Proffteiner was founded by professional fisherman Jim, who has over 20 years of experience with pot fishing. After a shoulder injury ended his fishing career, he had to find a new path forward.

The result was The Viking Pot – a completely new type of crab pot developed to deliver greater catches, fewer hauls, and reduced strain on the body. With its distinctive pyramid shape and multi-level entrances, it is designed to attract more crabs using less bait and lowering operational costs. Altogether, this can significantly improve profitability for the fisherman.

Following the success of The Viking Pot, we developed The Midgard Pot, specifically adapted for string fishing, based on requests and needs from fishermen along the entire coastline. The Midgard Pot is light and easy to handle, making it ideal for both professional and recreational fishermen using pothaulers.

The latest addition to our pot family is The Odin Pot. This is our lightest pot to date, built with durable netting. It’s specially developed for fishermen who want a even simpler and more manageable option—without compromising on catch efficiency. Odinteina features the same patented design with two entry levels and is equally well-suited for both crab and lobster fishing.

With testing and development facilities in Rørvik and a warehouse in Spydeberg, we are now aiming to become the preferred specialist in pots and accessories – for fishermen who demand efficiency, quality, and reliability.