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Offline Left Handed Model

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What should I use in my bait trap?
« on: Oct 22, 2006, 12:45 PM »
I recently got a bait trap and was gonna try to catch some of my own bait for this winter...  I hear dog food and bread works well..   I was wondering what brand everyone uses?  or what works well?  Thanks for the help... ;D
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Re: What should I use in my bait trap?
« Reply #1 on: Oct 22, 2006, 01:02 PM »
take a can of cat food drill holes in it this way the guppies go in  but dont eat which then they dont soil your tank   mofish
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Re: What should I use in my bait trap?
« Reply #2 on: Oct 22, 2006, 06:21 PM »
cheetos
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Re: What should I use in my bait trap?
« Reply #3 on: Oct 22, 2006, 06:38 PM »
You don't even need real bait.  I use a couple chunks (about 2 inch square) of white styrofoam.  Its an attactant like a flashy lure for fishing, draws the minnows into the trap, and the best part is you never need to change it.  Give it a try it works great, no need for real bait with minnows.   ;)
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Re: What should I use in my bait trap?
« Reply #4 on: Oct 22, 2006, 07:02 PM »
 :tipup:I know of some dealers that catch their own bait to sell use Alpo (come and get it).. and
maybe a piece of bagel. I like the idea of a few styrofoam peanuts also.
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Re: What should I use in my bait trap?
« Reply #5 on: Oct 22, 2006, 07:38 PM »
Quote from: billditrite on Oct 22, 2006, 06:21 PM
cheetos
you said it Scott, cheetos in my 3 traps = 18 doz in 4 hrs. :o  ps. try suspending trap up off bottom, out of the weeds where it is more visable. FH
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Re: What should I use in my bait trap?
« Reply #6 on: Oct 22, 2006, 07:45 PM »
Thanks guys,  The dog food I tried didn't puff up much in 16 hours..  I'm gonna try a few of these methods tomorrow,  time to fill the tanks..... ;)
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Re: What should I use in my bait trap?
« Reply #7 on: Oct 22, 2006, 07:56 PM »
I use Doritos ;D

I have found the best location is right on the bank of a river or stream. I keep it as close to shore as I can possibly can, and still submerge the trap.
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Re: What should I use in my bait trap?
« Reply #8 on: Oct 23, 2006, 10:12 AM »
  Purina dog chow works great. Nissen bread works good.....
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Re: What should I use in my bait trap?
« Reply #9 on: Oct 23, 2006, 02:15 PM »
Ive been using ol roy dog food   worked fantastic for me pisses off the dog though  me stealing her food   lol
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Re: What should I use in my bait trap?
« Reply #10 on: Oct 23, 2006, 03:00 PM »
mint gum
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