Fish trap

[smoothdog]

The other thing to consider is how to "œinject" the food to entice the target.


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My personal experience has been that the traps with some kind of food port are just a gimmick and a pain to actually use. Squirting food in the trap with a baster generally works best. But we could always drill a small hole in the top and attach a tube easily enough.

Entrance hole on 8", 10" and 12" is 4". Have to go to a 14" to get a bigger entrance hole. Just something to keep in mind if you want the 10" for larger fish.

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Good info. Thoughts on using a band saw (you've got one of those don't you ) to cut a larger hole in a 10" globe?

FYI we've got the go ahead for a few for the club.

 

[mkart]

My personal experience has been that the traps with some kind of food port are just a gimmick and a pain to actually use. Squirting food in the trap with a baster generally works best. But we could always drill a small hole in the top and attach a tube easily enough.







Good info. Thoughts on using a band saw (you've got one of those don't you ) to cut a larger hole in a 10" globe?



FYI we've got the go ahead for a few for the club.

I'll have to see if I have a fine tooth blade for my 24" bandsaw. I had some for my 18" saw but I loaned it to a buddy a few years ago. We can make it work with some ingenuity I am sure. Always have the table saw if we support the cut.


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[clevername]

This is a gold mine. I dont want to be that person that says "make me one" but.....

Let me know if anyone needs ANYTHING. Sounds like you guys have it undercontrol but if you need tools/advice...ect let me know.
Id love to buy a proper fish trap. I just cant justify 60$ - 100$ for the ones online.

 

[TanksDad13]

This is a gold mine. I dont want to be that person that says "make me one" but.....

Let me know if anyone needs ANYTHING. Sounds like you guys have it undercontrol but if you need tools/advice...ect let me know.
Id love to buy a proper fish trap. I just cant justify 60$ - 100$ for the ones online.

Since the club is paying for some, there will be some available with the HELP program.


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[smoothdog]

I have some of the epoxy coated magnets arriving tomorrow. I was getting them for another project so added extra so we can see if they'll work for the traps. Matt, do you want me to order the globes, or did you want to get them and we can reimburse you?

 

[smoothdog]

This would probably work better than cutting down a big globe. Cheaper too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EE5ZTUS/ref=psdc_2975468011_t2_B005DGHH66

 

[mkart]

I can order them. I am doing a 6" and 8" for me, club gets a 6",8" and 10". I think you wanted a 6" and 8" but have to scroll the thread. Mike are you going to borrow one or want your own?

Also just a note for others reading this thread - I am happy to open up my home and shop to make these or anything else as a group. I enjoy designing and creating things for my hobbies and the fun of getting together to do it. I specifically don't just make extras for people who don't come to participate with the group. I get too many requests to make things for people so I have a personal rule that if you want my help making something you have to participate. Sometimes that only requires holding my beer. I have invested a lot into my shop and can make about anything I can think of. Happy to share and never expect more than you to pay for your supplies and investment of time as well.


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[smoothdog]

club gets a 6",8" and 10". I think you wanted a 6" and 8"

This is correct. Thanks!

So we just need to decide what foam to use for the float. I can take a look at the big box to see what kind of foam backer rod they have this weekend. I think we'll need something that can be split down one side to attach to the rim of the 10" globe we'll be cutting down. Also, I can 3D print some holders for the outside magnet to make it easier to grip for removal from the glass.

 

[smoothdog]

Happened to be at Lowe's tonight so looked at the backer rod. It might work, but seemed a little small (at least what they stocked) so might need to be doubled up. Down side is it said "not for continuous wet, or marine use", so I think it's a no go anyway. I've got a couple other options I'm looking into.

 

[TanksDad13]

Happened to be at Lowe's tonight so looked at the backer rod. It might work, but seemed a little small (at least what they stocked) so might need to be doubled up. Down side is it said "not for continuous wet, or marine use", so I think it's a no go anyway. I've got a couple other options I'm looking into.

That's why I was looking online, I think we need at least 1" and I haven't seen that diameter at the big boxes...


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[mkart]

I have 1/2" foam sheet we could cut and stack to make our own floats. The blue stuff you line a house with under the siding.

Also, I am pretty sure the original picture posted is using a camera wrist float. Those are as cheap as $5 each but we can come up with something cheaper.




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[smoothdog]

Refrigeration line insulation tube looks promising too. Another option would be to squirt some pond foam around the ring.

 

[smoothdog]

I have 1/2" foam sheet we could cut and stack to make our own floats. The blue stuff you line a house with under the siding.

Also, I am pretty sure the original picture posted is using a camera wrist float. Those are as cheap as $5 each but we can come up with something cheaper.

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Found the camera straps on amazon in a 3 pack for $10. https://www.amazon.com/SmaAcc-Water...er-Universal/dp/B00PF9PP5Q?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_7

 

[TanksDad13]

Found the camera straps on amazon in a 3 pack for $10. https://www.amazon.com/SmaAcc-Water...er-Universal/dp/B00PF9PP5Q?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_7

OK, so with camera strap.... what are we looking at cost wise?


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[mkart]

Doesn’t have the rim but we could get this locally to experiment with for $4

https://www.michaels.com/6in-bubble...vgBRZ_A4GqqEAl65uEWli-k_dzVif3vRoCICMQAvD_BwE

 

[mkart]

Doesn't have the rim but we could get this locally to experiment with for $4

https://www.michaels.com/6in-bubble...vgBRZ_A4GqqEAl65uEWli-k_dzVif3vRoCICMQAvD_BwE

With what we found so far I think we will be around $15 for the small and go up from there. Hard to guess the magnet strength needed until we experiment. I'll order the 6" and 8" tomorrow unless we want to try the Michaels bowl. No rim so the time investment may go way up to have a working product that will last.

 

[TanksDad13]

With what we found so far I think we will be around $15 for the small and go up from there. Hard to guess the magnet strength needed until we experiment. I'll order the 6" and 8" tomorrow unless we want to try the Michaels bowl. No rim so the time investment may go way up to have a working product that will last.

Ok, [MENTION=113634]smoothdog[/MENTION] if you guys want a hand experimenting let me know...


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[smoothdog]

You guys want me to order the 3 pack of camera straps to see how well they work, or do you want to go with one of the alternatives? I can always use one for my waterproof camera of they don't work out.

 

[TanksDad13]

You guys want me to order the 3 pack of camera straps to see how well they work, or do you want to go with one of the alternatives? I can always use one for my waterproof camera of they don't work out.

I would, I could use one too if they don't work.


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[mkart]

Agreed

TanksDad, did you want a 6" or plan to borrow the clubs?


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