scott craven
Well-Known Member
Has anybody tried using an anchor lift system to pull prawn traps ?
seems like it should work in theory..
seems like it should work in theory..
How to pull prawn traps ?
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hali hunter
Member
I would be a bit nervous because it might tear the mesh by pulling it at an angle if it catches a rock.
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Roadrunner
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It works great. The traps with the metal ring (commercial style) have no problems. The flimsy sport traps get beat up doing it this way. I find it works better if you throw a 10 pound cannonball on as an anchor, as the extra weigh helps with resistance on the scotchman.
scott craven
Well-Known Member
wouldn't the traps themselves be enough weight to provide resistance
to the scotchman ?
to the scotchman ?
M.T. WALLET
Member
YES IT DOES PROVIDE ENOUGH RESISTANCE MY BUDDY USE TO DO IT ALL THE TIME WITH SUCCESS CHERRS MT. SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS.
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Roadrunner
Guest
They do pull without the weight - I just find they pull better with less dragging of the Scotchman. You get a more vertical ascent. I also find I catch more prawns with the cannonball (less movement of the traps).
scott craven
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the tips guys, i will try it out !
Reel Lucky
Member
attach a bucket behind your scotman for drag and plug to deep water. when the scotman submerges the traps are up. works great if there is not too many traps around
