How wide should the opening entry to the Baitfish Traps be for baitfish to enter the traps?
A. Our live bait fish traps are generally preset to 5/8″ to 3/4″ for the average size bait fish. You want the opening to be small as possible with them literally having to squeeze in just a little. You’d be surprised what bait fish will squeeze into being that this is what they are use to. The bait fish traps entries are designed for them to go one direction then when trying to get back out the wire points are now facing them, making it difficult to see as well as escape. For larger bait fish that the width of their bodies is larger than 3/4 inch, you would simply need to bend the wire wider to the thickness of the bait fish you’re after. The best way recommended to make the opening larger, is to place both hands inside entry and spread opening to a slight oval position. This leaves the wire prongs angled in properly but still giving it the opening needed for bait fish to enter. For most large bait fish trapping, a very slight bend making the opening to a 1″ to 1-1/4″ should be more th
