Prawn Trap

[manta man]

Hi guys went crabbing a couple of days ago in this little creek
got 2 really good muddies. Anyway when i pulled the pots
there was a heap of good size prawns dropping through the mesh.
Just wondering is there some sought of prawn trap i can purchase
somewhere, to catch some of these suckers. Can't throw a cast net
way 2 many snags i know you can buy those crayfish traps or should i make my own.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciatated. Cheers Manta Man

[Triple]

Any finer mesh pot will work. Have a look in google images for "prawn traps" to see a few designs. Also search on here cause it has been asked a few times already and make sure you check on legalities in tidal waters with pot entry size etc. (it has been brought up they are illegal in tidal waters but I can't find any proof on the dpi site)

[netmaker]

an easy option. cover the bottom of your crab pot with shade cloth. fish for crabs and prawns at the same time.

[manta man]

I would like to thank both of you for the advice, firstly im going to make
one Fijian style, and i will try the pot idea with the cloth as well.
Cheers Boys

[moondancer]

Let us know what results you get! Cheers & good luck.