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Built a bait fish trap...What is a good size of bream to keep??? #7414152 04/15/12 03:42 AM
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I built a bait fish trap and tested it out today. Threw it out mid morning and by mid afternon I had 4 bream caught. I have tried gold fish several times and I have not had any luck with them so I decide to give a bait fish trap a try. A little stale bread is a lot cheap that gold fish...LOL...Anyway I was wondering what is the best size of bream to keep and use as bait. Also what is the best way to hook them? I assume for the large breams it would be best to cut them up. Any particular way to hook cut bait? I would be interested in everyones thoughts and opinions! Fish on my commrades!!!


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Re: Built a bait fish trap...What is a good size of bream to keep??? [Re: add147] #7414228 04/15/12 04:15 AM
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If you are fishing for Opp (Flatheads) then I wouldn't cut them no matter how big they are. wink

Just hook them through the upper rear part of the back (not through the spine) so they can swim.

If you use them or any other fish (Carp, Buffalo, Shad etc.) as cut bait then just hook them about 1/3 down the cut and let it hang.

Big fish will eat big baits. grin

Chicken hearts are also good to use and they are relatively cheap.

Good luck and fish on!

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Re: Built a bait fish trap...What is a good size of bream to keep??? [Re: add147] #7414400 04/15/12 06:21 AM
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I would keep any size just nothing under 2in. Throw them out in all ways cut thread on and live threw the tail. Good luck!


Re: Built a bait fish trap...What is a good size of bream to keep??? [Re: add147] #7416593 04/16/12 01:03 AM
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Be carefull about a perch trap in fresh water. This is from TPWD
Minnow Trap:
May be used to take NONGAME fish only.
Trap may not exceed 24 inches in length. The throat may not exceed 1 inch by 3 inches.

Perch Traps:
For use in SALT WATER only.
May be used to take NONGAME fish only.



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Re: Built a bait fish trap...What is a good size of bream to keep??? [Re: add147] #7416827 04/16/12 02:03 AM
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I wouldn't be afraid to use any bait up to a pound for flatheads


Re: Built a bait fish trap...What is a good size of bream to keep??? [Re: add147] #7416956 04/16/12 02:33 AM
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the perch traps for saltwater use only is a diffrent type of perch..... but there are measurements you gotta go by and not be over those if checked by a game warden.


Re: Built a bait fish trap...What is a good size of bream to keep??? [Re: add147] #7417528 04/16/12 10:01 AM
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You cannot put a perch trap in public waters... You can put one in private waters and catch all the perch and bullheads you want and still fish with them.. That is what I get from the rulebook.



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Re: Built a bait fish trap...What is a good size of bream to keep??? [Re: add147] #7432307 04/19/12 03:21 PM
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I email TPWD on using a wire bait fish device and I also called them in Austin and they stated as long as it is no larger than 24 inches in length and the openings are not larger that 1 X 3 inches it is indeed legal to use on lakes.


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Originally Posted By: add147
I email TPWD on using a wire bait fish device and I also called them in Austin and they stated as long as it is no larger than 24 inches in length and the openings are not larger that 1 X 3 inches it is indeed legal to use on lakes.


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I dont know why people always get thier panties in a wad over this issue!! They are legal in public waters as long as they meet the size requirements set by the TPWD.I also e mailed them and called to be sure...here is mine


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Re: Built a bait fish trap...What is a good size of bream to keep??? [Re: add147] #7433368 04/19/12 07:06 PM
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Yeap...That is exactly like mine! Stale bread is a lot cheaper than gold fish and the bait fish is mush better to boot!!!! Fish on my commrades!!!!!


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