09-02-2006, 11:43 AM
[cool][#0000ff]We did get quite a few in the traps but the placement of the traps was critical. You can see minnows cruising out a short distance from shore, but when you toss out a trap it sometimes disappears in the deep green algae and the minnows swim right over it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You need to look for the shallow areas, in between the ramp and the camping point with the "facilities". The shallows warm first in the cooling water and the minnows seemed to be thicker there and easier to get into with the traps.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We used plain old bread pieces and added a few bits of dry dog good for extra flavor. I have done well with plain bread though. Some guys like to squirt some crawdad or anchovy oil on the bread for added attraction.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The way to go is to toss out a trap and then check it in about 15 minutes. No minnows...move the trap. If it is a good spot you will get some quickly. If not, you will have an empty trap after an hour.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You need to look for the shallow areas, in between the ramp and the camping point with the "facilities". The shallows warm first in the cooling water and the minnows seemed to be thicker there and easier to get into with the traps.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We used plain old bread pieces and added a few bits of dry dog good for extra flavor. I have done well with plain bread though. Some guys like to squirt some crawdad or anchovy oil on the bread for added attraction.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The way to go is to toss out a trap and then check it in about 15 minutes. No minnows...move the trap. If it is a good spot you will get some quickly. If not, you will have an empty trap after an hour.[/#0000ff]
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