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Must-Have Gear for Crayfishing with Kids
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items From muddy banks to splashy creek beds, crayfishing is one of the best ways to connect with nature, learn patience, and make unforgettable family memories. This list includes everything I personally bring when I take my 7- and 10-year-old out for a d...
We have tried so many different types of traps. Hands down go with metal traps. The others ripped and we had to toss. Also, we have tried a few metal trap designs and these are the easiest to add bait and surprisingly will catch 5x more crayfish than...
Frabill Torpedo Crawfish Trap - Steel Mesh
You need a sturdy, large bucket with plenty of room to refresh/aerate the water if not putting the crayfish on ice. We love using 5 Galloon buckets!
EconoHome 5-Gallon White Bucket with Lid
A durable, waterproof, floating rope that won’t rip. You attach one end to the trap and the other you tie around the dock or hold with your hand. We’ve been through so many different ropes and this one is our favorite.
Shappy Floating Lifesaving Rope with Hook
Skip the mesh, it rips. This galvanized live bait trap works great! Durable, easy to get the crayfish in and out! And helps keep them alive longer!
codree Floatable Galvanized Steel Wire Fish Basket
If transporting them home and don’t have ice, you can aerate the water with this portable water aerator to keep them alive until you get home.
Portable Water Aerator
Sometimes you can just scoop them
Up as they walk along with the net or your hands if you have the skills!
High Strength Large Telescoping Fishing Net 60"
Bait with some raw chicken drumsticks. Leave them down for 10-15 minutes then very slowly bring them in. Have a net ready to scoop under the chicken to catch the crayfish!
A1FISHER Crab Throw Line 30FT w/ 4OZ Weight
Use this in the 5 galloon bucket to keep them alive in the water!
Lewisia Solar Floating Pond Aerator 2.5W
Pack your lunch and drinks to go and keep everything cool!
YETI Roadie 32 Wheeled Cooler
Keep cool in the shade from this lightweight pop up tent!
SOLI Inflatable Shade Air Canopy - UPF 50+ Heat Wave Orange