Fun times indeed, good information on the rope a dope method, I will have to try a similar method for my CC. Can't catch one with conventional methods.

Caught a nice 9" BG in a Z trap while surveying a neighbors pond.

Trap was left in less than 2 hours. I don't like what I see in regards to the damage the trap does. Any suggestions for a trap that is less harmful would be appreciated.
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2 Acre, Completed July 2022, CC,BG, Sept. 2022, LMB June 2023, GSF, YBH invasion in 2022. BG, CNBG, RES, 2025, TP seasonal.