe (SS) traps you sold to me. I must admit, I was amazed with the quality of your product. I am completely satisfied with the Big Foot traps. My money was well spent. I have been recreational crabbing on the eastern shore for quite a few years, I have never come across equipment as good as yours. As I retire more of my current equipment, I will return to purchase more Big Foot traps, and one of your 600' rigged trot lines. Thank you Captain Bruce, I hope you continue to provide your high quality products.

PS - Please thank Crabwoman for doing a fine job scribing my name on the floats.

Joe Riccio

I ordered 10 traps from you and I needed the them fast. I received 10 very well crafted traps for you ahead of schedule. I could not be more pleased, my son (attached) and I love fishing together but now all he wants to do is go crabbing! We caught so many crabs that we only kept the big boys!! Thank you very much, you made a little boy and his dad very happy.

Joseph R. Davis

I bought crab traps about 10 years ago, and the string on them needs replacing.

Paul

Just wanted to say thanks for the beautiful net and snooded crab line. Excellent quality and that's not common these days. I'll be out once this dang rain stops. I'll be sure to pass on about your quality products to my friends. Take care.

Pete Bauer

Hi, as I’m dusting off my gear and eagerly awaiting the crabs to arrive, I thought I’d drop you a line to let you know how awesome your convertible traps are since I was too busy using them last year to write in. They easily fit in the back of my relatively small car, but give you the security of a topped trap (I crab off of a tall pier). They’re also easier on my girlfriend because the trap closes immediately and she can pull it through the water column and up to the pier at her leisure (and a happy girlfriend means more crabbing). So thanks again!

Ray

Did very well using your traps for the first time. Went out Saturday and Sunday morning for a couple of hours each day. Managed a bushel of heavy jimmies. I was pleasantly surprised at how efficient they are. I had many a trap come up with two crabs in the trap and several with three. My wife went into the day thinking trot lines rule and was surprised at how much she enjoyed it as well. Looking forward to the last 4 traps.

Mike

Crabbing just about broke up my marriage. Went crabbing with 20 small pots, out for hours and only caught 7-9 crabs. Then my husband was surfing the net and came across Captain Bruce's website. He purchased 10 big gun traps and what a difference a trap makes. We caught 1 bushel last time out. Great person to deal with. Highly recommend traps.

Fran Tate

Thanks for the traps . They look very nice and well made. Much nicer design than others I have seen or used. Can't wait to try them.

Chris

My name is Chip and I'm the one who bought a 1,000' line off you on Tuesday (Townsend De). It came Thursday and couldn't wait to get her wet! I took my wife and son down to Tred Avon Friday morning. We started at 6 and had our bushel by 9:30! Best day this year by far. Those things are soooo fun and after our 2nd run my wife turned and said "Why did we wait so long to get one of these?" Anyway, just thought I'd say thanks for the quick service and nice product. Have a great season!

Chip

Hey Captain Bruce, just wanted to let you know that my order arrived yesterday and these topless traps look nice. Unbelievable that I placed order on Monday and received them on Tuesday. Thanks for the warp speed shipping. I am anxious to give them a try.

Dennis Maltby

Thanks for making my crabbing life easier. The traps are consistent work compared to the trotline but less worry about running the boat straight or having the wind push you. These are awesome. Thanks.

Frank

Join the 3 @ a Time Club!

"I made my purchase from Captain 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 absolutely of high quality 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 Captain Bruce and the quality traps he sells here.

PS. Get at least three bait springs."

(Dragging Baits)

I like the traps and I have joined the 3 at a time club. Two were keepers 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 ones.

(Powder)

"Bought 15 from Captain Bruce last year, will be buying 15 when the tax man delivers my money that I overpaid him!"

(Yorkpacrabber)

"I think your traps are great. My girlfriend was thinking of buying some traps elsewhere for my birthday in April and I already told her don't even think about it. The traps that I have gotten from Bass Pro and other places rust out within a crabbing season, your traps still look great. Except for the one that got caught up in my prop, lol."

(DMBUTTSVA)

"I got 30 vinyl traps fully rigged from you last year and loved them. Again, thanks for such a great trap!!"

(WAH45)

"...the traps out caught the old style traps..."

(Kbowfsh)

"I will direct people to your website when they ask about my traps..."

(Captain Garry Frey)

"By the way, for folks who are still on the fence about buying from CB, he makes great crab traps, and customer service is outstanding."

(Crabshack)

"Nice traps. I will be picking some of these up soon."

(Madcrabber11)

" After dealing with CB, I wouldn't buy trap anywhere else. A++++ service."

(LeathalWeapor)

"Captain Bruce's traps are nice. Just got 10 more a month ago in vinyl coated and he includes a SS bait spring, too. I can't wait to use them."

(Cdog)

"...Really like the 12x12 design, will definitely replace as needed with those. It's almost a 50% bigger area for them mumbos."

(DOMNIKDYL)

"I love the traps. They are much better than the Foxy Mates. Thank you so much."

(Captain Dave - Wye River, MD)