How Do You Fish With Hoop Nets?
Various forms of hoop nets have been used for centuries to trap fish, crustaceans, turtles and other aquatic species. A hoop net consists of a series of hoops covered by a cylinder of netting. One end of the cylinder is left open while the other end is closed, usually with a drawstring. A cone-shaped net similar to a basketball net is fitted inside one or more of the hoops. Fish can freely swim into the larger side of this internal net, but cannot swim back out. Add an identification tag to each trap in accordance with local law. Every state has a ban or strict regulations regarding the use of nets for fishing. The regulations may restrict such things as placement, construction, timing, eligibility and target species. Find a legal spot to place your net. Get the property owner’s permission if you will be placing your net from the bank. Hoop nets are designed to be used in bodies of water where the fish have predictable migration patterns, such as swimming upstream in a river. Place bai
