Author Topic: Trapping bait (Read 4339 times)

flik n dip · « **on:** Oct 07, 2010, 07:43 PM »

I'm going to start in force this weekend. Checked a few spots, they are loaded..........
with tadpoles....

but i got 2 doz already

flik n dip · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 13, 2010, 06:18 PM »

Nobody else is trapping this year?

Update on my tank i have 26 large, 34 small/med, 10 chubs, few others

so trapping has been decent for me

BASSRI · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 13, 2010, 07:14 PM »

End of the month Jake... have a couple new spots to try.

flagup55 · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 15, 2010, 08:05 AM »

found a few spots this summer. Hoping the cormorants stay away. Saw an egret in one the other day

flik n dip · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 19, 2010, 07:06 PM »

update: 141 shiners, 17 chubs, 9 sunfish

got to put the divider in, the chubs ate one already lol

flik n dip · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 24, 2010, 07:18 PM »

bump:

193 shiners, 18 chubs, 10 sunfish

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 04, 2010, 11:32 PM »

Quote from: flik n dip on Oct 24, 2010, 07:18 PM

bump:

193 shiners, 18 chubs, 10 sunfish

Wow Jake it sounds like you are doing pretty good! I don't think I remember you having that much last year and you still have a lot of time left!

I wish I could keep bait this year!

I spent a couple weeks last month catching fall fish just for fun at a spot one of my CAG members lent to me.

For now I will just sit here... and sit here...and sit here!

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p9/ead063/Misc/2010-10-22172845.jpg

comeonnow · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 05, 2010, 02:00 PM »

Hey Baitwrangler. Let us know where to throw the traps in and we'll keep the bait for you.

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 06, 2010, 10:22 AM »

Anyone ever try here? (I have.)

Between Reservoir Rd. and Pine Orchard.

halfhooked · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 06, 2010, 08:51 PM »

baitwrangler what did you do to foot

BASSRI · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 07, 2010, 06:07 AM »

Quote from: BaitWrangler on Nov 06, 2010, 10:22 AM

Anyone ever try here? (I have.)

Between Reservoir Rd. and Pine Orchard.

(Image removed from quote.)

About a minute from my house, and i've put traps in there several times... loaded with all small shiners and tons of little pout. Nothing good for fishing.

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 08, 2010, 10:02 PM »

Hey Ed, good to see you around the site! I had my ankle 'fixed' - too much use and abuse as I kid. I could hardy walk through the woods without taking a spill. I had a harsh one this summer and decided it was the final straw. Let's just hope I can get on the ice! It looks pretty scary right now!! I'm planning to though. The Mass guys already have found ice crutches for me. LOL

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p9/ead063/Misc/2010-11-02075511.jpg

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 08, 2010, 10:21 PM »

Quote from: BASSRI on Nov 07, 2010, 06:07 AM

About a minute from my house, and i've put traps in there several times... loaded with all small shiners and tons of little pout. Nothing good for fishing.

Maybe I've taken all the big ones out of there? Just kidding! Actually that spot is harsh because amongs other things it's out in the open. I got spoken to once by a PO for tresspassing (on the side of the road). However there is bait there for the taking. I personally like the littles ones for jigging though - you can't buy them in that size many places.

I don't think you have much of a problem with horned pout when you float your traps. At least I never did once I started doing that. If I recall at that little spot I think I only got 2 of them in the 5 of so times I have trapped there.

Anyways, how about right there on Reservoir? You have to walk down the hill though. I have some other places.

petrgill · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 09, 2010, 10:43 AM »

Quote from: BaitWrangler on Nov 08, 2010, 10:21 PM

I got spoken to once by a PO for tresspassing (on the side of the road).

Geez man your Parole Officer is harsh following you around like that.

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 09, 2010, 11:45 AM »

LOL a PO - not my PO! Your good Pete.

fishsluggos · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 09, 2010, 12:15 PM »

Hi BW,

How do you float your traps? And do they float on the top so they are visible from shore?

You can PM me if you prefer.

Thanks,
sully

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 09, 2010, 12:57 PM »

Hey Sully,

PM sent my friend.

fishsluggos · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 09, 2010, 06:57 PM »

WOW! Thank you sir that was a very helpful and detailed explanation.

Tight Lines,
sully

halfhooked · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 11, 2010, 05:30 PM »

BW THERE WAS A COUPLE SCARY THINGS IN THAT PIC

halfhooked · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 11, 2010, 06:57 PM »

Hay BW ever caught carp through the ice

flik n dip · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 13, 2010, 08:07 PM »

i want some of those. i got some 8" plus chubs

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 19, 2010, 10:36 AM »

Those look like giant Suckers Ed. Carp don't have bottom facing mouth like that. The dorsal fin of Carp is also quite distinct as it is very lengthy down most of the fishs' spine. Those are seriously some HUGE suckers/creek chubs... I'd go make the DEM give you a record for one as many states do keep one for the species. I've seen a picture of one (from RI) that was supposivbly 7LBs. Then again, if you did that the DEM probably wouldn't even know Suckers exsisted in the state.... and if they didn't they wouldn't know they got that big. Just as the DEM officer who witnessed one of my Carp catches this year didn't know Carp exsisted as a species at all. (After he asked me if I was stuck on the bottom...... and then asked if I was fishing for turtles when I said no.)

Regarding Carp through the ice. Personally I have not although I'd like to this year if I have time. Friends of mine however did quite well this year on the Charles through the ice. They used 6ft poles I think and just baited the holes the night before I beleive. Frankly it was hilarous! It makes sense though, here in RI the CAG has caught Carp in every month of the year for 2-3 years straight now.

Jake - do we have to call them chub suckers! Sounds so dirty! LOL

flik n dip · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 20, 2010, 02:42 PM »

you can call them fall fish or creek chubs too. and those in the pic are white suckers i believe, i got one last year about 3lbs.

comeonnow · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 20, 2010, 04:29 PM »

Pulled the traps out today. Very slow the past few days. I wonder if the Full Moon has anything to do with it. Oh well I'll give it a rest for a few days.

flik n dip · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 21, 2010, 12:08 PM »

pulled a few traps this am at a new spot. 4 doz and some pouts, second new spot got one creek chub. going back this afternoon to grab my other traps.

halfhooked · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 21, 2010, 05:56 PM »

Then again, if you did that the DEM probably wouldn't even know Suckers I hooked three that day that size only landed the two while catfishing

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 21, 2010, 06:39 PM »

Are you fishing for 'em comeonow? Gotta do both.

flagup55 · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 21, 2010, 07:46 PM »

How do you guys keep them alive for long periods? I have found my ponds just never have much success keeping them alive. I am guessing a large tank with filtration?

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 22, 2010, 11:34 AM »

Quote from: flagup55 on Nov 21, 2010, 07:46 PM

How do you guys keep them alive for long periods? I have found my ponds just never have much success keeping them alive. I am guessing a large tank with filtration?

flagup55 · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 22, 2010, 01:31 PM »

Think the old lady would kill me if I set up that tank!

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