Thread: Need Floating Minnow Box

Ceb,
The turtles tear up the mesh....been there.
The plastic barrel pics from Creekslick are really intriguing me. My lake is pretty acidic and is tough on any kind of metal cage. The plastic barrels would last.
Now if I can just locate the barrels!

Thanks for the reply.

Titleman

Originally Posted by titleman

Ceb,
The turtles tear up the mesh....been there.
The plastic barrel pics from Creekslick are really intriguing me. My lake is pretty acidic and is tough on any kind of metal cage. The plastic barrels would last.
Now if I can just locate the barrels!

Thanks for the reply.

Titleman

Hah, I didn't think about the turtles...I figure if you off a couple of 'em, they will tell the rest to stay away from those minnows that fight back...:D

Good luck with your quest. I don't know of any barrel fitting such description around here, but hopefully someone has an idea.

Originally Posted by titleman

Ceb,
The turtles tear up the mesh....been there.
The plastic barrel pics from Creekslick are really intriguing me. My lake is pretty acidic and is tough on any kind of metal cage. The plastic barrels would last.
Now if I can just locate the barrels!

Thanks for the reply.

Titleman

Titleman where do you live? If you are close to Batesville I can fix you up.

For that few minnows, I'd get a gal. mesh minnow trap with one of the extensions, and pinch the openings shut and use that. Simple, easy to use, and not too pricey.

Originally Posted by creekslick

Titleman where do you live? If you are close to Batesville I can fix you up.

Creekslick,
I found a couple of barrels in Little Rock. Your pics really sold me on the idea. Thanks for "helping"!!!!

Looks like I have a week-end project during this cool spell.

Titleman

Try this. I might take one too. You know Lance would.

Plastic Barrels, Drums, Totes, Storage Containers, Metal Drums

Originally Posted by creekslick

I built a live box from a 15 gallon drum. Cut a door opening as large as you need then make a door larger than the opening from a 5 gallon bucket. Use stainless steel hinges and hasp. Then drill 1/8" holes all over the drum. I zip tied some lead to the bottom and swim noodles to the sides so the door would be above water. Will try to get some pictures and post them if you are interested in making one.

Creekslick,

My minnows now have a new home. Your plastic drum suggestion was the perfect answer.
Thanks for taking the time to respond to my post....and especially for posting the pics. You are a great example of what Crappie.com is all about.

Titleman