No real study on mortality but I have (3) different traps that I've used so far.
Second trap is a cloth cylinder that has collapsible cylinders on both ends. So far it has allowed extra large craws and up to 6" BG/TP into the trap. Overall, I like it and haven't noticed any damage to the fish in a few short and overnight soaks.
Third trap is a coated metal mesh trap with a larger opening to allow crawfish to get in. I've seen small fish and small/medium craws use the trap with no damage to them in short and overnight soaks.
Curious....is your trap coated or bare metal?
Bare metal, picture attached. There were very sharp edges on the 4 openings where the red circles are. I cut off the sharp edges but still see the damage. IMHO it works very good with or without bait. Was originally purchased to thin out the YBH but only caught 3.
Glad to hear the coating seems to work, I'm looking at coating mine.
Was your cloth cylinder trap purchased or home made? If purchased please send details.
Thanks Boon
2 Acre, Completed July 2022, CC,BG, Sept. 2022, LMB June 2023, GSF, YBH invasion in 2022. BG, CNBG, RES, 2025, TP seasonal.
