Minnow trap bait?

What is the best bait to use in a minnow trap?

I use corn bread.

pieces of onion and a small amount of bread

slice of white bread works good around here

I catch them with Gravy Train dog food.

I use dried dog food or cat food

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Originally Posted by cricket george

I use dried dog food or cat food

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You won't find much better or cheaper than bread. Any kind of bread.
Save those heels and throw them in the trap.
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I will be using a minnow trap at Smith Lake in northern Alabama. The water is about 30' deep where I will be using it. Should I sink the minnow trap to the bottom or suspend it just below the surface or next to the shore where it's only 3' deep?

Also, I was thinking of hanging it next to my light at night to hopefully get minnows AND shad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvcsw5rGqU0 Has anyone had any luck putting a minnow trap next to a light at night?

I'll be using dog food as bait.

I know I'm resurrecting an old thread but I don't think it is a bad thing.

I would put it in 3 fow next to the shore. I have never used it next to a light, but it should work fine.

We use crackers and bread