Fully legal and ready to fish. 3 escape rings, biodegradable panel and a door to remove your catch.Made from heavy gauge wire and all stainless hog rings. All materials come from commercial fish house in Tampa, not cheap amazon stuff.Light enough to set in a kayak or canoe. While I live in port Charlotte we travel pretty regularly to Sarasota, Tampa and fort meyers on weekends and am willing to meet if it works for everyone.You’re allowed 5 per person and the stone crab endorsement is free and easy. Stone crab season starts October 15 and runs till May. Call or text no email