Author Topic: Catching Bait! (Read 17582 times)

WHITETAIL111 · « **Reply #30 on:** Nov 10, 2008, 08:48 PM »

Do you prefer the black or silver traps for catching bait? I'd guess the black "hides" better in the water? Just looking for opinions.

pikeking · « **Reply #31 on:** Nov 10, 2008, 08:56 PM »

Like Ron said, if you aren't having any luck try another place.
We had 11 traps out all over 3 towns til we found the spots that were producing, now we have 5 traps in one pond, and 6 in the same stretch of river that are really doing pretty good. But it took a while to find the good spots.
We were trying different bait in the traps, Different depts, Faster water, Slower water. Ponds, Lakes, anything we thought would work, any tips we got. Look for small farm ponds or fire ponds.

I also have A throw net that is getting some nice Goldies From a small pond, but was a pain to learn how to use. Can't give away all the secrets, SORRY!

PIKEKILLER1 · « **Reply #32 on:** Nov 10, 2008, 09:02 PM »

some goldens and commons me and frozen got today

pikeking · « **Reply #33 on:** Nov 10, 2008, 09:04 PM »

I can't believe you took your kids fish tank for bait! How dare you!!!

Nice looking bait though.

PIKEKILLER1 · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 10, 2008, 09:06 PM »

Quote from: pikeking on Nov 10, 2008, 09:04 PM

I can't believe you took your kids fish tank for bait! How dare you!!!

Nice looking bait though.

i just got this tank 90 gallons 25bucks sweet deal

pikeking · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 10, 2008, 09:09 PM »

Sweet deal, Don't forget to put a cover on it. The big ones like to jump out.

FROZEN SHINER · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 10, 2008, 11:08 PM »

Quote from: PIKEKILLER1 on Nov 10, 2008, 09:06 PM

i just got this tank 90 gallons 25bucks sweet deal

looks good pikekiller ur welcome for the deal on the tank.this will be my last post till i come back from nh wish me luck. ;)frozen

unoman · « **Reply #37 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 04:13 PM »

using my daughters old 48 gallon tank...lost 3 dace when I left the lid off for one night...DOH....

jeepsw1 · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 04:36 PM »

got back to work today to check the trap for the 1st time...............

Nothing

Imissedem · « **Reply #39 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 05:07 PM »

AH HA this is what i have been looking for isn`t it.Finally found them.8 nice ones today and that my bucket of Dace but couldn`t get one to stay still for a picture./they are even bigger Ron.I can hook you up.

Dozindoug · « **Reply #40 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 05:24 PM »

NICE

pikeking · « **Reply #41 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 06:20 PM »

Nice looking bait, I hope you are going to put some kind of filter pump in there or you will be changing stinky water alot. I did that a few years ago and my basement stunk so bad, My wife made me clean it out or get rid of the bait. I learned that the water needs to stay clean the hard way.

MUNICH · « **Reply #42 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 06:26 PM »

Brings a question to mind. Convinced my mom to let me keep a bait tank at the new apartment as long as it doesn't start to smell. I would hate to have get rid of a lot of bait mid winter because I can't keep it up to par. Problem is I can't keep the water that cool as it will be in my room. The only way I think I can do this is through a large filter, aerator, and limited food. I'm hoping the warmer temp won't have a very big effect. Any other ideas?

Roncarr · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 06:38 PM »

If you keep them inside when you go to use them on the ice put ice in the bucket a little at a time or they will get shocked when you put them in the hole and die .

nice goldies john and thanks going to pull my traps now

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Imissedem · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 06:40 PM »

Quote from: Roncarr on Nov 11, 2008, 06:38 PM

If you keep them inside when you go to use them on the ice put ice in the bucket a little at a time or they will get shocked when you put them in the hole and die .

nice goldies john and thanks going to pull my traps now ?

Good luck Ron hope there big ones and many of them.

FishingNewEngland · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 06:44 PM »

By the time we move, it'll be too late for me to trap!

Nice lookin' bait all.

Dozindoug · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 09:14 PM »

Hey Imissedem,got two fifty's off of Tom C, just have to drill them and set them in the stream. Hope your coming up to play on Saturday night,some darts, some beer and some more of your missed shots

you suc......

Love ya Buddy!

pikeking · « **Reply #47 on:** Nov 11, 2008, 09:38 PM »

Well our traps have been soaking for 4 days tomorrow. We are going to check them after work (yes I finally went back to work on Monday, after 2 1/2 months) We are hoping to have a few fish in our traps. I am getting sick of them disapearing on us. I hope the guy doesn't get caught!!!

Roncarr · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 05:25 AM »

pulled two traps none in one 23 in the other 3 to 4 1/2 inch little goldies not bad but waiting for the mother load

jeepsw1 · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 07:02 AM »

anybody ever try this stuff, might give it a shot. It's about the same price as the stuff in the pet shops, and looks to be desined for bait tanks.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_97513?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT&cmid=PP_P0_2

FishingNewEngland · « **Reply #50 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 07:23 AM »

Can I trap minnows during the winter months? I'm moving to the house on the lake in December. I can certainly drop a trap once I move but will it be too late for the bait?

7 plus larry · « **Reply #51 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 08:11 AM »

Quote from: FishingNewEngland on Nov 12, 2008, 07:23 AM

Can I trap minnows during the winter months? I'm moving to the house on the lake in December. I can certainly drop a trap once I move but will it be too late for the bait?

I dont see why not

Pike Bait · « **Reply #52 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 10:30 AM »

I've actually used the "finer shiner" in the past...worked very well.

This product looks very similar to that....same company.

Roncarr · « **Reply #53 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 02:02 PM »

Quote from: jeepsw1 on Nov 12, 2008, 07:02 AM

anybody ever try this stuff, might give it a shot. It's about the same price as the stuff in the pet shops, and looks to be desined for bait tanks.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_97513?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT&cmid=PP_P0_2

I've been using it for years with tap water no problems it keeps their body slime up and electrolites too .
I've been using shad keeper lately as bass pro sells it in a bigger container . the flw tour has a similar product that was greenish blue that worked well also .

jeepsw1 · « **Reply #54 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 06:25 PM »

try this for a light in you shiner traps
(this was untested by me, just found it on the web, do not know if it actually works)

Imissedem · « **Reply #55 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 06:36 PM »

Looks like i will be buying some mountain dew jeeps.looks pretty cool.But glow sticks at a buck a piece isn`t to bad.How you making out?

MUNICH · « **Reply #56 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 06:40 PM »

That is pretty crazy.

jeepsw1 · « **Reply #57 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 07:12 PM »

Quote from: Imissedem on Nov 12, 2008, 06:36 PM

Looks like i will be buying some mountain dew jeeps.looks pretty cool.But glow sticks at a buck a piece isn`t to bad.How you making out?

I took the day off from work to visit the doctors, so i didn't check my traps...work is over an hour away from me in Douglas, MA....thinking of throwing a trap into Wallum ,but have to read up on the RI regs.

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #58 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 07:22 PM »

Quote from: jeepsw1 on Nov 12, 2008, 06:25 PM

try this for a light in you shiner traps
(this was untested by me, just found it on the web, do not know if it actually works)

That's fake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNofrub_sQg&feature=related
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYvNDrZupXw&feature=related

MUNICH · « **Reply #59 on:** Nov 12, 2008, 07:25 PM »

And there goes my hopes out the window.

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