On Mon, 31 May 2004 11:19:23 -0700, "Bob La Londe"
wrote:

What is the best way to attract minnows for bait. I have a throw net, and
that works pretty well for catching them in water less than 5 feet deep when
you know they are there, but that isn't always the case, and of course if
they are running through the weeds or brush it doesn't work at all.

I just bought a couple cage type minnow traps. How can you attract them to
minnow traps so you can catch them more consistantly? In the past I never
had any really great luck with minnow traps.

What baits do you use for them?

Mostly around here threadfin shad is the predominant bait fish followed by
red shiners, and small sunfish and tilapia.


Deviled ham on Frito's scoops. Honest. But I never used it to bait a
trap. I just would put it in the water and watch them gather. Salty
stuff is good. Fresh water fish love salty stuff. Hmm. Powerbait?
Try some of whatever. Be in a position where you can watch the trap.
See how many come to what bait.
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