Scallop Trap / Crab Trap 5kg
Assembled with 2 scallop entrances and 1 light. The light is activated by pressure.
The trap is designed for use in fishing both scallops and crabs.
For scallop fishing: Use the trap as supplied with the light.
For crab fishing: Remove the light. Loosen the end of the bait bag inside the trap, fill the bait bag with bait, and attach the bait bag to the eye at the bottom of the trap.
2 x 60/80mm escape openings
Decomposable wire
Scallop entrance dimensions:
Length: 46.5cm
Height: 22.5cm
Depth: 11cm
Light dimensions:
Length: 173mm
Diameter: 60mm
Weight: 385g
Scallop fishing with traps is a completely new practice in Norway. In this video, which summarizes the research project, you can find some helpful tips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PkGSw_v0dkScallop Potting with Lights: A novel, low impact method for catching scallops: https://youtu.be/n7RdRWGSUnU?si=cm2jzuO8EOiDI4Cu
King Scallop (pecten maximus) Behaviour Towards Light: https://youtu.be/QCgQmOieBoU?si=6cuGc1pUMmHYiw2Q
