Inventors:
Thomas R. Gonzalez - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
A01K 6900
Abstract:
A marine life trap that is used primarily for trapping crustaceans, such as crabs and lobsters, which trap includes a base with an upstanding center post on which a top portion is slidably mounted, with a downwardly extending perimeter net, the top portion being hollow and having an opening in the bottom that is closed off by a valve and with a hose attached to the top and to an inflatable element. The valve has a cord attached thereto and to bait, so that upon disturbance of the bait the valve is opened, water flows into the top portion causing it and the net to slide downwardly on the post and also displacing the air trapped therein, which fills the inflatable element and causes it to rise to the surface to signal the fisherman that the top portion and net have fallen to enclose the bait and trap the marine life.