Hello and welcome to the online home of some of the best crabbing gear you will find anywhere, made with pride and care by recreational crabbers in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are proud to have recreational, commercial, and law enforcement customers in several Pacific, Gulf, and Atlantic states using our gauges. Click the buttons to see what we have to offer: |
Recreational Crab and Lobster GaugesDo your crabs/lobsters measure up? Even the most careful measurement is only as good as the gauge you use... and an inaccurate gauge can result in a steep fine for keeping undersize crabs or lobsters. Gauges can be inaccurate for a number of reasons, such as:
Our crab and lobster gauges solve these problems once and for all! Use our gauges as described below (or as appropriate for your area/species) and have the best possible assurance that the crabs and lobsters you keep really are keepers. Order yours now! What makes our gauges different?Here are some of the reasons why our crab and lobster gauges are second to none (see the image below the description):
Great design and precision manufacturing are great, but even that is not enough for us. We frequently test our gauges to ensure that they meet our extremely tight tolerances. When properly used, if one of our gauges says your crab or lobster is a keeper, then it's a keeper... period! The peace of mind knowing that your "keeper" crabs and/or lobsters really are keepers is worth the cost by itself. Throw in the extreme durability of our gauges that makes the one you buy the last one you will ever need (unless you decide to try crabbing in a new location with different size requirements), and you can see that no other gauge comes close to matching our value at any price. So what are you waiting for? We have recreational crab and lobster gauges available for every coastal state in the United States. See below. Don't see a gauge for your area? Need a custom design for your specific needs? We are happy to provide gauges for recreational, commercial, law enforcement, and other applications. These gauges can be custom-designed and engraved to fit your specifications (including unique serial numbers, for example). Coordinate-Measuring Machine (CMM) reports are also available if needed to verify accuracy. See the bottom of this page for contact info. Order yours now! How do I use this gauge?Our crab and lobster gauges provide a perfectly level measurement in two axes when properly used. Measurement points will depend on the species you are measuring and the regulations that apply in your area. Here is an example of using our California/Oregon crab gauge to measure a Dungeness crab:
Order yours now! Order your crab or lobster gauge now!Don't see the design you need? Email or call to discuss your needs We currently offer the following proven gauge designs for sale:
|
Commercial GaugesMeasure once, and then rest assured. Your crew needs to process as much crab and other shellfish as quickly as possible to maximize profits... without sacrificing accuracy and risking a hefty fine. Our commercial gauges are all business and are built for speed and minimal confusion. They do not include the bottle opener, line cutter, or 1/8" larger steps found on our recreational gauges. These features are great for recreational use, but can slow down your production.
Tip: To reduce corrosion caused by electrolysis, consider purchasing a gauge that matches the material of your boat hull. For example, if your boat has an aluminum hull, then consider purchasing a Series 1 gauge. If your boat has a steel hull, then consider purchasing a Series 2 gauge. Our gauges are machined to an accuracy of +/- 0.005" (six times thinner than a credit card). The thick metal will not bend, warp, or break under even the most punishing use, and the level steps on each side assure a perfectly square meausurement every time when properly used. All gauges include a countersunk lanyard hole to help prevent accidental loss. We frequently test our gauges to ensure that they meet our extremely tight tolerances. When properly used, if one of our gauges says your crab, lobster, or other shellfish is a keeper, then it's a keeper... period! We are happy to offer a small but growing variety of commercial shellfish gauges to meet our customers' specific needs in a given geographic area. Our general process for adding a new commercial design is:
We are happy to provide gauges for recreational, commercial, law enforcement, and other applications. These gauges can be custom-designed and engraved to fit your specifications (including unique serial numbers, for example). Coordinate-Measuring Machine (CMM) reports are also available if needed to verify accuracy. See the bottom of this page for contact info. Order yours now! We currently offer the following proven gauge designs for sale:
|
Clam/Oyster ToolsIf clams or oysters are your thing, we've got you covered New for 2019, we are pleased to add a universal clam gauge and stainless steel oyster hammer to our lineup.
Tip: To reduce corrosion caused by electrolysis, consider purchasing a gauge that matches the material of your boat hull. For example, if your boat has an aluminum hull, then consider purchasing a Series 1 gauge. If your boat has a steel hull, then consider purchasing a Series 2 gauge.
|
Law Enforcement GaugesOur law enforcement gauges are custom-designed to meet the specific needs of each agency. Our gauges are currently in use by the following law enforcement agencies:
Some of the custom features that have been requested include:
These gauges are every bit as heavy-duty as our recreational and commercial designs:
Tip: To reduce corrosion caused by electrolysis, consider purchasing a gauge that matches the material of your boat hull. For example, if your boat has an aluminum hull, then consider purchasing a Series 1 gauge. If your boat has a steel hull, then consider purchasing a Series 2 gauge. Our gauges are machined to an accuracy of +/- 0.005" (six times thinner than a credit card). The thick metal will not bend, warp, or break under even the most punishing use, and the level steps on each side (if included) assure a perfectly square meausurement every time when properly used. All gauges include a countersunk lanyard hole to help prevent accidental loss. We are happy to provide a CMM report, work with your Department of Weights & Measures, and/or take other steps to verify the accuracy of our gauges. From there, if your wardens properly use one of our gauges and it says that a crab, lobster, or other shellfish is undersize, then... write them up! WE DO NOT OFFER LAW ENFORCEMENT GAUGES FOR GENERAL SALE. Our general process for creating a new law enforcement design is:
Every law enforcement gauge is a custom order. Please see the bottom of this page for contact info. |
Prototype GaugesHelp us test these prototype designs!These designs look great on paper, but there's only one way to know for sure. If you live in one of the following areas and want to help us test our designs, we will gladly:
Don't see a gauge for your area? Need a custom design for your specific needs? We are happy to provide gauges for recreational, commercial, law enforcement, and other applications. These gauges can be custom-designed and engraved to fit your specifications (including unique serial numbers, for example). Coordinate-Measuring Machine (CMM) reports are also available if needed to verify accuracy. See the bottom of this page for contact info. We currently need your help in the following areas:
|
Loop SnaresLoop snares—a box of bait attached to the end of a cast fishing line with lasso loops to snare crab legs—are a tried and true way to catch crabs. If you use loop snares, then you know that they are very good at what they do. You also know that the basic snare design could use a few improvements. We at Great Crab Gear thought so, too... and we set out to rethink the traditional loop snare from tip to leader. Coming soon: A completely new snare design built to fly far and last a long time while reducing environmental impact. The following renderings show a concept design that give you a very general idea about what we're cooking up, without revealing all of the innovations we've built in to this design. Check them out, and then keep reading to see just why this new design is so great. Some of the key features of this new design will include:
That's just for the body, but we haven't forgotten the loops. The loops on this new snare will:
|
SwagWe currently offer the following shirts and gifts:
|
Great Crab Gear is operated by: |