Fish trap tutorial (heavy pics)

[Biddlesby]

I will be, when I get the chance over the weekends .

 

[torjusg]

I am making one, using different materials though. Bird Cherry is excellent for hoops. I'm using willow for the other parts, including the binding.

All stone tools for me. Found that working the hoops almost finished while green was advantageous. The advantage is probably smaller if you use metal tools.

Thank you for the idea! :You_Rock_

 

[torjusg]

Here is my trap, I've started on the lashing (with willow bark). Mine may not be any larger in diameter, but is probably a little longer. Please excuse the mess... :

 

[jon r]

Wow! great to see that i inspired someone!! keep us up to date with the progress! Cant wait to see it finished with fish inside!

 

[jon r]

Did you ever finish that fish trap Torjusg? Would be great to see it!

 

[Aragorn]

excellent post jon, pity you posted it first, i am sure it would have been worthy of a page in the next mag.

 

[demographic]

I know this is an old thread but is there any chance of putting the pictures back up?
Also does anyone know the legalities of using fish traps in the UK? Coastal? Crayfish?
I am interested seeing the pictures even if I am not allowed to use the traps.

Regards Scott.

 

[jon r]

Hi there!

I may try and get the pics working again on this thread but for now you can visit my website where the article has full pics...

Article: http://www.jonsbushcraft.com/crafting a fish trap.htm

Website home: www.jonsbushcraft.com

 

[demographic]

Hi there!

I may try and get the pics working again on this thread but for now you can visit my website where the article has full pics...

Article: http://www.jonsbushcraft.com/crafting a fish trap.htm

Website home: www.jonsbushcraft.com

Ahhhhhh, I already had that site saved in my favorites and didn't make the connection between the Jon who built it and you I feel a bit stupid now, D'Oh.

Great site (thats why I had it in my favorites in the first place) and very informative, thanks.

Regards Scott.

 

[Nagual]

Hi there!

I may try and get the pics working again on this thread but for now you can visit my website where the article has full pics...

Article: http://www.jonsbushcraft.com/crafting a fish trap.htm

Website home: www.jonsbushcraft.com

Great site Jon, wonderful tutorials there.


Cheers, Nag.

 

[mick miller]

Whilst I have nothing but admiration for the skills needed to create these traps I feel I should point out that the use of them in the UK without a licence from the EA is almost certainly illegal and likely to attract a fine should the owner be caught.

 

[demographic]

Whilst I have nothing but admiration for the skills needed to create these traps I feel I should point out that the use of them in the UK without a licence from the EA is almost certainly illegal and likely to attract a fine should the owner be caught.

All good information, thanks.

 

[jon r]

Just a quick update... Some of you maybe pleased to find that i've got the pics working on this thread again...

 

[fishy1]

In the sea, it would be fine without licenses or anything, it's just like a lobster pot. Selling the catch or using lots would need other licenses maybe. Inland I think it would be difficult to get permission, unless you live where crayfish are. In england, you might need a rod license but I'm not sure about that as it is different in scotland.