Catching a turtle on a fishing line is a unique experience that many anglers enjoy. While some turtles will grab onto baits and lures, others are more difficult to catch.
The best way to catch a turtle on a fishing line is to use a method called “turtle trapping”. It involves setting up an area where the turtles can hide, such as in rocks or logs, and then baiting it with something they like to eat, such as earthworms or fish parts. Once the turtle is in the trap, you can then pull it out with your fishing line.
When setting up the trap, it’s important to make sure that there are no sharp edges or objects that could harm the turtle. It’s also important to make sure there is enough room for the turtle to move around and turn around inside of the trap area.
Once everything is set up correctly, you’ll want to bait the area with something that turtles like. Earthworms are usually an excellent choice as they can be found in most ponds and lakes.
Pulling Out the Turtle
Once you have baited the area and the turtle has taken up residence inside of your trap, you will need to pull it out with your fishing line. You should attach one end of your fishing line to a sturdy stick or pole and leave enough slack so that you can reach into your trap without disturbing the turtle too much. Once you have secured your end of the line, slowly back away from your trap while keeping an eye on any movements coming from inside.
Once you have given enough slack for yourself and for the turtle, slowly start pulling on your end of the line until you feel resistance from within your trap. At this point, do not tug too hard as this could injure or scare off your Target!
Gently pull until you can see movement from within your trap (such as a head poking out). Finally, pull slow and steady until you have pulled out your new reptilian friend!
Conclusion
Catching turtles on a fishing line is an enjoyable experience for many anglers all over North America. By setting up an appropriate “turtle trapping” station with bait such as earthworms or fish parts, anglers can increase their chances of snagging one of these unique creatures. Pulling out turtles safely requires patience and skill; however, once mastered it can be quite rewarding!
