As shown below, it is common to catch up to 3 legal sized crabs at a time when the crabs are in the bays; however, I used only 1 Crab Max with a hand line to take the 3 legal Dungeness crabs shown below from the Coast Guard Pier in Winchester Bay. Three Dungeness crabs were all I needed to make a wonderful Crab Louie for my wife and I while we were camped at nearby Eel Lake.

The CRAB MAX is innovative by design and easy to use. The CRAB MAX comes equipped with 100 feet of 200 pound test Tuna Cord hand line. Compare and consider the difference in the photos below. A 5 gallon bucket, a Crab Max crab catcher and bait versus the wheel barrow and all the other stuff.

Crab catch capacity and high quality materials is the measure that separates the Crab Max from other folding crab catchers. The 18 inch dimension really pays off when crabbing is hot as shown in the video clip of crabbers on the beach at Siletz Bay. It is not unusual to catch 3 or more keeper sized Dungeness crabs per pull. Click HERE to see the price list or to purchase the CRAB MAX.

We recommend using the Crab Max with the hand lines over any other method when crabbing from a crabbing dock or from the sandy shore. The hand lines come in pink for the gals and white for the guys. The Crab Max are attached to the barrel swivel on the hand line with a cross lock snap. Using a Crab Max with a hand line is the most cost effective method to take crabs from the Oregon shore. Using a Crab Max is easier for women and kids to crab than using other methods. My grandsons, Brandon age 11 and Zac age 8, have really got into crabbing using the Crab Max with hand lines.

To use the crab max with the tuna cord uncoil the tuna cord then reverse coil the tuna cord on the dock. Secure the wooden holder to the dock or a solid object on the sandy shore. Unfold the crab catcher. Open the bait clip. Insert the bait pin through a chicken leg. Fasten the clasp on the bait clip. Grasp the hand line 2 to 3 feet below the cross lock snap and barrel swivel, look behind you to ensure the area is clear. Spin the crab catcher several times in an elliptical orbit and throw the crab catcher into the water. The crab catcher will open when it is cast into the bay and settles to the bottom in the open position.

When crabbing is good wait for 5 minutes before pulling the Crab Max crab catcher filled with all sizes of Dungeness Crabs. Well, when crabbing is slow wait longer and read a book, fish, picnic or record your crabbing adventure with your family and friends.

Wear gloves when deploying or retrieving the Crab Max crab catcher to prevent injuring you fingers.

The CRAB MAX is a proven folding crab catcher that outperforms conventional crab rings and other folding crab catchers. Click HERE to see the price list or to purchase the CRAB MAX.

In today's economy it is more important the ever to invest your recreational dollars in equipment that stands the test of time. The Crab Max folding crab catcher meets and exceeds the test of time. The Crab Max is crabbed using a surf rod or using a hand line. Compared to crab pots and crab rings the Crab Max with hand line is the most cost effective method to catch a limit of crabs from the crabbing dock or sandy shore. Click HERE to see the price list or to purchase the CRAB MAX.

The shipping and handling charge applies to the first crab catcher ordered only. To order more than one crab catcher modify the quantity ordered on the Add to Cart page and click the update button. Click HERE to purchase the CRAB MAX.

Or, take advantage of the Beginners Special consisting of 3 Crab Max crab catchers with hand lines and a FREE copy of Oregon's Crabs. That is a savings of $12.70. The standard shipping and handling charge applies based on the shipping destination zip code, or order 3 Crab Max Crab catchers without hand lines and we will include a color copy of Oregon's Crabs FREE of charge. That is a saving of $12.70. The standard shipping and handling charge applies based on the shipping destination zip code. Making a gift of either Beginner's Special to a child is a gift that will last a lifetime.

Personalize your copy of Oregon's Clams with a message autographed by the author by entering your name or the name of the person you are giving the book to in the appropriate box on the payment page. 

• All the information necessary to take Dungeness and red rock crabs from Oregon's Coastal Waters.

• Evaluates the methods used to take Dungeness and red rock crabs.

• Updated maps of Oregon's Bays that disclose the areas of Oregon's Bays where crabs are commonly caught.

• Describes INNOVATIVE METHODS used to humanly clean Dungeness and red rock crabs while minimizing contact with live crabs.

• Describes How to Shake Crabs. Recover a higher percentage of crab meat using the method professional crab shakers use.

• Family recipes that your family will love. Our recipes emphasize using cooking methods that enhance the naturally sweet flavor of crab meat to its full potential. This year's new original recipe for Oregon's Crab Stew is worth the price of the book.

• Personalize your copy of Oregon's Clams with an autograph by the author by entering your name or the name of the person you are giving the book to in the appropriate box on the payment page.

Eighty five year old crabber, Stan wrote, "Thanks for a great book, Bill…..It answers all my questions and much more.  I'll be using box traps off my boat in Winchester Bay for a while.  Thanks, again, Stan"

Derek from Eugene writes, "Hey William, I wanted to just thank you for the new "crab max" traps that we received. We love them and they work great. Also the book "Oregon Crabs" is filled with helpful information. Thanks again Derek in Eugene"

The revised color edition of the 64 page book, Oregon's Crabs, describes the cyclical movement of crabs from our bays, identifies the most productive baits and the most innovative and productive methods used to take crabs from Oregon's Coastal waters using crab pots, crab rings, crab snares and the most effective Crab Max folding crab catcher. The book describes innovative methods to humanly clean and cook crabs. My family looks forward to preparing the recipes in the book each time we go crabbing especially when the catch includes Oregon's native red rock crabs. The book is unique because it not only describes Dungeness crabs it also describes Oregon's native red rock crabs. Click HERE to order Oregon's Crabs for $12.70, or the Beginner's Special Crab Max Crab Catchers and the book is FREE.