Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations New pond owner, where to start?

2 tips for the minnow trap. 1) I have had very little success when using a black minnow trap. I have had great success when using the galvanized or silver minnow traps 2) Place the minnow in shallow water, using bread, dry cat or dog food, or commercial fish food if you are feeding the fish in the pond but more importantly have the openings of the trap parallel to the shore, vs. going from shallow to deep water. I have caught minnows in that galvanized trap, with no bait in the trap as long as the openings are parallel to the shore.

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