buck77
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Post by buck77 on Jul 17, 2012 0:21:13 GMT -6
Can you use catfish as bait? If so what kind?
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Post by 330conni330 on Jul 17, 2012 0:44:53 GMT -6
If for fishing I use bullheads. For flat head catfish  |
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buck77
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Post by buck77 on Jul 17, 2012 0:47:26 GMT -6
Oh,sorry forgot to mention tht the bait would be trapping bait.
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Post by tylercraiglow on Jul 17, 2012 2:14:26 GMT -6
Post your location in your profile. Game fish can't be used for bait in MO.
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getrdonej
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Post by getrdonej on Jul 17, 2012 9:49:54 GMT -6
true game fish cant be used!. but the conservation agent in my area told me that bullhead can be use as BAIT to catch flatheads. so there for you should be able to use them for trapping too. but i would get a hold of your agent in your area and make sure before you use them!!!!.
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Post by tylercraiglow on Jul 17, 2012 12:08:08 GMT -6
Bullheads are non game fish. Same as bluegill, which a lot of us use on the trapline.
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Post by bigbob on Jul 17, 2012 17:15:37 GMT -6
Bullheads can be good eating, don't waste any edible parts, but you can use the scraps for sure.
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Post by krank on Jul 17, 2012 18:04:07 GMT -6
Missouri says no game fish for fishing bait. Its not in the trapping section.
I got an old 1920 book on catfishing. Learned a heck of a good trick for using bullhead for bait. CUT THE HORNS OFF THE BULLHEAD> Take some dikes and clip them off. That big old flathead can really swaller that down further assuring a good hook set.
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Post by southernstyle88 on Jul 17, 2012 18:26:50 GMT -6
Missouri says no game fish for fishing bait. Its not in the trapping section. I got an old 1920 book on catfishing. Learned a heck of a good trick for using bullhead for bait. CUT THE HORNS OFF THE BULLHEAD> Take some dikes and clip them off. That big old flathead can really swaller that down further assuring a good hook set. whenever we used them, we always cut off all the spiny fins, worked good for us.. only advantage i've ever found with them dang thangs is they are hard to kill.. other than that we've never had any major luck.. i'll stick to sunfish.. |
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Post by tylercraiglow on Jul 17, 2012 21:13:40 GMT -6
Krank, are you implying that trappers can use a trout, a bass, or any other game fish for trapping bait?
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Post by krank on Jul 17, 2012 21:26:17 GMT -6
Yes, from what I can tell, the rule of no game fish is in the fishing code as it pertains to fishing. Rightfully so too.
I think it would be assinine for a CA to write you up in DEC for using a gamefish head for bait.
Now, with that said, I invite somebody to ask the next CA they see for a clarification.
meanwhile, I use bluegill and shad for whole bait and anything that swims goes in the fishoil jug.
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buck77
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Post by buck77 on Jul 17, 2012 22:51:45 GMT -6
How do I post my location in my profile?
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Post by tylercraiglow on Jul 17, 2012 23:46:53 GMT -6
Click profile near the top of the page, click modify profile, fill in the box next to location.
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Post by tylercraiglow on Jul 18, 2012 0:00:59 GMT -6
Krank, I agree and will contact the local warden in the morning. This is a good example of needing a closer relationship with our local wardens, especially for new trappers.
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Post by krank on Jul 18, 2012 6:28:14 GMT -6
I think the trapping code should spell out what is allowable for bait.
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buck77
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Post by buck77 on Jul 18, 2012 9:59:22 GMT -6
Ok, I got it up now. Sorry for tht dumb question.
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Post by tylercraiglow on Jul 18, 2012 10:22:04 GMT -6
See how location is important? Youre in TN, our rules mean squat to you.
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Post by southernstyle88 on Jul 18, 2012 15:43:36 GMT -6
How do I post my location in my profile? hey at least you made an attempt, seems to be alot of people on here refusing to post up a location.. better to ask then get banned, btw welcome to the site |
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