Testimonials

for the LasTrap Lobster Trap

Fished these traps on offshore trawls last season. They came up full of lobster and worked just as well, or better than my regular gear. Put them to the test in 90+ fathom of water, without any issues at all. Surprised at how strong and sturdy they are, and how little maintenance we have to do at the end of the season. I’m sold.”

Lloyd Blackler Capt. - Lady Blackler; LFA 34

We used these traps last year and fished them hard for the season, along with our regular gear. Moved them around on the trawl throughout the season with the same catch rates, regardless where they were on the trawl. Overall, they caught as many or more lobster than our regular traps. I was impressed with how the traps handled – boarding, running the rail and shooting off the aft. Looking forward to using them next season

Joey Goodick Lead Deck Hand - Lady Blackler; LFA 34

Fished these traps on a trawl this spring in LFA 34. Impressed on how tough and durable they are in shallow water. Can see right away how they will save money; by the amount of reduced annual maintenance required and the fact they will last much longer. (estimate at least 10 years) The trap could be a bit bigger to match my 18 x 10 traps I use in the spring, but the manufacturer is looking at making a larger size an option in the near future. Very pleased overall.

Robert Amirault Capt. Monique Rose; LFA 34

Fished these traps on a trawl this spring off Digby. Very impressed on how tough and strong these traps really are compared to my regular gear. Especially with the tide and strong current in these waters, they stood up really well. We typically use a bigger trap in the spring, but these still caught well. Looking forward to use them offshore this fall.

Nicolas Amirault Capt. Aquaholic; LFA 35

We fished these traps this spring in shallow water, and I was surprised that they caught as many lobsters as my regular gear. Was impressed how they hauled up and handled aboard the boat, because my boat & gear are a bit smaller. I like that they can be configured into American Style or Single Parlour traps. At the end of the season we didn’t have to do anything to these traps, just power wash them and we’re ready for next season.

Bill Rapp Capt – Ain’t That Wicked; LFA 33

Memorial University Testimonial

Field Trials of Innovative, Recyclable Lobster Traps

The purpose of this project was to assist The Lobster Trap Company with its development of a new product for the lobster industry in Atlantic Canada. The company recently developed an innovative, recyclable, plastic lobster trap, called LasTrap. We conducted a small-scale pilot study to compare the catching performance against traditional traps to validate the commercial potential for this new product.

Data collection:
For the first half of the fishing season, the Marine Institute had an employee and summer student in the region. For each trap hauled, the employee or student recorded a) numbers of legal-sized lobster, b) numbers of sub-legal lobster, and c) numbers of all bycatch species. All lobsters from at least one trap of each treatment were measured for carapace length (CL) in millimeters. Other variables such as fishing location, fishing time, bait, depth, and weather were recorded as covariates. Fishing occurred in Pool Cove, near Harbour Breton at 47˚ 29’47”N 55˚ 47’44”W at a depth of 15 to 20 fathoms.

We suggest that further testing continue next lobster season, with more experimental traps….

It is noteworthy to point out that the catch rates of the experimental traps were more viable compared to the traditional wire traps.

Dr. Paul Winger, PhD
Director
Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources (CSAR)
Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University

Dalhousie University Testimonial

We first collaborated with The Lobster Trap Company in 2017 with the support of Nova Scotia Business Inc’s Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program, and were immediately impressed with this new concept for an all plastic injection molded lobster trap. We undertook a design review of the client’s existing machined prototype plastic lobster trap with a focus on design optimization for the injection molding process. A plastic flow analysis of key components was performed along with a general design review for weight/wall thickness. The flow simulation highlighted the molding cycle time improvements attainable through the design optimization. Rapid prototypes were also produced to physically demonstrate potential design changes for the parts. This voucher provided the client with an excellent review of their design and demonstrated the significant advantages of design optimization for injection molding.

We are thrilled to see such an innovative product under development with this NS based company, and are pleased to collaborate with The Lobster Trap Company team with their next steps in the design and production process.

Robert Warner, P. Eng.
Senior Instructor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Product Design & Development Group
Dalhousie University

Where we’ve tested

The places the LasTrap has been fished to date:

The 21st Century Lobster Trap

for todays Fisherman

Find us at

55 Rcom Dr
Yarmouth, NS • B5A 4A8

Let's connect

Scott Dauphinee.
Managing Director
(M) +1 902 740 1095
@TheLobsterTrapCompany scott.dauphinee@thelobstertrapcompany.com

Let's connect

Scott Dauphinee.
Managing Director
(M) +1 902 740 1095
@TheLobsterTrapCompany scott.dauphinee@thelobstertrapcompany.com

55 Rcom Dr
Yarmouth, NS • B5A 4A8