Rjohn Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I have a Picasso trigger (Huma Huma) that is a royal pain in the butt. He eats nearly anything and everything I try to add to the tank. I am trying to catch him but he is way too fast for me and my net. I need to borrow either a short pole with a very small hook or some kind of fish trap. Anyone have any ideas? I hate to break down all the rock just to catch him but that may be my last resort. Did I mention I have a very pretty trigger for sale? Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 If you use a pole and hook you must film the event... I would suggest making or borrowing a trap for him. If he's large you may have to make your own as most of the commercial ones aren't super large. If he eats everything, it should be easy to bait him into one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I bet if you look at either cabelas or bass pro you can get micro fishing hooks. They are also called dry fishing hooks and are used for dry fly fishing. If he picks on other fish too you could probably get a little feeder fish and put it on the hook I've caught plenty of triggers using sardine when I go fishing, never got one in a tank tho as they are smaller. Seems like it would be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 i don't know that the little pole and hook is a good idea. by law if he is less than 12" you'd have to throw him back in, defeating the purpose i should think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjohn Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I wonder if you need a fishing license in private tanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Your fine as long as you get someone under the age of 17 to catch it. You only need a liscense if your an adult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct67stang Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I wonder if you need a fishing license in private tanks? since its not in a state park or property you would need a licence. I have a trap that you are more than welcome to use. if he is quick to go at the food just put the food in the ttrap and close him in. let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Just make sure it's a barb less hook for easier less messy/damaging removal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I caught an aquarium sized trigger while fishing in The Bahamas a few weeks ago. I felt like hell even though it wasn't me who bit the hook. We both lived so it's all good:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjohn Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'd like to borrow the trap if I could. When are you available tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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