Smithsonian Magazine

Fish Traps Have Been Banned on the Columbia River for Nearly a Century. Could Bringing Them Back Help Save Salmon?

A new experiment is testing the commercial success of fish traps in Washington and Oregon. Even as some conservationists ...
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Build Fish Trap And Catch Catfish In Secret Hole By Smart Boy - Boy Catching Giant Big Fish In Hole

In this video, a smart boy demonstrates how to build a fish trap and successfully catches catfish using primitive technology techniques. The video highlights innovative ideas for fishing in a secret ...
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Building a Fish Trap & Catching Sharks Bare-Handed

With supplies running low, we set out to build a fish trap using only what we could find on the island. In this video, we walk you through the full survival process—from crafting the trap by hand to ...
National Fisherman

Fish traps return to the Columbia– opportunity or another fight over access?

After nearly a century off the water, fish traps are back on the Columbia River – this time as part of a closely watched ...
Napa Valley Register

Giant Napa River fishing contraption aids science

When Martin Perales and Paul Blank go fishing on the Napa River, the fish barely stand a chance. The two men don't use a fishing rod. They use a rotary screw trap — a rotating funnel, 8 feet across, ...