I've been using a couple of designs the last 2 nights and there is something to be said about how hard a trap full of craws is on non-target fish. Cloverleaf sure catches craws but any fish that gets in is toast. I lose several 4-6" YP every night when they get into the cloverleaf. I've got to try something different although the std funnel traps do catch craws just not many at a time.
The issue is trying to get the largest lobster-like craws, they are big enough they can't get "in" a std trap. This calls for some design work so am trying to make something work.
23.5lbs of craws removed in 2 nights, 2 traps. smaller than about 3" going back but that's only been about 7lbs worth.
I'd focus on the finding perfect bait, like Bill said.
Maybe stinkier is better? Ideally, it will make fish go the other way, yet still bring the Craws in.
