Authentic New England lobster traps specially made in Massachusetts for recreational lobstermen (and lobsterwomen) can be purchased from David Hoffman.  Call David Hoffman at 781-444-9213 in Needham, Massachusetts to order lobster traps, buoys, ropes, bait bags, etc.  Buoys can be custom painted.
 

The craftsman in his shop:
 

Plenty of lobster traps & buoys:

Notice the escape door to let the little ones get away:

New!!!  Now custom-painted buoys are available, too! click here to see examples of painted buoys more painted buoys