Troubled by turtles

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08-08-2021, 07:51 PM
WoodChuck

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Troubled by turtles

Been running trot lines down at Rend Lake the last couple weekends, I've been using a mix of chicken thighs, cut shad, and hot dogs. I think I've caught more turtles than I have catfish.

I've read that garlic can help keep the turtles away so I will be marinating my baits in garlic powder/garlic salt before the next trip.

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08-09-2021, 11:13 AM
DockShootinJack

That critter sure has that hook deep
08-09-2021, 11:20 AM
deathb4disco

I was fishing for carp recently and was plagued by turtles. I searched Google high and low for a solution but found nothing.

I'm gonna try surface fishing to see if I can avoid the turtles.
08-10-2021, 04:01 AM
DockShootinJack

Turtles have to eat also
08-13-2021, 07:34 PM
binfordw

And turtles are good to eat, also :D
08-14-2021, 04:00 AM
DockShootinJack

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Originally Posted by binfordw

And turtles are good to eat, also :D

I have heard that. I have yet to eat any. Maybe some day
08-14-2021, 04:52 AM
Skippa Chippa

Ya'll don't have enough Cajuns up there to help eat the turtles.
08-14-2021, 05:10 AM
DockShootinJack

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Originally Posted by Skippa Chippa

Ya'll don't have enough Cajuns up there to help eat the turtles.

I grew up in Mobile Alabama. I do miss the cajun influence in the food up here.
I did run into a fella in a small seafood restaurant. I order a shrimp po boy. He asked did I want it REAL Cajun seasoned.
2 bites in and my hair was sweaty. That fella right there meant it. Sure was good
08-15-2021, 05:37 AM
Slab

OK, let's back on topic (you Turtle Eaters can start your own thread, lol). I'd like to know more about whether Garlic keeps them off your baits. Can anyone confirm that it works or does not work?
08-15-2021, 07:33 AM
DockShootinJack

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Originally Posted by Slab

OK, let's back on topic (you Turtle Eaters can start your own thread, lol). I'd like to know more about whether Garlic keeps them off your baits. Can anyone confirm that it works or does not work?

Just trying to help out boss. When life gives you lemons they say make lemonaid.
When life gives ya turtles, make soup. :Rofl
08-16-2021, 11:53 AM
BankBound

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Originally Posted by Slab

OK, let's back on topic (you Turtle Eaters can start your own thread, lol). I'd like to know more about whether Garlic keeps them off your baits. Can anyone confirm that it works or does not work?

I can tell you I’ve fished with strawberry garlic chicken breast before in an area with turtles and they enjoyed it a lot, lol.

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08-16-2021, 01:09 PM
DockShootinJack

From what I have been reading if it is meat or fish the turtles like it with or without garlic. They went on the say stink and dough baits lessened your chances of catching turtles
08-16-2021, 06:10 PM
binfordw

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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

They went on the say stink and dough baits lessened your chances of catching turtles

They also lessen your chance of catching catfish! :D
08-17-2021, 03:18 AM
DockShootinJack

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Originally Posted by binfordw

They also lessen your chance of catching catfish! :D

Of course
10-19-2021, 04:38 PM
Tturk

Hybrids have started running all around the lake stealing all the bait. Them suckers are sneaky

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10-19-2021, 04:50 PM
Special K

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Originally Posted by Slab

OK, let's back on topic (you Turtle Eaters can start your own thread, lol). I'd like to know more about whether Garlic keeps them off your baits. Can anyone confirm that it works or does not work?

I sense a pretty good opening to plug for "G" Sauce (garlic) coming.