⏱️ Processing Time: 1 trap — allow 5-7 business days for handcrafting before shipment. Multiple traps — allow 7-10 business days.
Choose Your Wire:
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19ga — Standard weight. Lightweight, rigid, and rust-resistant. Great for casual and seasonal use.
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16ga Galvanized — Heavy duty. Thicker, stiffer frame built for frequent use and tough conditions.
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16ga Vinyl Coated — Premium. Same heavy frame with a vinyl coating for maximum rust and corrosion resistance. Best for long-term use and outdoor storage.
19ga — Standard
Lightweight 19-gauge galvanized-after-welding (GAW) wire with corrosion protection at every weld point. The bare silver finish is naturally attractive to baitfish — a proven advantage in the water. Best value for casual or seasonal use.
16ga Galvanized — Heavy Duty
Heavier 16-gauge galvanized wire for a stiffer, more durable frame. Like the 19ga, the bare silver finish draws baitfish in naturally. Built for anglers who trap frequently and need a trap that holds up through heavy use, current, and rocky bottoms.
16ga Vinyl Coated — Premium
Same heavy 16-gauge frame wrapped in a protective vinyl coating that resists rust and corrosion for the long haul. Built for anglers who want to buy once and never think about it again. This trap is built to outlast seasons, storage, and years of hard use.
High Quality Handmade Z-Traps — Built for Serious Catfish Anglers
Our Z-Traps are built tough, priced right, and made by hand by a lifelong catfish angler in Missouri. Choose your wire gauge and opening option at checkout.
⚠️ Opening Options — Specify at Checkout
Use the order notes field at checkout to choose your preferred opening size:
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No opening — ships uncut, you cut your own (fully legal in all states)
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1"x3" baitfish opening (no trap door) — sized for perch, bluegill, sunfish, and other baitfish
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1"x4" opening — for larger bluegill and sunfish
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2"x3" opening — for bullhead catfish, carp, goldfish, and larger baitfish
👉 Need a bullhead catfish Z-Trap with a built-in trap door? Check out our dedicated Bullhead Z-Trap listing.
Why Our Z-Traps Stand Out:
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3-Piece Construction: One folded unibody tube plus two Z-shaped funnel entrances — fish swim in and can't find their way back out
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Stronger by Design: Unibody folded from a single piece of wire for maximum strength and durability
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Handmade in Missouri: Every trap built by hand by a lifelong catfish angler who knows what works
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High Quality, Low Price: You won't find traps this strong and effective at a better price
🔨 Every trap is handcrafted to order by hand in Missouri — not mass produced. Learn about our build process and processing times →
⚠️ Cancellation Policy: All traps are handcrafted to order. Once production begins, orders are non-refundable. Please review your order carefully before purchasing.
⚠️ Safety Notice: Wire edges may be sharp. Handle with care. Keep out of reach of children.
⚠️ Regulation Notice: Fishing trap regulations vary by state, county, and body of water. Buyer is responsible for verifying compliance with all applicable regulations before use.
