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Making a Fish Trap Out of Wood Branches

A fish trap catches fish as they swim and can be used in freshwater or saltwater. Fish traps have been around for centuries and can be made from a variety of materials, ranging from free to quite expensive. The process of building a fish trap out of branches is quite simple.

Things You'll Need

  • Branches
  • Sticks
  • String, yarn or fish line
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Instructions

    • 1

      Gather as many branches and sticks as you can. In the case of a wilderness survival situation, gather anything else you can that resembles branches, including sticks and brush. The more material you gather, the bigger your trap can be.

    • 2

      Arrange the branches into a bundle by bending and molding them to the best of your ability. You can aim for a longer, more rectangular bundle or a circular bundle depending on your personal preference or whatever seems easiest.

    • 3

      Use string or fish line to wrap around and tie your bundle together. This step may not be applicable if you are in a survival situation. However, if you do find yourself in the wilderness, consider looking for vines as a method of tying your bundle together tightly.

    • 4

      Make sure there is one hole in your bundle big enough for fish to swim through. The rest of the bundle should be as taut as possible.

    • 5

      Place your trap in the water. Fill your trap with a few heavy stones to weigh it down by placing the stones through the same hole your provided for the fish to enter. If placing a trap in saltwater, be sure to do so in an area without waves or a strong current. If placing the trap in an area with a slight current, such as a stream, take strong precaution in weighing it down to the best of your ability, as it may be taken away with the current.


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