Anyone find a better trap puller?

Rain City

Crew Member
I blew up my Ace for the fourth time. They're going to replace the motor and gear box, for the fourth time. I'm tired of this. Anyone know of anything better that isn't on a massive 6' long boom?
 
Maybe a lighter trap can help?? Mine is still going strong after 3 seasons and I’m on a 40amp breaker.
 
Maybe a lighter trap can help?? Mine is still going strong after 3 seasons and I’m on a 40amp breaker.
I only have 5lb in 18" square traps. It's not a weight issue.
 
My ace is eight ten years old not a problem I use to pull 4 traps but switched to two per string and we fish 6 strings. My partner has a newer in 3 years old and had to replace a gear box last year.
 
My ace is eight ten years old not a problem I use to pull 4 traps but switched to two per string and we fish 6 strings. My partner has a newer in 3 years old and had to replace a gear box last year.
This is what I'm hearing. New ones suck
 
Maybe ask around if you can find a used old puller and keep yours as a backup. I see used ones pop up for around $450-500. I’ve heard the Scotty pullers aren’t the greatest in heavy currents.
 
I just leave it on the holder, it’s far enough to the front of my deck that it doesn’t get in the way of fishing. Only keep it on the boat for prawning season.
Might be able to make that work if I pushed it forward. I hate adding more **** to snag the net on though.
 
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