Positive & Negative
By Stephen on 09/03/2014
Verified Purchase
I bought two of these traps to catch the fish in my private pond to transfer them to another area during renovation of the pond. I dropped them in the deep area, and the next day I went out in a row boat to retrieve them. They were packed with fish! Very exciting. Unfortunately, after I emptied the first trap with the hinged door, I pulled up the second trap. The hinged door didn't work. It had been fastened permanently shut with clips at the factory. There was no way to get the fish out. I had to pry open the trap (ruining it) in order to save the fish. I'm sure it was a simple mistake at the factory. Nevertheless, I am out one trap. Other than that, their design is great and they really work!
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Tomahawk 406
By Hunter on 07/06/2026
Knowing that I have a pond full of Bullhead catfish, a.k.a. mudcats (as observed every time I feed my 'perch'), I purchased one of these traps. I used this trap for a week and have tried several different bait ideas for trying to catch these invasive mudcats- with no success at all. I have managed to catch a few of my perch, but not a single mudcat. I have tried adjusting the opening as well- no success. Pluses for this trap is the fact that the trap is well made and the 'door' for removing the perch (bait). The full swing door on the bottom is an excellent idea!
