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Minnow trap success - not bad for 'on the cheap'

Started by Guest_Gene2308_* , Apr 11 2010 06:46 AM

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#1 Guest_Gene2308_*

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Posted 11 April 2010 - 06:46 AM

I just wanted to post the species I've trapped in a 2 day period by setting this cheap minnow trap in a local creek in a highly urban area. I've set the trap with 2 little clear vials (holed poked in them), one with saltine crackers and the other with dry cat food. I've set them during broad daylight (12-4pm) and overnight (6pm-7am). Trap is set parallel with the current and completely submerged.

Species thus far:

Banded killifish
Mummichogs (numerous)
Brown bullhead
Bluespotted sunfish

I was pretty impressed with the success rate. I apologize for the poor picture quality. Photography is NOT a hobby of mine. :smile2:

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#2 Guest_Gene2308_*

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Posted 11 April 2010 - 06:48 AM

Oh, stream location is in the Huntington neighborhood along the Rt. 1 corridor in Alexandria, VA. Just in case anyone wanted to know.

#3 Guest_panfisherteen_*

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Posted 11 April 2010 - 01:12 PM

using the macro setting (the button with a flower on it/over it) will help focus on fish held in hand :cool:

#4 Guest_MWBradshaw_*

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Posted 11 April 2010 - 05:13 PM

I just made a minnow trap today out a plastic bottle and set it in a nearby pond. I put a piece of bread balled up and some dog food in mine. Checking it tomorrow at 4 when I get off work to see if I can get anything!

#5 Guest_CATfishTONY_*

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Posted 11 April 2010 - 05:36 PM

nice fish.rock load in tank looks on the heavy side.

#6 Guest_Gene2308_*

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Posted 12 April 2010 - 03:10 AM

Thanks .

You'd be surprised at how many pounds of rock I've had in tanks. I had a 125 gallon mbuna tank a while back with at least 400 pounds of rock in it :smile2:

. Rocks are quite buoyant under water. I don't even use eggcrate anymore.