Peachgrower had sent me a message asking about minnow traps. Thought I would post my reply in this thread in case some of the newer members have not seen the thread.
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I have three (edit: actually 4) different brands of minnow traps and the ones I like best are the Gee's.
Gee's traps If you want to trap slightly larger fish I cut the opening out slightly larger. I just moved a couple 4" RES that I caught in a trap tonight out of my forage pond into my main pond and I think I have about a 1 3/4" opening in that trap. I also have a couple of standard 1" opening traps in the pond (the way they come) and I get GS in them but rarely a RES.
Be aware that if you cut the opening out larger than 1" it may be illegal to use in public waters. That is why nearly all minnow traps are 1" opening. That is what most states specify as maximum to be legally used in public water.
Hint: check Ebay if interested in multiple traps. Some pretty good deals if you buy package of 6. You can't have too many. Great for checking how your YOY fish are doing. Having more than one you can set multiple traps at different depths, different areas, different baits, different ponds. Modify some with larger openings, others not.
