fatdog Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 My parents live in a rural area just out of Auckland. A few years back my father decided to dig a goldfish pond in his front yard. The front yard slopes down to a swamp/stream. There are various species of fish life, including wild goldfish of which he has caught a few and put in with the regulars. They are very dark silver/black, same size and shape, hang out with the other goldfish and, according to my farther, gradually change colour back to the gold we all know. He pumps water from this stream to water the garden and irrigate the lawn when it's to dry. Through some clever plumbing this pump also feeds the pond. Water changes are done from the creek via a 44gallon plastic drum filter under the deck and the pond water can be circulated through the filter also. The filter feeds a small pool at the top with a waterfall down to the first pond, which overflows down to a second pond. The water was originally drawn from the second pond for circulation, but he found that by the time the water had filled the tubing, the filter, top pool, waterfall and so on, the level would drop to about half. Out with the spade again to dig an under ground holding tank from where the water can be drawn without affecting the water level of the second pond. The second pond overflows into this tank through a meshed grate which catches the leaves and rubbish from the trees around it. When I say underground, it has a large wooden lid, covered with bark and is planted. It does have a small inspection cover which he removed for the first time since he can't remember when, only to see a goldfish swim by. He’s currently investigating ways of catching the poor bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 How big is the poor thing? If he's not too large, you could try a 'Bait Catcher' like they use for catching baitfish in the sea, plastic cylinder thing with ends that the fish can get in to get the food you have put in there, but have trouble getting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Have you tried a bent pin, cotton and dough?? It works, makes a small hole in the lip which heals, just don't strike it like you would a game fish though. I used this technique when I was a kid, and it really does work. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdog Posted April 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Hey Zev. Not sure how big it is, I haven't seen it. He's tried nets and food, but no success. We discussed a bait catcher, but I haven't seen one for years, I must be looking in the wrong place. Alan, he filed the barb off a tiny hook, even made a cork float, still no luck. LOL, like most fishing trips. Hey Alan, I wouldn't mind joining up with the NZKA, should I just PM you my contact details? Cheers Mason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 PM me your email details and I can get back to you FD Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I have a baitcatcher that I picked up from a local fish club garage fundraiser. I was planning on rigging something to try and catch loaches but Pegasus or Alan taught me the PVC tube method and I never had to try. Planning on using it for catching some slippery little guys for live food in the future though. I can check with the fish club to see if they have any left over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Bait catcher for sale on TM http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Fishing ... 563644.htm Or, if you think you are dealing with The Monster Cave Goldfish.. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Fishing ... 601708.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdog Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Thanks for the offer B&K and the links Zev. Think he's gonna pump it out to give it bit of a clean up, so will catch it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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