DIY fish trap!

[Gearhead]

I have a fish trap designed and I plan to build after I get your oppinions and suggestions. Its 6"T x 12"D x 18"W. I also thought about making one twice the size for small catfish, sturgeon and other bottom dwellers. What would I use to frame it with, 1/2" pvc, 1/4" steel rods?

 

[Matt724]

looks good, but makesure you make a door at the top so you can take the fish out once you get them.

 

[Gearhead]

Yeah I have one on there, its just not visible at that angle.

 

[nes999]

id use pvc so u can undo connections and put it away in a relitivly small space and u dont have to worry about rust

 

[tamzor]

i think the pvc will hold the air in then causing it to float

 

[Gearhead]

i think the pvc will hold the air in then causing it to float

Thats what I thought, but I can drill holes along the pvc so it will sink.

 

[Midknightskie]

You should make it a cylinder then you could use plastic netting from lowes or something find one that is stiff but you can strech and create a cone funnel at the end of the funnel attach elastic this way the fish won't bang or scratch it's self up when trying to squeez in.