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Offline CHEPIGUY

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Bait trapping
« on: Oct 24, 2015, 06:29 PM »
Anyone started yet? I got to get a new tank this season. Mine froze caused by a pump mishap. split the side right open. Once i get the new one it will be a short time before its full. I got a real good spot that was given permission to trap on a small veggie farm. Whats everyone else planning for this season?
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #1 on: Oct 25, 2015, 06:52 PM »
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #2 on: Oct 25, 2015, 07:46 PM »
Could you veterans give us some pointers on the fine art of trapping bait?
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #3 on: Oct 26, 2015, 10:38 AM »
Started trapping a couple weeks ago. Mostly getting fatheads in the 2-3" range and rainbows 2 1/2-4" Should be good for early season walleye!

Usually get a couple dozen every day. Not like early season when the traps were friggin full after a 12 hour soak.
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #4 on: Oct 27, 2015, 10:24 AM »
I don't think I'm going to trap this year. Just put the house on the market recently and don't feel like having to move everything.
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #5 on: Oct 27, 2015, 12:37 PM »
where you going brendog
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #6 on: Oct 27, 2015, 12:42 PM »
get a minnow trap some dry dog food I paint my traps black  it makes them harder to spot I find they work best if they are not totally submerged and try to hide them best you can to discourage shoppers and shoplifters
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #7 on: Oct 27, 2015, 02:15 PM »
Quote from: halfhooked on Oct 27, 2015, 12:37 PM
where you going brendog

Got my eyes on moving back to the south shore in MA.
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #8 on: Oct 27, 2015, 07:25 PM »
still married?
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #9 on: Oct 27, 2015, 08:17 PM »
Quote from: CHEPIGUY on Oct 27, 2015, 07:25 PM
still married?

Hahaha yes we are. Always had intentions of moving back.
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #10 on: Oct 28, 2015, 01:07 AM »
good news all around
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Offline Flatland

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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #11 on: Oct 29, 2015, 10:09 AM »
I second Fredjiggy...who's got some pointers? I have not had luck with this in the past. Granted, I haven't put in much time with it. I think my mistake has been starting too late in the season when who knows where the heck the bait is.

I have tried bread, corn flakes, and cat food. Never tried chicken livers or anything (though I guess cat food has chicken livers in it?)
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #12 on: Oct 30, 2015, 07:14 PM »
location location location
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Offline redneckdan

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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #13 on: Oct 30, 2015, 09:49 PM »
^+1

I trap in the reclaim ponds at work. Spring is a bumper crop. At one point I had 3 big marine coolers jammed full. Fall is a little slower but the bait is bigger.

In my experience, even 10 feet can make a difference. One of my honey holes is a point near and inside turn. Open water side of the point is usually a bust. Throw the trap 15' towards the inside turn and the trap can be jam packed in a 12 hour soak. Dunno why. Dog food and bread are my best producers.

Keep trying different spots.
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Re: Bait trapping
« Reply #14 on: Nov 15, 2015, 05:02 PM »
Havent made an effort yet. This weekend for sure.
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