Instructional Video for The Viking pot (Bait bag and bait box not included).
The Viking pot was featured on the series Deadliest Catch, where the concept is explained in a simple way. Video: Clip from Deadliest Catch – Discovery.
How to use our traps
The traps from Proffteiner are designed to give you maximum catch with minimal effort. Our models are delivered almost fully assembled and require only simple preparation before being set in the sea. Below are some general usage tips – based on experience from both professional and recreational fishers across Norway.
Preparation
Before placing the trap in the sea:
- Tighten the entrance flaps
- Attach the bait bag and, if needed, a bait box (not included)
All new traps may emit an odor during the first few days that can scare off catch. For best results, let the trap sit in the sea for a couple of days before baiting and hauling.
Bait and hauling frequency
Crabs are attracted to oily fish – such as mackerel, herring, or other fresh bait. How often you should haul the traps depends on local conditions, but many report the best results after approximately 48 hours in the water.
Escape openings and adjustment
All our traps come with two escape openings of Ø 60 mm, which comply with the regulations from the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries for crab fishing. Around each 60 mm opening, you will find prefabricated markers that allow you to easily cut it open to Ø 80 mm for lobster fishing.
If you later wish to reduce the opening back to 60 mm, you can mount a 60 mm escape ring on the outside. An example of such a solution is shown in this image:
Biodegradable thread and regulations
The traps are delivered with 4 mm biodegradable thread, which complies with rules for commercial fishing. If used for recreational or hobby fishing, this thread must be replaced with 3 mm, as required by regulations. The thread must be tied in a way that the escape hatch is released after a single thread break, in accordance with the requirements of the Directorate of Fisheries.
Please note that it is the fisher’s own responsibility to be familiar with and follow the current rules for your local area. You can find a complete overview of the Norwegian crab and lobster fishing regulations at: fiskeridir.no
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