Crab Snare Maintenance and Storage 101 - Stop Ruining Your Crab Snares!

Want your crab snares to last longer and perform at their best season after season? In this video, I cover the proper way to maintain and store your crab snares to prevent damage and loop deformation. One of the most common mistakes I see is storing crab snares in tackle boxes, buckets, or other cramped spaces where pressure is constantly applied to the loops. Over time, this can deform the loops and negatively impact how your snares fish. I'll show you how I store and maintain my crab snares so they're always ready for the next trip. In this video: 🦀 Crab snare cleaning 🦀 How to prevent loop deformation 🦀 Proper storage methods 🦀 Maintenance tips to extend the life of your gear 🦀 Refurbishing old loops 🦀 Common mistakes to avoid Whether you're new to crab snaring or a seasoned crabber, these simple maintenance practices can help keep your gear in top condition and save you money in the long run. If you found this video helpful, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment with your favorite crab snare maintenance tip! To purchase your Durasnare crab snares and equipment, visit https://durasnare.com/ CRAB SNARE SETUP: Snare: Durasnare 8oz Galvanized Steel Crab Snare: 👉 https://durasnare.com/products/durasn... Rod: Daiwa Beefstick: 12'ft: 👉 https://amzn.to/4oHk8WS Rod: Daiwa Beefstick: 10'ft: 👉 https://amzn.to/41WgNK7 Reel: PENN 650SSm: 👉 https://amzn.to/4j6xxoY Line: Beyond Braid 80lb Test: 👉 https://amzn.to/4gMjLX2 Snap Swivel: 👉 https://amzn.to/3PorLBD Salmon Bead 10mm (Rod Tip protector): 👉 https://amzn.to/4odye1j CRABBING ACCESSORIES: S-Hooks for Hanging Crab Snares: 👉 https://amzn.to/4uVoxHP Bassdash Waders with rigid Boots (not flimsy): 👉 https://amzn.to/4oEfCbz Durasnare Finger Casting Glove: 👉 https://durasnare.com/products/durasn... CracknCrab Cleaner: 👉 https://durasnare.com/products/dungen... Braided Line Snipper: 👉 https://amzn.to/4tK0BY7 Promar Aluminum Crab Gauge: 👉 https://durasnare.com/products/promar... Fishing Rod Ties: 👉 https://amzn.to/49PiYUr Pro-Cure Crab and Shrimp Attractant (Use discount code "DURASNARE20" for 20% off): 👉 https://www.pro-cure.com/products/cra... TECHNOLOGY: Oakley Meta Vangaurd: 👉 https://amzn.to/4cmlPoN GoPro Hero 13: 👉 https://amzn.to/4c2hrtY CARTS AND COOLERS: Gorilla Carts - Fishing Cart with 8 rod holders: 👉 https://amzn.to/3ISrSoK Alumacart Calypso Beach Wagon: 👉https://amzn.to/3NFLhwf Alumacart Rod Holder Add On: 👉https://amzn.to/4tgWxhq Beach Cart All Terrain Tires conversion: 👉 https://amzn.to/4c0FM39 Titan Backpack Cooler (Cooler lined with a DIY Daiso plastic trashcan, which prevents leaking): 👉 https://amzn.to/4nQ4CXh COOKING SETUP: Rinse Kit Pro: 👉 https://amzn.to/4sDhVxM Electric Cooktop: 👉 https://amzn.to/4v3uNPj Gasone Outdoor Cooker 200,000 BTU: 👉 https://amzn.to/3LEacif Aluminum Steamer Pot 30QT: 👉 https://amzn.to/4oHlkJQ #crabbing #crab #fishing #crabsnare #fish #durasnare #crabtrap #dungenesscrab #dungeness #snare #crabtrap #catch #hooked #castable #fishing #bayarea #crabfishing #fish