SHEFFIELD, Iowa — Using a long pole with a hook on one end, Eric Eckhardt grabs a partially submerged mesh trap and hauls it out of a farm pond. Inside are a small soft-shell turtle and a 12-pound snapping turtle.
The live turtles go into tubs in the back of Eckhardt’s truck. Later, after he checks [...]
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Turtle Trapping in Iowa
Fishing Trip 03: Mill Pond
I went a couple spots last night before my softball game. I managed to pull out what quite possibly could be the biggest bass I’ve ever seen in my life, as you can see from the picture above. I also pulled out a few bluegills. But nothing of any size.