A quick sketch.
Culling fish with the least amount of stress is exactly what I need to do. I pull the trap up to shore, see what's inside. If the catch isn't big enough pull the trap back out. If the catch is acceptable, push the trap back in the water (covering fish with water). The trap now becomes a big netted live well. When I'm ready, pull it up on level ground and tip into a bucket or tub filled with water. I will sort, measure, weigh and such from the tub.
I am planning on leaving the anchor and rope in one location on each of my ponds. With the anchor and ropes placed no boat will be needed for the trapping season.
