I buy my minnow traps at �Sportsmans Warehouse� for $9. They are even dipped in a black plastic material to cover the fine steel mesh. To be honest with you ------- I don�t know how they can sell them that cheap??
I place a small amount of fish pellets into a 1 X 2 inch very fine plastic canvas container my wife makes. Use bread ties to fasten to inside of trap and your� in business.