How to catch turtles?

Soft-shelled turtle is a kind of reptile, belonging to Trionychus, also known as grouper, water fish, turtle and so on. They are widely distributed in all parts of China. Turtles are omnivorous animals, feeding on aquatic insects, benthic mollusks, small fish, animal carcasses, tender leaves and fruits of plants. Here are some effective ways to catch turtles:

First of all, species discussion

Turtle, also known as grouper, water fish, turtle and so on. Reptiles, chordates, reptiles, turtles and turtles belonging to the animal kingdom. In China, * * * has 5 genera and 6 species. The common species are Trionyx sinensis, Eriocheir sinensis and Eriocheir sinensis.

It should be noted that turtles are listed as national second-class protected animals, which are limited to wild populations. Catfish and turtles are national first-class protected animals. According to relevant laws and regulations, it is illegal to kill and sell these protected turtles without permission.

We should respect and protect wild animals, abide by relevant laws and regulations, and not illegally fish, sell or destroy wild animals to protect the ecological environment and species diversity.

Second, living habits.

Turtle is an amphibian. They breathe with their lungs and exchange gas through their nostrils. In water, turtles need to surface regularly to breathe air. When the water temperature is lower than 15℃, they will dive into the mud to hibernate. At this time, they will use the gill tissue of the throat and other auxiliary respiratory organs to breathe.

2. Turtles are omnivores. They feed on all kinds of food. Young turtles mainly eat aquatic insects and crustaceans, while adult turtles mainly eat aquatic insects, snails, shellfish and animal carcasses (because they can't catch live fish). In addition, they also eat vegetables, fruits, miscellaneous grains and other plant foods.

3. Trionyx sinensis is a temperature-changing animal, and its life activities are closely related to the environmental temperature. The optimum water temperature range for soft-shelled turtle is 25 ~ 30℃. When the water temperature is lower than 15℃, they will stop eating, go into hibernation and dive into the mud for the winter. In the next year, when the water temperature rises to 65438 05℃, they will gradually resume feeding and activities.

These characteristics reflect the adaptability and living habits of soft-shelled turtles, and understanding their biological characteristics is helpful to better understand and capture soft-shelled turtles.

Third, fishing tackle collocation

1, fish hook: It is recommended to use a special nail hook or turtle needle when fishing turtles. Although the nail hook is not easy to unhook, it is more troublesome to take the hook; The turtle needle is easy to take the hook, but it has a certain decoupling probability. According to personal experience and preferences, choose the hook that suits you.

2. Fishing line: When fishing turtles, it is recommended to use a strong horse line instead of a nylon line. This is because the turtle's beak is hard and strong, and it is easy to bite off nylon wires. Usually, the line number of 1.0 ~ 2.0 is selected for application.

3, fishing rod: turtle fishing is not demanding on fishing rod, just find a strong and elastic bamboo rod. In addition, you can also choose a solid fiberglass rod. If you fish turtles by inserting lines, you don't need to use fishing rods.

The above are the commonly used fishing tackle suggestions for turtle fishing. Choosing the right fishing tackle can improve the effect and fun of fishing. Remember to abide by relevant laws, regulations and protective measures when fishing, respect the natural environment and care for wild animals.

Fourthly, bait selection.

1. Livestock viscera: One of the commonly used baits for turtle fishing is livestock viscera, such as pig liver, chicken liver, duck intestines and chicken intestines. These internal organs have a strong fishy smell, and the smell is quickly distributed, which is very attractive to turtles.

2. Misgurnus anguillicaudatus: Another common bait is Misgurnus anguillicaudatus. Remove the head and tail of the loach, then mix it evenly with sesame oil, kaempferol powder and other spices, and finally pierce the fishing needle from the middle of the loach until the needle completely sinks into the abdomen of the loach. In addition to loach, you can also use small fish such as white striped fish and wheat ear fish as bait.

3. Earthworms: Earthworms are also one of the commonly used baits for turtle fishing. In fact, earthworms are called "universal bait", but when fishing turtles, it is recommended to choose big black earthworms. Compared with the red earthworm, the big black earthworm has stronger smell and richer meat, and is more suitable for turtle fishing.

The above are commonly used bait suggestions for turtle fishing. Choosing suitable bait can increase the effectiveness and success rate of fishing. Remember to abide by relevant laws, regulations and protective measures when fishing, respect the natural environment and care for wild animals.

Five, commonly used fishing methods

1, hand fishing: hand fishing is a way to catch crucian carp and turtle at the same time. When fishing crucian carp, sometimes turtles will appear near the fishing point of crucian carp to feed. In fact, it is also very common to catch turtles with ordinary hooks. However, in the process of fishing, once a turtle is found, the rod should be closed immediately.

2. Sea pole fishing: This method is suitable for long-distance fishing. Throw the bait far away, wait a while, and then slowly close the line. When you feel an increase in resistance, similar to the feeling of "taking the bait", you should stop taking up the line, and when the turtle swallows the bait, it will have an obvious feeling of pulling. At this point, to quickly lift the pole and take up the line, first pull the turtle out of the water.

3. Shake fishing: This method uses bamboo or wicker as fishing rod. Sharpen the thick ends of bamboo or wicker, and then tie bells and fishing lines to the thin ends. The fishing line can choose a large PE braided line with a length of about 1.5 to 2.0 meters, and tie a hook on the fishing line. Hang the bait on the hook and throw it into the water, then put the fishing rod on the shore and wait for the turtle to bite.

The above are several common turtle fishing methods. Choosing the right fishing method can improve the fishing effect and success rate.