Nope haven't tried that for crab, just the regular traps. At Nootka for the last 10 days. Chinook and Coho fishing has been hot both inside and at the reef. My Coyote spoons are working well. 8 Chinook and one Coho in 3 short outings. Offshore the other day for Halibut. Nothing big, 9, 10, 12 and 20lb.