Florida OB-MED-BLUECRAB Bait Trap Review
Our verdict
The Florida OB-MED-BLUECRAB Bait Trap costs $70, roughly double or triple what Frabill and Gee-Feets traps charge, and its 5.0 star rating rests on just 7 reviews. The high-grade wire build and 100+ monthly purchases suggest steady demand, but the thin review count makes it a harder recommendation than the established options nearby.
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Anglers targeting blue crab who want a dedicated medium wire trap and do not mind paying more for a specific build, plus buyers comfortable purchasing with a short 7-review track record instead of a longer one.
Skip if
Skip it if budget matters more than species-specific design, since the Frabill 1272 costs $19.99 with 7,700 reviews and 1,000+ bought last month, offering a far deeper track record for a fraction of the $70 price.
- Material High-grade Wire
- Color Multicolor
- Pieces 1
- Priced 218% above the category median ($22.00 across 27 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating5.0/5
5.0 average across 7 owner ratings
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Popularity0.7/5
7 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
Picture a medium sized crab trap built from high-grade wire, priced at $70 for a single unit with a multicolor finish. That is the Florida OB-MED-BLUECRAB Bait Trap, a wire cage aimed at anglers who want a dedicated crab setup rather than a general purpose bait trap.
The price sits well above the three bait traps most often bought alongside it. The Frabill 1272 runs $19.99 and has racked up 7,700 reviews at a 4.4 star average, with 1,000+ units bought last month. The Gee-Feets G40 sits at $31.99 with 3,100 reviews at 4.5 stars and 100+ bought last month, while the Frabill 1271 costs $22.00 with 1,900 reviews at 4.5 stars and 50+ bought last month. The Florida trap's 5.0 star average comes from only 7 reviews, a fraction of that volume.
Even with a short review history, the trap shows 100+ units bought in the last month, matching the pace of the Gee-Feets G40 and beating the Frabill 1271. It ships in stock as a single wire unit in a multicolor finish, with no assembly variations or multi-pack options listed. Anyone comparing it against the cheaper Frabill and Gee-Feets traps is paying a real premium for a build that has not yet built up the review volume those competitors have.
Pros
- Built from high-grade wire rather than the blended materials Frabill uses
- Perfect 5.0 star average, even if based on a small 7-review sample
- 100+ units bought last month, on par with the Gee-Feets G40's monthly pace
- Multicolor finish for visibility around docks and piers
- Currently in stock and ready to ship as a single unit
Cons
- At $70, it costs more than three times the $19.99 Frabill 1272
- Only 7 total reviews compared to 7,700 for the Frabill 1272 and 3,100 for the Gee-Feets G40
- No listed weight or dimension specs beyond material, color and piece count
- Sold as a single piece, with no multi-pack option like the 2-piece Gee-Feets G40
Specifications
| Material | High-grade Wire |
|---|---|
| Color | Multicolor |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
The Florida OB-MED-BLUECRAB Bait Trap is built around a high-grade wire frame, a sturdier category than the blended materials Frabill lists for its own trap line. Wire construction generally holds its shape better under current than lighter blended cages, which matters for a trap meant to sit on a bottom line or dock while blue crabs work their way in. The multicolor finish is a cosmetic detail rather than a functional one, useful mainly for spotting the trap among gear at a crowded dock. Listed as one piece, it ships as a single trap rather than a multi-pack, unlike the 2-piece Gee-Feets G40. At $70, the specs point to a trap built for a specific, sturdier setup rather than a cheap disposable option, which lines up with the price gap against the $19.99 to $31.99 competitors in this comparison.
What buyers say
A perfect 5.0 star average sounds strong, but it is built on only 7 reviews, nowhere near the depth of the Frabill 1272's 7,700 reviews or the Gee-Feets G40's 3,100. That makes the rating a thin data point rather than a settled verdict. The 100+ units bought last month is a meaningful signal on its own, matching the Gee-Feets G40's monthly pace and beating the Frabill 1271's 50+, which suggests real buyers are choosing this trap despite its higher price. Read together, the pattern points to a product finding an audience but still early in building the kind of review history the cheaper, longer established traps already carry.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Florida OB-MED-BLUECRAB Bait Trap cost?
It is priced at $70 for one wire trap unit, more than triple the $19.99 Frabill 1272 and roughly double the $31.99 Gee-Feets G40. That makes it the most expensive bait trap in this comparison set, positioned as a dedicated crab setup rather than a general budget option.
Is the Florida OB-MED-BLUECRAB Bait Trap reliable, given it only has 7 reviews?
The 5.0 star average is a good sign, but 7 reviews is a small sample next to the Frabill 1272's 7,700 or the Gee-Feets G40's 3,100. The 100+ units bought last month is a stronger indicator that real buyers are actively purchasing it right now.
What is the Florida OB-MED-BLUECRAB Bait Trap made of?
It uses a high-grade wire construction in a multicolor finish, sold as a single piece unit. That differs from the Gee-Feets G40's plastic build and the Frabill traps' blended materials, giving it a sturdier profile at a higher price point.