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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/

Catching Up with Our Friends at Durasnare Crabsnares During the International Sportsmen's Expo

The Fish Sniffer team had a great time at the International Sportsmen's Expo this weekend. It was awesome to catch up with our friends, including founder and owner Lawrence Ngai from Durasnare Crabsnares. Durasnare is quickly becoming one of the most well-known crab snare companies out of California...

19 Jan 2026
Catching Up with Our Friends at Durasnare Crabsnares During the International Sportsmen's Expo