Turtles in pond

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Another method is the use of drop
lines with the bait protected from fish by
small cans. Any size small can can be used,
but soft drink cans work best. Remove the
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entire top of the can and punch a small hole
in the bottom. Thread the fishing line
through the can with the open end down. Tie
a treble hook on the line and bait it with
pieces of fish or other meat. Drop the hook
into the water and fasten the other end of the
line to a pole, tree or stout root. Adjust the
length of the string so that the hook will be
just below the water surface for catching
slider turtles, or completely submerged for
snapping turtles or soft-shelled turtles. The
can will slip down over the bait and protect
if from fish. Turtles will stick their heads up
into the can and get the bait and the hook.
This method is effective but time
consuming.

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