07-07-2011, 05:52 PM
One thing that could be happening is, the minnows are smaller than the mesh on the trap. Another thing is, they might be smarter than they look. If you're baiting the trap with something that floats to the top, then they don't have to go into the trap to eat. They can just hover around it and wait for it to float to the top.
First, I would make sure the bait you're trying to catch isn't too small.
Second, don't toss is in the deepest part of the water. Put it somewhere where the top is just barely exposed, so if the bait does float to the top, they still have to enter the trap in order to reach the bulk of the food.
Last, canned dog food works great. That's a pro tip. Don't open the can and dump it in. Take a stout knife and pierce the can in multiple areas. Stick can and all in the trap. It should sink and stay at the bottom, but release just enough of the good stuff to motivate the fish to come in and have a go at it. Cat food works fine too. Nothing fancy, just a small can of processed dog or catfood should do the trick.
Let us know how it works. Oh, and don't let your trap soak for so long, Check it every few hours, or daily. Eventually, then will figure out how to get out. And don't be affraid to toss the trap in submerged grass or snags right along the bank. Both are great spots, especially in submerged grass. [cool]
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First, I would make sure the bait you're trying to catch isn't too small.
Second, don't toss is in the deepest part of the water. Put it somewhere where the top is just barely exposed, so if the bait does float to the top, they still have to enter the trap in order to reach the bulk of the food.
Last, canned dog food works great. That's a pro tip. Don't open the can and dump it in. Take a stout knife and pierce the can in multiple areas. Stick can and all in the trap. It should sink and stay at the bottom, but release just enough of the good stuff to motivate the fish to come in and have a go at it. Cat food works fine too. Nothing fancy, just a small can of processed dog or catfood should do the trick.
Let us know how it works. Oh, and don't let your trap soak for so long, Check it every few hours, or daily. Eventually, then will figure out how to get out. And don't be affraid to toss the trap in submerged grass or snags right along the bank. Both are great spots, especially in submerged grass. [cool]
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