hardbait Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 does anybody trap eels in freshwater and if so what do you use for bait ? trap in freshwater rivers that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edamarino Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 ive been wondering what to use in salt/brackish water for bait. i was told clams but they dont seem to produce. but i might just have to relocate my traps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 A buddy of mine is a chef and he uses salmon skins. I'm 1 post away from being an Internet sharpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardbait Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 he trap in freshwater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chass510 Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Ive heard horseshoe crabs are great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter840 Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Horseshoe crabs are federally protected. I wouldn't touch them dead or alive, we're talking huge fines.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chass510 Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Quote: Originally Posted by carter840 Horseshoe crabs are federally protected. I wouldn't touch them dead or alive, we're talking huge fines.   geeze, thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsmailG Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 i bet fried chicken would work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDC Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Dog or cat food. punch a hole or two in a can. old timer tought me this. works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edamarino Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Dog or cat food. punch a hole or two in a can. old timer tought me this. works like a charm. Â Didn't even think of it, I use a can of cat food and ocean herring in my lobster traps and didn't Even think to use it my eels traps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltale Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 i bet fried chicken would work  Is that Original or Chrispy? Hammerz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardbait Posted June 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 ANYBODY TRAP IN FRESHWATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltale Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Horseshoe crabs are federally protected. I wouldn't touch them dead or alive, we're talking huge fines. Â If you get a permit from your town you can harvest horseshoe crabs. However, this week the NYDEC closed the fishery down until further notice. This is from the NYDEC site... Â "Updates on Commercial Fisheries for Black Sea Bass and Horseshoe Crab As of May 15, the commercial black sea bass fishery opened with a daily trip limit of 50 pounds. The horseshoe crab fishery trip limit decreased to 100 crabs per day. Effective May 23, the horseshoe crab trip limit will decrease to 30 crabs per day. The horseshoe crab fishery trip limit reductions are set to ensure the 2012 spring quota is not exceeded. Based on current and remaining outstanding harvest reports, the fishery is projected to reach the 75% threshold by May 23. For more information, visit DEC's Commercial Fishing Limits webpage." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradrodz Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 I posted a similar question about a month ago and didn't get a lot of feedback so I just tried a few things out and here's what I found works the best; Chicken livers and dog or cat food, make sure you toss your trap or whatever your using near pylons or shallow rocky water. If that dosen't work go catfishing for some reason I always catch big eels when trying to catch catfish haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadSoundBound Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Harbait, I have trapped them in freshwater, I would catch a sunfish or perch hack it up let the trap soak overnight and get a few eels here and there. But I have had my traps stolen at the only 3 locations near me I know there are eels. Now I just go catch them on rod and reel with worms on bottom at night. I would experiment with anything smelly, old mackerel, leftover scraps from fish maybe wet cat food in a can. If your doing at a pond where people fish at hide your line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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