Ohioguy25 Posted August 13, 2020 Author Posted August 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Bluebasser86 said: Throw net usually. I usually set it in the bottom of my kayak when I'm paddling somewhere. You throw it from your kayak? Have you ever tried minnow traps w bread? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 13, 2020 Global Moderator Posted August 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Ohioguy25 said: You throw it from your kayak? Have you ever tried minnow traps w bread? No, from shore. I haven't used a minnow trap. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted August 13, 2020 Global Moderator Posted August 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Ohioguy25 said: You throw it from your kayak? Have you ever tried minnow traps w bread? 3 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said: No, from shore. I haven't used a minnow trap. Minnow traps work well, I hang one off my dock and can usually get shiners in 10-15 minutes. Thou shalt not attempt throwing a cast net from a kayak (I wish I could say I hadn’t tried it). Even my fiancé’s big kayak you can stand in, its a bad idea. I throw a cast net into some very shallow shoals and catch shiners stone rollers and creek chubs, like 1-3 inches of water. Just walk out there into the shoals and watch for flashes or jumping minnows. 1/4 mesh net is best for these slender shaped minnows but they are expensive. When throwing a net into super shallow water, you will rip it to shreds fairly quick so I use the cheaper 3/8” mesh. Quote
Ohioguy25 Posted October 2, 2020 Author Posted October 2, 2020 On 8/12/2020 at 9:42 AM, TnRiver46 said: If you catch your minnows in the same river you fish, they will stay alive for a few days in a bucket with bubbler . I’ve had my buddy drop off buckets full on my front porch in the summer that I used a day later Just picked one of these up from Cabelas - https://www.amazon.com/ENGEL-Live-Cooler-speed-Aerator/dp/B07YYY2KCG Also ordered this aerator off of Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/KEDSUM-Aquarium-Rechargeable-Portable-Transportation/dp/B07SB4MLJ6 Any experience w or knowledge of that brand cooler? I tried using a regular cheap soft sided zipper cooler with a hard inside but water was sloshing around everywhere, I was soaked by the time I got to the spot. This has a seal, locks and is insulated plus has bubbler hook up and insert on top. Just a little pricy, I paid $60 for the cooler. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted October 3, 2020 Global Moderator Posted October 3, 2020 I have a buddy with that cooler and he loves it. Also Scott Martin endorses Engel coolers 1 Quote
Ohioguy25 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 Just now, TnRiver46 said: I have a buddy with that cooler and he loves it. Also Scott Martin endorses Engel coolers Yeah it’s super nice, perfect size too I can take on my kayak no prob Quote
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