I use dry dog or cat chow. You can wrap it in something that will keep the
bait together as well as get the smell of the bait to the fish. I Place the
bait in disposable paper coffee filters and tie it closed with string or a
rubber band. It's pretty sturdy but also environmentally friendly.
David
----- Original Message -----
From: <Moontanman_at_aol.com>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 8:40 AM
Subject: NANFA-- Minnow trap bait
> I have been trying to catch some madtoms in a minnow trap but with no luck
at
> all. What is the best trap bait for madtoms and other small catfish? I set
my
> trap where I know there are madtoms but I get nothing at all except maybe
a
> crayfish or a shrimp.
>
> Moon
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