Pond Boss Forums FISH & FISHING Fly Fishing & Other Fish Species Channel catfish growth in small BG/LMB ponds

One thing that I found out with tube or barrel shaped minnow traps is that the trap needs to be placed with it's openings parallel to the bank, not with one opening pointed to deep water.

Water depth also plays a part. For FHM, I've found that traps placed in water that barely covers the traps to water that is 2', maybe 3' is best.

If I want to catch crayfish? Leave the trap over night and bait with fish or meat products. I have caught them in traps baited with pellets, but other bait works better.