Crab trap floats found on beaches can be identified by their markings. Float colors and numbering formats can sometimes indicate their origin. Beachcombers walking along the Texas coast often find ...

If you find a float with an “X” and a Florida registration number, chances are it drifted hundreds of miles across the Gulf before washing up in Texas. Crab trap floats sometimes escape their ...

Also, a large, easy-to-access bait cage makes the trap easier to maintain. The crab line, harness, and float are just as important as the trap. If you buy a crab trap kit, make sure the quality of the ...