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Test trawl for catching bait info
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:07 pm
I was thinking about trying to find a test trawl to pull behind the boat to catch my own live bait. Have several questions...
Are their any restrictions about when and where they can be used like with shrimping season or is a permit required?
Where could I find one and what should I expect to pay for it?
It's it a PITA or not bad?
Thanks in advance
Are their any restrictions about when and where they can be used like with shrimping season or is a permit required?
Where could I find one and what should I expect to pay for it?
It's it a PITA or not bad?
Thanks in advance
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Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:11 pm to MallardMaster
It can be a good time. You do need a permit and it has to be in season. You can find info on seasons on the wildlife and fisheries website. In the future post this stuff on the outdoor board and you will get more help.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:17 pm to weisertiger
Check out Louisianasportsman. Should be able to get a 16 footer for under 300.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:19 pm to MallardMaster
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It's it a PITA or not bad?
It's a huge PITA. When I was a younger man and would go to the camp for 4-5 days it was fun, but with only a couple days at a time now it just isn't worth it.
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Are their any restrictions about when and where they can be used like with shrimping season or is a permit required?
I think you can only drag where shrimp season is open unless you have a bait permit. But I am likely wrong.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:19 pm to GRIZZ
i thought you didn't need a license for a 16' and below......
Of course I'm going off 30 year old memories.
Of course I'm going off 30 year old memories.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:21 pm to MallardMaster
Used to pull one sometimes behind dads Bay Champ. I thought it was kind of a pain in the arse, especially when you're paranoid about keeping the boat relatively clean and worried about banging things against the fiberglass.
Plus, bait's not that expensive.
Plus, bait's not that expensive.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:22 pm to Artie Rome
Article from a couple years ago.
"You need the $25 recreational trawling license."
According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries regulations, recreational trawlers also must have a basic and saltwater fishing license along with the recreational trawling license.
"And you’ve got to follow the trawling season. It usually starts somewhere in the beginning to middle of May, closes most of July and opens again from the middle of August to December."
"You need the $25 recreational trawling license."
According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries regulations, recreational trawlers also must have a basic and saltwater fishing license along with the recreational trawling license.
"And you’ve got to follow the trawling season. It usually starts somewhere in the beginning to middle of May, closes most of July and opens again from the middle of August to December."
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:28 pm to Artie Rome
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Plus, bait's not that expensive.
you serious clark?!?!?! I dont think hes talking about crickets here
I have a 10' that i bought from heberts in Houma. Think it was around $250. You see them for sale on lasportsman from time to time.
They can be a mess if you pull them inland, on the coast really not that bad. If you have a beauty queen boat you want to keep pristine than its not going to be your thing. If you have a boat that you bought to fish than I highly recommend, I fish dularge and unless Tracie Macy is in the Boca we dont have a way to get live bait so making 2-3 pulls can usually catch enough croakers and/or skrimps to fish. Alot of times I hit the rigs first thing to hit the early bite and then run to the coast and make a couple pulls to fish the rest of the day.
ETA: Artie is correct you need to have trawl license and are only supposed to pull during trawling season
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:33 pm to MallardMaster
Its real fun the first 50-100 drags. Also, sometimes no one has bait or you have to get there at 4 am to wait in line for bait. A cast net is a good second option. I wouldn't waste time with anything smaller than a 6'.
As far as laws, Im sure there are many. LA wildlife and fisheries would be where Id start, for those answers. Sometimes you can get lucky and call them for answers, instead of navigating their site.
As far as laws, Im sure there are many. LA wildlife and fisheries would be where Id start, for those answers. Sometimes you can get lucky and call them for answers, instead of navigating their site.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:51 pm to Tbooux
Considering the time it takes to take out the trawl, make some pulls and put it up... No, bait is not that expensive.
Once you pay for a boat, fuel, beer etc...another $20/person isn't much. If it means that I get to sleep a little more or fish a little earlier, that time is more important to me than those few dollars.
Once you pay for a boat, fuel, beer etc...another $20/person isn't much. If it means that I get to sleep a little more or fish a little earlier, that time is more important to me than those few dollars.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:57 pm to DownSouthDave
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Once you pay for a boat, fuel, beer etc...another $20/person isn't much. If it means that I get to sleep a little more or fish a little earlier, that time is more important to me than those few dollars.
And, like others said, it's a huge PITA. We used to pull one behind my dad's boat. To keep the shrimp and croakers worth a damn, you can't pull long, so you spend the majority of your time sweating your arse off pulling in the boards and trawl.
This doesn't even deal with the mess it makes or finding a place to store the damn thing.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 3:58 pm to Tbooux
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If you have a beauty queen boat you want to keep pristine than its not going to be your thing. If you have a boat that you bought to fish than I highly recommend
So, you have a junker and envy people who take care of their boats?
Posted on 7/9/15 at 4:09 pm to Galactic Inquisitor
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So, you have a junker and envy people who take care of their boats?
Not at all, just one that I don't mind getting dirty and my day wont be ruined if I get a scratch on her
I see yalls point on time spent on water, I guess I'm biased since bait isn't available to me. If I were able to buy croakers at the landing then I would probably think differently about pulling trawl.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 4:18 pm to DownSouthDave
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Once you pay for a boat, fuel, beer etc...another $20/person isn't much. If it means that I get to sleep a little more or fish a little earlier, that time is more important to me than those few dollars.
Some people find it fun and like getting up early.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 4:24 pm to Sparkplug#1
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Some people find it fun and like getting up early.
I like to be fishing at first light. Not dicking around with a trawl.
When I was a kid you had to do it if you wanted good bait. Now I don't.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 4:47 pm to Sparkplug#1
That may be.
But if I'm catching crabs at 3 in the morning; it's going to be in a bed, not in a boat.
But if I'm catching crabs at 3 in the morning; it's going to be in a bed, not in a boat.
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 7/9/15 at 5:04 pm to DownSouthDave
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But if I'm catching crabs at 3 in the mkrning; it's going to be in a bed, not in a boat.
I used to enjoy catching bait. Besides, having some skrimks to boil was nice as well. It was never about the money, even though I was broke as shite back then.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 5:31 pm to Sparkplug#1
Biggest thing is for when it's not available. Seems like certain areas it is hard to find live bait. I normally fish Cocodrie and grand isle and can get bait fairly easy there with the marinas and the Tracy Macy. Want to start fishing Venice area some more as my friend recently set up a camp and we have a free place to stay but I have heard getting live bait is a PITA there especially croakers which I love to fish at beaches and shallow rigs.
Perhaps someone has an in on some good live bait in the area?
Perhaps someone has an in on some good live bait in the area?
Posted on 7/9/15 at 7:53 pm to MallardMaster
I think the worst is finding a place to store the damn thing. Like others have said, is rather just pay.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 8:09 pm to MallardMaster
If you stick with a small try net, 9 to 10 ft, it's not bad. We had one on the bay shrimper I worked on that would go in a medium size suit case, boards and all. You can use light weight ropes, like 3/8" braided poly, and you will be fine. Drape a canvas tarp on the gunnel to hold down on the mess and just wrap the whole thing up in the tarp when you're done. Don't expect big hauls, but if you drop it in the right cut you can get enough croaker and shrimp to keep you fishing for a while. I prefer fishing with artificials but for those times when they want bait it could come in handy.
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