Crab Trap Hoop Net 2 Ring Trap for Pier Dock Review
Our verdict
The Crab Trap Hoop Net 2 Ring costs $46.99 and holds a 4.2 star rating across 72 reviews, with a 200 plus bought-last-month figure. Built specifically for Pier Fishing with a 2 count mesh design, it targets a narrower job than the general purpose nets in this comparison, at a similar price to the QualyQualy crabbing net.
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Pier and dock anglers who specifically want a hoop style crab trap rather than a handheld landing net, and who value a portable, lightweight design that ships as a 2 count set for setting multiple traps at once.
Skip if
Skip it if you need a handheld landing net for general fishing, since this is a Pier Fishing specific hoop trap rather than a scoop net, and its 72 review count is the smallest sample among the crabbing and general purpose nets in this comparison.
- Material Mesh
- Technique Pier Fishing
- Size 24x20
- Color Multi
- Pieces 2.0 Count
- Feature Portable, Lightweight
- Priced 96% above the category median ($23.99 across 64 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 72 owner ratings
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Popularity1.1/5
72 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Setting a trap off the end of a pier and checking it later is a different job than scooping a fish out of the water, and the Crab Trap Hoop Net 2 Ring is built for the trap side of that equation. At $46.99, it costs close to the $47.49 QualyQualy crabbing net, both of which sit well above the $24.99 to $25.41 general purpose nets in this comparison.
The mesh construction, 24x20 size, and 2 count listing mean buyers get a pair of hoop traps rather than a single handheld net, useful for setting more than one trap along a pier or dock. The Portable and Lightweight features suggest easy transport and setup compared to bulkier crab gear.
On reviews, the 4.2 star rating across 72 reviews matches the QualyQualy net's score but on an even smaller sample size. The 200 plus bought-last-month figure beats the QualyQualy net's 0 plus figure and the 100 plus shown for both Frabill nets, though it still trails the 400 plus 3 1154 and 600 plus figures posted elsewhere in this broader category.
Pros
- 200 plus bought last month beats the 0 plus figure on the similarly priced QualyQualy crabbing net
- Ships as a 2 count set, giving buyers a pair of traps instead of a single unit
- Pier Fishing specific design targets a clear, specific use case
- Portable and Lightweight features suit easy transport to and from a dock
- 4.2 star rating matches the only other crabbing focused net in this comparison
Cons
- 72 reviews is the smallest sample of any net in this comparison
- At $46.99, it costs close to double the $24.99 to $25.41 general purpose nets
- Hoop trap design does not serve as a handheld landing net for general fishing
- 4.2 star rating trails the 4.3 to 4.5 stars posted by the Frabill and 3 1154 nets
Specifications
| Material | Mesh |
|---|---|
| Technique | Pier Fishing |
| Size | 24x20 |
| Color | Multi |
| Pieces | 2.0 Count |
| Feature | Portable, Lightweight |
Performance notes
A 2 count hoop trap set with mesh construction in a 24x20 size is built to sit on the bottom near a pier or dock piling, baited and left to soak, rather than swung through the water like a handheld net. The Portable and Lightweight features matter here because pier crabbing often means carrying multiple traps plus bait and line to the water's edge in one trip. The Pier Fishing technique label distinguishes this product clearly from the Crabbing labeled QualyQualy net, the Wade Fishing labeled RESTCLOUD and 3 1154 nets, and the general Fishing and All technique labels on the other two nets in this broader comparison. Buyers should not expect this product to double as a scoop net, since a 2 ring hoop trap and a handheld landing net solve two different parts of a crabbing trip.
What buyers say
A 4.2 star rating across 72 reviews matches the QualyQualy crabbing net exactly on stars, though this listing has a somewhat larger review base at 72 compared to 127, roughly in the same range. The 200 plus bought-last-month figure is a clear step up from the QualyQualy net's 0 plus figure, suggesting steadier recent demand for this hoop trap style than for the collapsible metal net at a similar price. It still falls short of the 400 plus figure posted by the 3 1154 and the 600 plus figures seen on two other nets in this broader category, which points to a smaller but functioning niche market for dedicated pier crabbing traps rather than a mainstream bestseller.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Crab Trap Hoop Net 2 Ring a handheld landing net?
No, it is a Pier Fishing specific hoop trap meant to be baited and left to soak near a pier or dock, unlike the handheld scoop style nets in this comparison. It ships as a 2 count set with a 24x20 mesh size.
How does the Crab Trap Hoop Net compare to the QualyQualy crabbing net?
Both are priced close together, $46.99 versus $47.49, and both hold a 4.2 star rating. The hoop trap shows a stronger 200 plus bought-last-month figure compared to the QualyQualy net's 0 plus, suggesting steadier recent demand for the trap style among pier and dock crabbers.
Is $46.99 a fair price for the Crab Trap Hoop Net 2 Ring?
It costs close to double the $24.99 to $25.41 general purpose nets in this comparison, but it also ships as a 2 count set rather than a single unit, and it serves a specific Pier Fishing use case those general nets are not built for.