Space Ace Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Hi all any tips on best bait and method for catching shrimp? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 As this is posted in the "Freshwater" section I'm assuming you mean freshwater shrimp. If that is the case cheese is good but soap is by far the best and cheapest option. I use all the remnant bits of soap in the shrimp net and catch lots of shrimp. Of course you won't get them once the water starts to get cold (now) as they hibernate. Hope this helps??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Really Neil???? Soap???? At least they'll be the cleanest shrimp you'll ever catch. Lol See, you learn something new everyday! I've never heard of that before. What's the actual method? Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsy91 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Haha that's awesome Neil! Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I think their attracted to the starch. In bread and soap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirvin21 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Really Neil???? Soap???? At least they'll be the cleanest shrimp you'll ever catch. Lol See, you learn something new everyday! I've never heard of that before. What's the actual method? Cheers scratchie!!! the shrimp are attracted by the fat in the soap, use unscented soap and place your trap amongst the weed, it may be getting a bit cold as they tend to shut down over winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 GENERAL REPLY: Shrimp and yabbies are like the waterways waste product removal teams. They wander round all day getting rid of putrid or rotting things that don't belong in that environment...like soap and cheese. As Dirvin 21 points out the best method is to pile soap into the pocket of the shrimp net and put near to where the shrimps are. Since they need to hide from predatory fish this will include reeds, submerged grass areas and branches/ twigs, etc. Leave the net in for an hour or so and then put the captive shrimp into a bucket of the same water that they came from. This needs to be replaced regularly, as they tend to use up the oxygen fairly quickly. Very good bait for all freshwater species. They do disappear during the colder months so you won't get them now. I usually get extra ones during the warmer months and freeze them to use when they are scarce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerbruce Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Okay soap for shrimp. What is the best bait for red claw ? Hope to catch some next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ace Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Thanks to all for the tips on catching shrimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JA1990 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I have caught shrimp in yabby nets before but I also know on the abercrombie if you shine a torch at night you will see shrimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 GENERAL REPLY: Shrimp and yabbies are like the waterways waste product removal teams. They wander round all day getting rid of putrid or rotting things that don't belong in that environment...like soap and cheese. As Dirvin 21 points out the best method is to pile soap into the pocket of the shrimp net and put near to where the shrimps are. Since they need to hide from predatory fish this will include reeds, submerged grass areas and branches/ twigs, etc. Leave the net in for an hour or so and then put the captive shrimp into a bucket of the same water that they came from. This needs to be replaced regularly, as they tend to use up the oxygen fairly quickly. Very good bait for all freshwater species. They do disappear during the colder months so you won't get them now. I usually get extra ones during the warmer months and freeze them to use when they are scarce. Once again, Neil is the man to turn to for guidance in freshwater techniques. I have actually heard this before. Sunlight soap was mentioned somewhere. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Okay soap for shrimp. What is the best bait for red claw ? Hope to catch some next week. G'day Bruce. Once again soap but carcasses (smelly) work well for all yabbie species. Good luck. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houdini Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 as well as the left over soap from last time I like to add a worm or two ripped in bits as well as a little bit of the soil they are in and even a piece of cheese as well if you have it for fish bait. Give them the full cocktail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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