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Lawrence Ngai

Lawrence Ngai

Durasnare

Lawrence is the founder of Durasnare, Pacifica’s battle-proven crab snare that locks Dungeness in the loops and won’t let go. Hand-built and field-tested since 2004 on the Pacifica Pier, every weight, cage, and loop solves a real failure he watched crabs exploit for years. A former Pacifica Police Officer who patrolled the pier in uniform and fished it off-duty with the locals, Lawrence now runs guided crab-snaring and poke-pole trips up and down the California and Oregon coasts. Half- and full-day outings put rookies and veterans on keeper crabs with the exact gear he crafts, guaranteeing bent rods, full buckets, and the stoke that only a pier-to-plate day delivers.

Get Durasnare or book a guided trip at https://durasnare.com/

Crabbers Grind Out Dungeness Success at Lawson's Landing

The Durasnare team reported in from a recent crabbing outing at Lawson's Landing, where the action proved to be a grind but yielded a strong finish with a few Dungeness crab. Fellow crabbers nearby also relied on Durasnare crab snares for their efforts. Many have had success with the 8oz Durasnare m...

14 Dec 2025
Crabbers Grind Out Dungeness Success at Lawson's Landing