in yalls experience what is the most effective way to catch minnows? I love using live bait weather it be worms or minnows but I hate paying lol
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in yalls experience what is the most effective way to catch minnows? I love using live bait weather it be worms or minnows but I hate paying lol
cast net or trap
Back when quarantine started all the local bait shops closed down and I started using a seine in some tiny creeks to catch minnows. Hard work at first, but I've got the technique down better now. I can actually catch 4 dozen minnows in LESS time than it would take me to drive out to the bait shop. They're bigger and livelier too.
X2 on the seine and small creek.
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What's the best bait to put in a trap? I've tried dog food with no luck and only catch baby bluegill and crawdads on bread.
Thx,
Chris
We used to put a can biscuit in the microwave for just a few seconds to toughen it up a bit then put it in the cone minnow trap. Worked good for us,hope it helps you.
i always used saltines a couple will do . fish love salt, ask anyone who has an aquarium.
I use cattle cubes in my wire traps for minnows and crawdads.
Basic minner trap with old bread in a minner populated area always works for me.;)
I had pretty good luck yesterday using a pc of Hot Dog buns that were about a week old.
you should try soda crackers , minows and all freshwater fish love salt . and it makes a great scent, taste trail .Quote:
Originally Posted by Dollfly
Crackers do work well.
I use cheap hoy dogs (buck a pack at a dollar store). Put one or two in a minner basket and drop in the creek. I also use cheap canned dog or cat food with holes punched in the lid.
Gees minnow trap