Eyup Troj. My brother in law used to make dozens when he couldn't stand to buy 'em. Good luck with the fishing this year. I'm told by a bloke I still keep in touch with and who fishes off Anglesey that the price of lobster is up thanks to Brexit and the weak pound so make the most of it! Sithi after, Dave.
I have window sash weights in most but some have metal pipe filled with cement. You can tie in bricks but it all depends where you are using them and how much weight you need.
Lobsters dart backwards or just glide. If the pots tilt enough they can find their way out over time. If I was going for lobster only I would use smaller necks but these pots are great for multiple species, also quicker & cheaper to build than the parlour style. They catch just as well as long as they are checked regular.
They can do if the pots go unchecked for a week or two or if the pot lands on its side. Apart from that conger eel will strip the baits or your pots are being robbed. I have and still do catch very well in these pots.
@Trojs Fishing I have put them out 3 times along with a traditional bought pot and the 2 home made ones are always empty where as the traditional is always full of at least crabs lol.
hi your videos are brilliant! I have a fishing boat up at Cromer north norfolk and want to try some pots just for fun next year. Can I ask the following questions please; What mesh size is the netting? Do you always use top entry type? Do you use extra weights in the pots? Do you always add a parlour? Many thanks Pete Ps currently in Fuerteventura on holiday sat watching your videos!
Thanks. Fuerteventura probably good place to be at the moment :) Mesh is about 40mm x 40mm its just standard crab pot net. Top entry yes able to catch all species. Weights yes about 12lb to 18 lb depends on your area we have very strong weather & tides here being exposed. No to parlour open pots catch just as well but parlour better if you cant get to your pot for a week.
Hi Troj, well I've made my first two pots to your design, many thanks for all your help. I found the following video th-cam.com/video/trLENhAWkEc/w-d-xo.html could i ask you have you ever seen or tried the "gateway" in the top entry funnel referred to in this video? Any use or not required even in a pot that does not contain a parlour? regards pete
Many years ago I was on a large potter who tried 20 or 30 of them they did not catch well. I don't think they would be much good for lobster as they feel their way around probably ok for crab but crab don't tend to get out anyway
Hi Trojs, I have built this pot and have been using it off a local beach. I have been catching but also suspect people/holiday makers have been taking my catch. Is there any way I can amend the pot to make it secure so people cant put their hand in and grab whats in there? I guess i could build a parlour pot with a secureable door but wandered if there is a way to amend the pot already made.......thank you
Unfortunately not. There are always those who will steal from others. When I used to put pots off the rocks I would have a loop of rope on the pot, each time I went to check it I would take a length of rope with a large gaff type hook on and hook the loop of rope under the water. This way no one new it was there and anyone who may have seen it could not reach it.
I have used a couple of creels over 2 seasons over the years I personally wont use them now but that does not mean they are not good they just don't catch well for me where I fish or the way I fish.
If you use standard neck you can use a bait band around the neck or you can use wires through a hole in the neck or you could fit a bait bag/net inside
Do you use makrel as bait? Or will any fish work. ? I have build the traps after your design to use in denmark. Salute and good work. I will put them to use after the 1 0f september then season starts here. Greetings from denmark. Henrik
Any fish will work the problem with mackerel is it does not last very well and gets torn apart quick. If its Lobster you want to catch leave the bait for a day before using, If for crab use fresh.
several reasons Less buoyancy the better with the strong tides the pots need to be heavy , Wood is expensive here, Its just as easy to wrap the net all the way around the pot and rope it. To be honest I dont think I have ever seen a wooden base pot used here.
Trojs Fishing thanks for the reply like the vids was going to have a go at making some what size pot neck do you use ? Had a look at coastal nets for there netting seem fairly reasonable I guess you’ll buy all your stuff from the island ? Cheers Ken
The net is just standard crab pot netting you buy. You can make the net using a netting needle but it takes time and you would need to buy the string from probably the same place you buy the net.
Eyup Troj. My brother in law used to make dozens when he couldn't stand to buy 'em. Good luck with the fishing this year. I'm told by a bloke I still keep in touch with and who fishes off Anglesey that the price of lobster is up thanks to Brexit and the weak pound so make the most of it! Sithi after, Dave.
ooh looks like my prices are going up :-D
Flog 'em to the F.... the Fr..... the Fre....n... I can't do it. Flog 'em to the Spanish old boy.
1 thing I forgot to mention don't forget to put 2 small holes in the top of the pipe to let the air out
The Krusty Krab
Very informative video, thanks for posting
nice little trap there buddy,, should work great..
Since watching this video Troy I've made around 70 pots and all are superb. You ricky are an inspiration 👍🏻👍🏻. Thanks so much
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Great video will attempt one ,how do you weigh it down ?
I have window sash weights in most but some have metal pipe filled with cement. You can tie in bricks but it all depends where you are using them and how much weight you need.
Thanks just found your site and watched about 5 of your vids tonight will watch the rest later ;-)
Thanks for sharing. You’ve inspired my son and his friend!
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What prevents the crab/lobster from coming out from the top hole? I guess they can't swim upward?
Lobsters dart backwards or just glide. If the pots tilt enough they can find their way out over time. If I was going for lobster only I would use smaller necks but these pots are great for multiple species, also quicker & cheaper to build than the parlour style. They catch just as well as long as they are checked regular.
Great Video. I will be trying this in Southern California. What is the item you are using for the inlet? Is it plastic or metal? And what is it?
Its a plastic crab pot neck but you can use a tough flower pot with the base cut off or a large drain pipe as an alternative
Krusty Krab
EXCELLENT ... THANKS
Brilliant 🖒🖒🖒🖒🚣
Would pallet would be good?
yes its fine if you can cut it up and get the pallet nails out
Thank you!
What is the netting you use can you put link for me plz
Its just crab pot net you buy from the any local fishing store that sells crab pots best way is to buy whole rolls.
Hi where do you buy the net
I get net from Advanced Netting or the local tackle shop sells it here. Other suppliers include Coastal Nets or some ship chandlers will sell it.
What size neck
On this one 10" but I will use a smaller neck if the pots only for lobster
Do you find the lobsters get out of thr whole as i made a few but thr pots are always empty but thr baits gone
They can do if the pots go unchecked for a week or two or if the pot lands on its side. Apart from that conger eel will strip the baits or your pots are being robbed. I have and still do catch very well in these pots.
@Trojs Fishing I have put them out 3 times along with a traditional bought pot and the 2 home made ones are always empty where as the traditional is always full of at least crabs lol.
@@AutoFreak10 I used to use the bought ones but once I started using these I switched them all out and have never looked back 😄
hi your videos are brilliant! I have a fishing boat up at Cromer north norfolk and want to try some pots just for fun next year. Can I ask the following questions please;
What mesh size is the netting?
Do you always use top entry type?
Do you use extra weights in the pots?
Do you always add a parlour?
Many thanks Pete
Ps currently in Fuerteventura on holiday sat watching your videos!
Thanks.
Fuerteventura probably good place to be at the moment :)
Mesh is about 40mm x 40mm its just standard crab pot net.
Top entry yes able to catch all species.
Weights yes about 12lb to 18 lb depends on your area we have very strong weather & tides here being exposed.
No to parlour open pots catch just as well but parlour better if you cant get to your pot for a week.
Many thanks Troj, your help greatly appreciated, cant wait for spring! We have 25 degrees here currently, think I will stay another week.
Hi Troj, well I've made my first two pots to your design, many thanks for all your help. I found the following video th-cam.com/video/trLENhAWkEc/w-d-xo.html could i ask you have you ever seen or tried the "gateway" in the top entry funnel referred to in this video? Any use or not required even in a pot that does not contain a parlour? regards pete
Many years ago I was on a large potter who tried 20 or 30 of them they did not catch well. I don't think they would be much good for lobster as they feel their way around probably ok for crab but crab don't tend to get out anyway
Thanks Troj for the reply, cant wait to try my new pots out! Best regards Pete
Brilliant! I've been looking for some crab /lobster pots on ebay but they ain't cheap but now I know how to make my own! Thanks very much 👍
What is the cell size on the net?
Do you need a parlour in the pots. Or do they work fine without?
Hi Trojs, I have built this pot and have been using it off a local beach. I have been catching but also suspect people/holiday makers have been taking my catch. Is there any way I can amend the pot to make it secure so people cant put their hand in and grab whats in there? I guess i could build a parlour pot with a secureable door but wandered if there is a way to amend the pot already made.......thank you
Unfortunately not. There are always those who will steal from others. When I used to put pots off the rocks I would have a loop of rope on the pot, each time I went to check it I would take a length of rope with a large gaff type hook on and hook the loop of rope under the water. This way no one new it was there and anyone who may have seen it could not reach it.
can i get the one u dont want
Where I am , Oak wood pallets are available For free. With a Small Portable Table saw You can rip the frames in great Numbers.
Oak wow that would be some high quality traps they would last for years .
Wonder what the catch ratio is between those pots and Scottish creels!
I have used a couple of creels over 2 seasons over the years I personally wont use them now but that does not mean they are not good they just don't catch well for me where I fish or the way I fish.
Where do you buy the netting please ?
I buy mine in a local tackle shop but ship/boat chandlers or crab pot supplier.
What type of wood is recommended?
I just use pine but that's because its the cheapest here.
how would you bait these up??
If you use standard neck you can use a bait band around the neck or you can use wires through a hole in the neck or you could fit a bait bag/net inside
Do you use makrel as bait? Or will any fish work. ? I have build the traps after your design to use in denmark. Salute and good work. I will put them to use after the 1 0f september then season starts here. Greetings from denmark. Henrik
Any fish will work the problem with mackerel is it does not last very well and gets torn apart quick. If its Lobster you want to catch leave the bait for a day before using, If for crab use fresh.
@@Trojwaterman thanks i will do that. 😉😉
Great men so u just tie the bait in bags and put inthere
you can but I use a wire though a hole in the neck of the pot. Or a car inner tube band around the neck with a string.
just a question is there a reason you use a net bottom and not a wooden lat bottom cheers ken
several reasons Less buoyancy the better with the strong tides the pots need to be heavy , Wood is expensive here, Its just as easy to wrap the net all the way around the pot and rope it. To be honest I dont think I have ever seen a wooden base pot used here.
Trojs Fishing thanks for the reply like the vids was going to have a go at making some what size pot neck do you use ? Had a look at coastal nets for there netting seem fairly reasonable I guess you’ll buy all your stuff from the island ? Cheers Ken
Where do you get your netting and what's the mesh size 50mm
I get it from the local fishing tackle shop But you can get it from a Chandlery or crab pot supplier mesh is 3mm or 4mm x 45mm open mesh
@@Trojwaterman thanks I'll ask around
hi there, how many kgs weight do you put in each pot.i have 6 of your d pots made, they fish great.but I think I weighted them a bit light.
That will depend on where you are going to put them & if you have more than one on a line. Mine are about 15 to 18 kg each total dry pot weight
Iam making one of ur pots but can u show me how to make the net please
The net is just standard crab pot netting you buy. You can make the net using a netting needle but it takes time and you would need to buy the string from probably the same place you buy the net.
Trojs Fishing cheers mate great videos 👌🏼
Where do you get the netting from
I buy mine in the local tackle shop but in a ship/boat chandlers or crab pot supplier.