who's out there trying , and how are you doing , i and kim just started today
lets see your set up
Love those net stretcher’s but I always used pvc.
Posted By: Catch22
Re: turtle trapping - 08/20/22 12:01 AM
Not this year, still have some in the freezer. Get after it!
Posted By: trapperchris
Re: turtle trapping - 08/20/22 01:56 AM
Man I miss setting those nets!!
Posted By: LT GREY
Re: turtle trapping - 08/20/22 02:04 AM
You best get that bait BELOW the water line or risk a raccoon swimming out and ripping your nets to shreds !
That and a turtle can find it far easier.
Did you use fish oil "|
How about 'play the wind ?'
Posted By: eric space
Re: turtle trapping - 08/20/22 07:42 PM
Posted By: trapperchris
Re: turtle trapping - 08/20/22 08:21 PM
Keep those turtle pics coming! I can smell em!!
Same happens with sea turtles in Philippines but they ingest them and screws up egg production.
nothing but little ones today
Posted By: J.Morse
Re: turtle trapping - 08/20/22 11:41 PM
I learned to turtle trap from an old pal of my dads, the guy was from Ohio and came north to work in the automotive plants during the Depression. I haven't even set a turtle trap in maybe 10 years. Might have to limber one up and set it for a week or so. Jeez Roy, based on the photo of bluegills you showed a day or so ago, you have plenty of turtle bait!
Posted By: Catch22
Re: turtle trapping - 08/21/22 12:04 AM
I used to catch them on jugs, bank lines and such. I got interested in trapping them from here and I really enjoy it. I'm not a big time guy, I just catch enough to eat for a spell. I owe my success to Eric Space. He took the time, a lot of time, and shared his knowledge with me. Thanks Eric!!
Also, I got some traps from Beaverfoot and he not only makes great traps but also is great after the sale. Thanks to Dave too!
Posted By: Dstone1992
Re: turtle trapping - 08/21/22 03:29 AM
Those net traps sure are nice. I was taught by grandpa to make traps out of woven wire so the small ones get out. They are bulky but work good.
Posted By: Jiggamitch
Re: turtle trapping - 08/21/22 05:33 AM
Looks cool, and I've never tried turtle meat. I've heard it's good. I did get asked to trap titles by one of my beaver clients.
Posted By: Wolfdog91
Re: turtle trapping - 08/21/22 05:56 AM
well got a keeper today 16 inches
looks like we will have turtle chowder for our trappers meeting Thursdays afternoon