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Any advice on how to trap small bullheads? They are currently anywhere from 1 to 2 inches in length. I can see swarms of them swimming all around the pond.
is a minnow trap or 10 a viable option? If so, what to use for bait?
Thanks,
Dan
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If you have a helper, look into a 1/8" or 3/16" mesh minnow seine.....
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I netted several dozen swimming in tight balls in my pond already this year. Look like ideal forage for everything - but couldn't help myself removing them. Hate to think how many I've missed...
Yes, baited minnow traps will work for BH collection in my experience. Pellets worked well for me - if those aren't available might try pet food or beef/chicken/turkey liver.
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Shotgun also works for them swimming in small balls.
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It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
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I've had a fair amount of success with a cloverleaf minnow trap in the shallow areas where the bullheads were seen. No bait - just pulled it up every day to do "good fish/bad fish" sorting. I did try some stinkbait as an experiment but came up empty. I also tried the 12 gauge (with steel shot, of course) and only peppered about 10% of the swarm. Maybe I was using the wrong choke? 
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