Minnow Traps

[Don]

My cousin made a cool couple of Minnow traps. Our goal is to always have the ability to catch our own l bait if we feel we need it. That is a lot different then buying minnows at a local shop, keeping them alive, then being obligated to use them up, or lose the investment. Kind of like having a throw net.

Anyone here familiar with or successful with using Minnow Traps? Below are photos of her fine workmanship.

 

[Nappy]

Looks good but make sure you understand in pa the entrance hole can not be bigger than 1 in anyway measured.

 

[Nappy]

Shot rule if ya ask me imo

 

[Solitario Lupo]

Keep bait in there and make sure to sink it. Might have to add some weight to it. I used the metal ones and it works if you got time for it to sit a little. Now I made something like a dip net. As soon as I see some swimming around the top I just pull it in. A lot quicker.

 

[Don]

Looks good but make sure you understand in pa the entrance hole can not be bigger than 1 in anyway measured.

Thanks. Looks like an adjustment is in order.

 

[Redman9603]

I used those types of traps in the past. Had an unfortunate knack for catching snakes in it. It made those early morning fishing trips a lot less exciting!!

 

[HenryDavid]

Used to use them for bait for ice fishing tip-ups. I remember trying to chop the ice out of the creek to get them out in the morning

 

[truecrimson]

Remember that in PA if you leave it unattended it has to be labeled with your name and contact info.

 

[Gremcat]

I haven’t done as well with traps here honestly. Tried 2-3 really minnow filled spots to. I just picked up one of those square flat umbrella nets but haven’t tried it much.