[813Fishing]

I went out today to fish and notices lots of big tilapia around the shore,they are very scared when you get near them and wont bite anything you put out there. Anyone know a way to catch these?
Thanks

 

[Kowegi]

Im not sure what lure/bait they will take. But i heard some people that catch fish in meadow streams are stealthy (like crawling on the shoreline instead of walking). Maybe you should try a stealthy approach.

Welcome to the BOC ad Good luck!

 

[813Fishing]

Ya,I tried sneaking up on them and netting them but that didnt work :smile2:

 

[ronlyn239]

Tilapia are strictly plant eaters. You can watch and wish, but unless you snag one, which is illegal, you aren't going to catch them on bait.

 

[jason berry]

I caught a 3.2 # tilapia on a lure but it was a snag on accident in Arizona this guy thought I had the state record but was about 3# off. I have caught tilapia on nightcrawler before and it was not a snag. Also the 3.2# tilapia whole mouth was full of fish eggs.

 

[Pirate Jerry]

I have seen them caught on a single grain of canned sweet corn. Get a can of the mixed white and yellow if you can find it and try each.

 

[peewee williams]

I have been told that they and Mullet will sometimes bite what we call green,garden or english peas out of a can.

Please let us know if something works.

I love you Brothers and Sisters.peewee

 

[813Fishing]

Ill try these ideas,thanks guys

 

[C_wernett]

I caught a 3.2 # tilapia on a lure but it was a snag on accident in Arizona this guy thought I had the state record but was about 3# off. I have caught tilapia on nightcrawler before and it was not a snag. Also the 3.2# tilapia whole mouth was full of fish eggs.

Tilapia are mouth brooders. They keep their own eggs in their mouths untill they hatch. They are also primarily vegitarians, but have been known to hit worms. Carrots, peas, and dough baits should also work though.

 

[SSgt Fishslayer]

i catch them all of the time out here in AZ on crawlers.

 

[catgetter1]

I've seen them caught with a Bow and arrow, seems ta work pretty well....

 

[massa_jorge]

ain't that a coincidence rupert? i heard they hit real well on a cast net when they spawn! :big_smile:

 

[813Fishing]

thanks everyone,caught one about 6 inches under a bobber with a split and a size 8 hook.
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8109/tilapiagb3.jpg
Quite the fight on my cane pole.

 

[Flatheadhunter33]

Jason said it right. I have seen them caught on night crawlers other than that cast nets:big_smile:.

 

[kat in the hat]

I catch them ON SALE! Bawhaahaahaa. (I know not that funny. made me laugh though. that's what matters. )