Prawn trap repair

[Salish Ranger]

What kind of elastic do you guys use for closing up Ladner style prawn traps. I need to replace some that are looking worn.

I previously used some i bought but it rotted out in less than a year.

Thanks

 

[Dorman Point]

I use retired bicycle inner tubes, cut in thin strips.

 

[Salmonslayer1992]

What kind of elastic do you guys use for closing up Ladner style prawn traps. I need to replace some that are looking worn.

I previously used some i bought but it rotted out in less than a year.

wheelbarrow /lawnmower tubes

 

[Salish Ranger]

I use retired bicycle inner tubes, cut in thin strips.

Thanks. I see inner tubes and plastic hooks commonly used to hold open the rings so the prawn can enter. I usually use 100 lb braid I strip off my reels to do the same thing and it works great.

What I’m needing is the rope and/or elastic you use to close the trap. The one that cinches the opening shut and you hook onto the frame to keep the mesh tightly closed

 

[Srthomas75]

Any rot resistant nylon type string/ rope / paracord will work for that. Then a 3-4” piece of rubber/ stretch cord to your hook.

 

[Salish Ranger]

Any rot resistant nylon type string/ rope / paracord will work for that. Then a 3-4” piece of rubber/ stretch cord to your hook.

Thanks. I tried some para cord last year which didn’t last the year. I have to find some better stuff. Perhaps nylon cord.