Author Topic: Bait trapping (Read 1002 times)

JJPSEFfish · « **on:** Dec 30, 2015, 10:44 AM »

Hello all,

Just wondering how everyone is doing this year trapping? It's taken me 2 years to find a good location. I've only managed to catch them with rod and reel with a tiny hook with little ball of bread. I've set traps overnight but I manage to only get crayfish!? What am I doin wrong? Let there be ice!

elevatorman · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 10:46 AM »

Baitshop has plenty

JJPSEFfish · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 10:48 AM »

Yes they do

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 11:33 AM »

Going Friday. Will chum with crackers then nail them with the throw net! Rod and reel for larger goldens as well. If it all works out a years worh of pike bait will be had!

JJPSEFfish · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 11:36 AM »

That was my next thought a cast net, anyone ever have luck using oatmeal for chum?

bojango · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 11:49 AM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Dec 30, 2015, 11:33 AM

Going Friday. Will chum with crackers then nail them with the throw net! Rod and reel for larger goldens as well. If it all works out a years worh of pike bait will be had!

Not legal for inland waters

Tripper · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 11:54 AM »

Try placing trap at different levels in the water column.

Fish Farmer · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 12:07 PM »

When I trapped I used dry dog food for bait. Try different depths and different spots in the same water body. I was trapping when the ice had formed on the ponds so it was easy to set traps right above the weeds.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 12:24 PM »

Quote from: bojango on Dec 30, 2015, 11:49 AM

Not legal for inland waters

I didnt mention what location this would be happening.

After doing a quick check Bojango your information is incorrect

Additionally as stated in the baitfish laws: 321 CMR 4.01 section E

"...by a single circular net not exceeding 6' in diameter..."

tautog · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 12:42 PM »

Those are saltwater regs, here are the inland rules, it seems as long as "circular" net can be interpreted as a cast net and it does not exceed 6 foot in diameter it's legal
http://www.eregulations.com/massachusetts/huntingandfishing/general-fishing-regulations-advisories/

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 12:46 PM »

I saw and fixed my post. My net is 6'. Any larger and throwing them becomes expert level if you ask me!

tautog · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 12:52 PM »

U got that right I see vids of people in Asia throwing 30 foot wide pancakes and wonder how they do it

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 01:06 PM »

I can barely get a 6 footer to open right. Good skill to have though.

Yachtzy · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 02:06 PM »

Did really well late October. Had enough and stopped. Been using them up open water so set the trap in two different spots for a day a piece last weekend and only managed to get three dozen. I have a hard time when it gets cold, some people do better when it ices over. (goldens)

bojango · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 02:47 PM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Dec 30, 2015, 12:46 PM

I saw and fixed my post. My net is 6'. Any larger and throwing them becomes expert level if you ask me!

Didn't know they even sold cast nets that small! Would ya mind sharing where ya picked it up? Might have to grab one for myself. Anyways my mistake, I was referring to the regs for your home state.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 03:01 PM »

They are so available you can even find them at Walmart. Amazon has a few as well as does Bass Pro. All 6' Mesh size varies.

tautog · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 03:18 PM »

The Plymouth Walmart has them on clearance or at least they did right before Christmas the last time I was in the 4' was $9 and the 6' was $17 I believe both 1/2" and 3/8" mesh, smokin deal

bojango · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 03:33 PM »

Are you sure they aren't 4' radius?

tautog · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 03:36 PM »

Yes they are 4 and 6 feet in diameter, they have 8' ones for the salt too for $30 I believe

JJPSEFfish · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 03:45 PM »

Just picked one up at dicks sporting goods in Plymouth, little pricey but it's made by eagle claw and looks pretty durable. I let everyone knows how it works, any tips?

tautog · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 03:54 PM »

They can be tricky to throw go to YouTube and watch some instructional videos pick a throwing style you like then practice practice, also this time of year wear your grundens bc it's wet work

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 04:46 PM »

Yes throw the net 1000 times before you go. It is not as easy as it looks by any means! They are indespensible tools though.

F.R.E.D. · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 05:20 PM »

Prepare to get a little wet, turn your back to the water and throw over your shoulder. Practice practice practice

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 07:05 PM »

This guy knows:

Granted, that is a BIG net.

JJPSEFfish · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 01, 2016, 11:09 AM »

Got to my shiner spot check my trap and practice my cast netting, getting pretty good. On a down note my brand new Stihl chainsaw(which I had in the back of my truck, was planning on cutting firewood after) was stolen off to the police station to file a report. Wat a great way to start my new year.

Josh

TheManDJV · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 01, 2016, 10:30 PM »

Look into seine minnow nets.... The law prohibits a rectangle net larger than 36 square feet...I bought a 6x4 (24 is less than 36) I'll never use the wire minnow trap again, what you wanna do is find a farm pond or something small and shallow and put your waders on. Not only is it fun but it does save you a few bucks after the net investment, no offense to the baits hops but bait ain't cheap. Once you get the hang of it it's not so bad

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Author Topic: Bait trapping (Read 1002 times)