Cheap DIY Minnow Trap

OK, I didn't do a search to see if this has been posted before, so my apologies if it's a dupe.

Happen to run across a pic of one of these and thought it was a pretty neat project, especially if you have kids.

I haven't built one (don't drink soda, so will have to find a bottle or two), but might....just for the heck of it. Might be a handy item to have around?



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Also saw a "slightly" larger version (on Google Images) made from 2 large water bottles from a water cooler, and the pic came back to here (CDC), but the link to the pics is broken, and no way to add the pic.

Take the same 2-3 liter bottle and cut off the neck, reverse it, and stick it back in the bottle. The friction will hold it in place. Put your bait inside and set it on the bottom of the pond or stream. You can also float it with a little bit of grey pipe foam and a few thumb tacks. I have used this for some time successfully.

Hi George! I'd seen some made like you mentioned, but on the flipside, it'd be nice to have the original lid/end in order to drain the minnows and water out of it without having to disassemble the trap.

I'm still looking for someone who drinks pop out of 2 liter bottles.:fish

Just pull the 2 pieces apart, they are just held by friction

Hey N.M. pretty darn clever. Thanks for sharing it.

What would you bait it with?

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What would you bait it with?

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Stuff some bread in it.

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Dogfood works pretty good also

I just made one like George had mentioned, figured it'd take-up less room in my Kayak. Won't take much to bait it and toss it over the side while I'm fishing, and maybe give me a few minnows just in case they prefer them that day. That is if any make their way into the bottle :dono

I just went through the bottom end with a center hole and knotted piece of paracord, then punched a hole in both pieces at the other end and tied them together so I don't have to worry about losing the smaller/funnel piece, then tied an additional 3' piece to it to tie-off to the kayak.

Had to buy this one at the grocery store since I couldn't find any empty bottles anywhere, but when I do, I'd like to make one like shown in the 1st pic.

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you need small holes in the bottom end so water will flow through it. and crumbled up crackers make good bait.

Good ideas. I will be making up a few of these minnow traps. Will place them around some docks I have been fishing.

neat idea

HI I made one yesterday out of a 1 gallon clear plastic jug.I hope it works!I read where it needed to be sunk down about 3 foot in the water.I guess it would work if floated on the surface with the top of the trap at the top of the water.I think I will steal a couple of slices of bacon out of the fridge and try that and maybe put in some dog food?What do you thinThe 1 gallon jug really makes a nice one and is about the size of the metal traps.I would like one that will catch some small bream for trot lines guess milk jug tops would increase the size so they could get in the trap??

Just be sure to check your States Regulations for the size-opening allowed in the traps.

have you guys had any luck with this? i see the traps and like the design but do they produce? i might do this today, i have a creek i can put this in just to try it.

HI Guys: If the trap you build requires glueing use Plumbers Goop which can be bought at Wally world,Home Depot and it will be strong!I just finished making one out of a 1 gallon jub with a wide mouth which is great to apply the bait and empty the trap.

I haven,t had a chence to try mine yet as I have been 1/2 sick with aaclod,etc but willl try it soon!Let you know the results. Bill

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HI Guys: If the trap you build requires glueing use Plumbers Goop which can be bought at Wally world,Home Depot and it will be strong!I just finished making one out of a 1 gallon jub with a wide mouth which is great to apply the bait and empty the trap.

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have you guys had any luck with this? i see the traps and like the design but do they produce? i might do this today, i have a creek i can put this in just to try it.

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I just made one to keep in the kayak, so haven't used it. Heck, make one and try it, not really any cost involved so you'd only be out a little time. Let us know if you catch any.

I fooled around making one with my Grandaughter who fishes with me. They moved to Atlanta in 2010 and when we were planning our first visit my GD said to bring the minnow trap, they had a steam in the backyard. Well when I got there the stream was so shallow we had trouble finding a spot deep enough to submerge it. I put a slice of bread in it and the next morning I heard my GKids laughing and talking down at the steam. I walked down there and durned if there weren't about a dozen minnows in it.
Made a believer out of me. We released the minnows. I still am amazed that there were fish in that itty biity trickle of water.

It worked for me too. Keep one tied to the neighbors dock and keep floating catfish food in it. Always have minners in it for me and the neighbors
grandkids. Great project for kids to help you do.