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5 gallon perch trap #9192990 08/03/13 06:17 PM
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Attempting to make a perch trap out of a 5 gallon bucket. Anyone have any experience with making one of these ?

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Re: 5 gallon perch trap [Re: riverhead] #9193010 08/03/13 06:22 PM
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Read the regulations. "Perch" traps are only legal in saltwater.

Minnow traps can be used in freshwater, may not be longer than 24", throat cannot be larger than 1 inch X 5 inches. Gear tag required and must be redated every ten days.


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Hmmm good info. It never crossed my mind for perch traps to be illegal. Thanks. Ill ne checking on that

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Did i say perch trap. Silly me. 5 gallon minnow trap

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Personally I think the whole regulation is silly. What harm would any size be if the opening was kept at 1" X 5"?


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Re: 5 gallon perch trap [Re: ChuChu1] #9193102 08/03/13 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted By: ChuChu1
Personally I think the whole regulation is silly. What harm would any size be if the opening was kept at 1" X 5"?
That opening on the minnow trap is 1"X3" I do believe!
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.
Gear tag valid for only 10 days must be visibly attached

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Re: 5 gallon perch trap [Re: riverhead] #9193108 08/03/13 07:16 PM
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What should i bait it with, just typical catfish bait?

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Originally Posted By: heycods
Originally Posted By: ChuChu1
Personally I think the whole regulation is silly. What harm would any size be if the opening was kept at 1" X 5"?
That opening on the minnow trap is 1"X3" I do believe


You are correct. With my eyes and the small print in the Outdoor Annual, 5" is pretty close. But it is 3".


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Originally Posted By: riverhead
What should i bait it with, just typical catfish bait?


What are you wanting to catch?


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Well here she is. Ill post later on effectiveness. [img]http://[/img] http://m1362.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/hardhes254/image_zpsedb7d219.jpg.html?o=1&newest=1

Re: 5 gallon perch trap [Re: ChuChu1] #9193134 08/03/13 07:31 PM
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Shad, large minnows. Small perch.

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I use bread.



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can of cat food with holes poked in it works good.

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Thanks fellas. Ill post results later.

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