What bait to use for catching soft-shelled turtle? Master the best fishing time to hook them more easily

The soft-shelled turtle, also called water fish, old soft-shelled turtle, soft-shelled turtle, wangba, etc., is a highly nutritious and delicious amphibian rich in protein, fat, calcium and other substances. However, as a tonic, you should not eat too much of it at one time. Nowadays, wild soft-shelled turtles are relatively rare, and most are artificially farmed. Many people like to catch soft-shelled turtles themselves, so what bait to use for catching soft-shelled turtle? What time is generally better for catching them?

1. What bait to use for catching soft-shelled turtle?

Because the soft-shelled turtle is a carnivorous amphibian, choosing meat-based food as bait for catching soft-shelled turtle is relatively suitable. Foods that people commonly use include chicken and duck intestines, pig liver, loach, frogs, etc. Of course, you can also buy commercial bait, which has some fragrant or meaty fishy substances added to it, so that you can catch soft-shelled turtles better.

However, pig liver is a relatively suitable choice. Whether in terms of tying it on or the success rate of catching soft-shelled turtle, it is relatively reliable.

Everyone should note that when using bait to catch soft-shelled turtle, you should use the bait to cover the entire fish hook, so that the hook can be hidden. When actually catching soft-shelled turtle, if you find the bait moving, do not immediately pull the fishing rod, because the soft-shelled turtle is very smart and will test whether the bait is real, so you might as well wait a few more minutes, and wait until the bait moves in a more regular way before pulling the fishing rod. This gives a higher success rate.

2. What time is generally better for catching soft-shelled turtle?

For catching soft-shelled turtle, generally choose May to October each year. During this period, the temperature is relatively high, and the soft-shelled turtle's food intake and desire to eat are also relatively great, so it is also relatively interested in your fishing bait. In other seasons, especially in rainy weather, the success rate of catching soft-shelled turtle is not high.

In addition to mastering the time for catching soft-shelled turtle, you should also pay attention to finding the den where soft-shelled turtles are active. Many anglers think that soft-shelled turtles move relatively slowly and like to stay in their own den and will not go too far from the den. Actually, this is not the case. Soft-shelled turtles like to move in places with relatively flat terrain and fewer people. If you carefully observe the water surface and find signs of a soft-shelled turtle sticking its head out or moving, then if you cast the rod immediately, you may also quickly catch a soft-shelled turtle.

When choosing the fishing line set, you should also pay attention. It is generally recommended to choose a larger line model, because the soft-shelled turtle has a very strong biting ability and may bite through the line set. A thicker line can prevent the soft-shelled turtle from escaping because of pulling or biting through. Of course, the length generally does not exceed about 4M. Tie one end to the shore, and observe once about every hour.

In summary, catching soft-shelled turtle also has methods. In addition to choosing the right bait, you should also pay attention to choosing the right fishing rod, fishing line, den and other aspects.