How to Bait a Crawfish Trap
- 1). Anchor the crawfish trap using metal spikes -- either about 2 feet past the edge of the water or in the ground just off the water's edge.
- 2). Place the bait -- approximately 1/4 to 1/3 lb. of bait per trap -- in the center of the trap. If using canned pet food, poke several holes in the sides of the can so that the food slowly seeps out. Cut any fish bait in half so the blood runs into the water or groundwater.
- 3). Check and replace the bait every two days during cold water months and every day during warmer water months. Discard of the unused bait.
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