1. It is best to fish for soft-shelled turtles in the summer. The soft-shelled turtles will not come out when the weather is relatively cold. When summer is over and around October, the soft-shelled turtles will no longer be caught. However, the weather is hotter in summer and the water temperature is relatively high during the day, so turtles will not come out to move around. Turtles are more common in the cooler mornings or evenings, so it is more suitable to fish for turtles before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m.

2. When fishing for soft-shell turtles, you should choose a place with relatively shallow water. It is better to fish in shallow areas along the river. The soft-shell turtles will choose relatively flat places to bask in the sun. Turtles are carnivores, preferring bait with a bloody smell, and are also sensitive to this bloody smell. Therefore, the best bait for catching soft-shell turtles is some food such as fresh pork liver. Some meat baits such as small shrimps and earthworms can also be used, but they are not as effective as baits with a strong bloody smell.

3. Sometimes when you put the bait on the shore, soft-shelled turtles will come up directly to eat the bait, which is more convenient at this time. Observe the shore before fishing. It will be easier to fish in locations where turtles have been active. But there are things you need to pay attention to after catching a soft-shell turtle. The claws of the soft-shell turtle will grab the bottom of the river and it will be difficult to pull it up. Therefore, you need to use a small iron ring and put it through the fishing rod, so that it will be easier to catch the soft-shell turtle. Some.