Crabbing dos and donts?? Advice needed

I guess first for that many traps I believe you need a special license. Other than that use cut pogey/mullet for bait, and use common sense as far as spacing, I wouldn't go closer than 10yds. Also make sure you have metal tags on the traps with your information on it, including your trap license number.

Had a buddy out some traps out in Lake Pontchartrain that ended up getting stolen. I assume the commercial crabbers didn't take to kindly to his traps.

Best thing to do is put them on a long line under water. Mark on GPS and throw a hook to the line. Had too many stolen when on stopper.

If there are traps close to where you want to put yours, I would suggest run parallel to anyone's line.
Stay 30-40 yards away, so you are not fighting for the same crabs.

I always baited traps with fish carcasses that I've saved from cleaning them. Saves money on bait.

I'd be at least 50' away from the others.

I stay away from using redfish as they are a natural crab predator.