re: what is the best way to catch snapping turtles

I cleaned them almost exactly like the thread you posted. Your post was very helpful. Only thing I didn't do is remove the breast plate, but my two didn't have enough shell meat to even worry about.

I read that the turtles are bottom feeders, so I always sink the bait.
I caught another Sat. and am keeping him alive until I get a second one. I'll more pics later today.

ETA: I also spared the bullet and dropped them in the boil alive. They splashed longer than I thought they would in a rolling boil.


Sauce piquant (from two pictured earlier):