What is this thing that keeps eatin my hooks?

Question

ive been fishin in my lake at night for catfish and theres a turtle (i think) that keeps breakin my line and takin the shrimp and hook what pound test should i use to catch this bass-t**d? lol im usin a abu garcia baitcaster so i dont wanna use to high of a test and i dont really care for braided line so any ideas??

Answer 1

If you do use a steel leader, what are you going to do when you've caught it, removing a hook from a snapping turtle is pretty dangerous, also they can weigh allot and it could put too much pressure on your bait-cast reel and your rod.

Answer 2

I'd strongly advise not attempting to catch it.Removing a hook from a snapping turtle is dangerous.The last thing you want is to get bit.Like people above said,just use a steel leader or change locations.

Answer 3

use a wire trace it could be crayfish who takes tha hook to.

Answer 4

how about using a 6 inch wire trace to stop it chewing through the line, try putting a shrimp in a small treble wire trace to catch it.

Answer 5

Steel leader.

Answer 6

airflow`s answer is good. suggestion change locations.Also where legal snappers are very good eating. Some states have a season. remove from shell, clean, boil, add seasoning, dip hot in lemon and butter,  taste better than lobster. Steamed Turtle. take fresh turtle meat,fill with black pepper and a bit of butter, steam until flesh separates from bone, add black sauce( the soy bean  sauce to be found in Chinese restaurants) worcestershire sauce.

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