If you have noticed people throwing old water bottles tied to a piece of string into the water, you may have wondered “what on earth are they up to”?
They are in fact fishing. These homemade contraptions are what we’d call a “bottle fish trap” and they’re used to catch fish.
About 2 spoonful’s of rice flour is added to the fish trap along with a little water and then it’s tossed into the field. The bottles are weighted and have a few holes drilled in them to allow them to sink.
After a few minutes, with a little luck some fish swim inside and the traps are then pulled in. With each cast they brought in around 8-9 fishs
You can either make your own bottle fish trap at home.
To make your own you’ll simply need:
1. An empty 1.5 – 2 litre bottle
2. A piece of string (around 10 meters long)
3. A pair of scissors
4. Something to weigh the bottle down (rocks work)
5. Flour for bait
6. An empty bucket to put your fish in
Now, this trap isn’t going to catch you any river monsters but it’s a fun and cheap way to spend some time outdoors and it’s great for kids. If you are lucky, there could also be a free meal at the end of it!
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