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Old 07-05-2008, 02:45 PM
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well since fishing is terrible arround here as of late i started a new kind of fishing. or trapping more or less we started catching the good ole crawdads. if you dont allready do this its kind of fun you should check it out
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Old 07-11-2008, 12:52 PM
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I have visited a few internet sites..............

Not sure where to start.....
What kind of trap do you use.....
Where do you get your bait......
Do you "fish" for them in rivers or lakes....
Do you eat the right away...or if not what is the best way to keep them alive until you are ready to cook them
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:54 AM
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i built my own cylinder traps.

I have been throwing them at a local pond

I do not eat them right away i freeze them in fresh clean water

i get my bait where ever chicken liver is good as is cans of cat food with any fish flavor to it
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Old 07-14-2008, 06:24 PM
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We used to seine creeks for them and then let set in a tube of fresh water for 24 hours so they could clean there self out. Then boil and enjoy.
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Old 07-14-2008, 06:28 PM
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Hay...Thanks for the info.........
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:28 PM
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Here is a website with some info.
Tips & Tricks In Catching Crawfish In A Crawfish Trap or Crayfish Trap - Best Crawfish Trap / Crayfish Trap Worldwide.
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Old 07-15-2008, 02:21 PM
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Crappieken....THANKS........great website
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Old 07-17-2008, 04:00 AM
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yeah i read his tutorial but to be honest its mostly about buying his product. I do use both chicken liver and cat food and have had great luck with both. and i dont use a bate box but have the stuff to construct some just never got arround to it . if you would like email me and i can get some plans for you and show you how i built mine and how i would and might do it differently next time arround.
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Old 07-17-2008, 08:34 AM
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post some pics of trap and some of your catch
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Old 07-17-2008, 09:47 AM
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i wish i could get a bunch of live ones to stock a few private ponds with..hard to find em up here
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