Minnow Bait Articles & Videos

• How to Buy Minnows in NYS

  New York State has hundreds of lakes, rivers and small estuaries. From the mountain lakes and rivers of the Adirondacks to the Finger Lakes of the central part of the state, anglers can fish for species such as bass, pike, walleye, perch, c… read more

• How to Catch a Perch With Dead Minnows

  Perch vary in size, but typically range in diameter from 6 to 9 inches; some species reach up to 10 to 12 inches or more. Known for stealing bait, perch have a tendency to "perch" up from a hidden location and steal bits of bait, if not the… read more

• How to Buy Frozen Minnows

  Minnows are an ideal bait fish because of their size, cheap price tag and appeal among a cross section of fish. Fisherman and anglers who fish regularly with minnows can benefit from purchasing frozen blocks. Tackle stores and online retail… read more

• How to Raise Baitfish Minnows

  Anglers can save money if they raise their own bait fish, and minnows can be sold as bait for a profit. The cost of raising bait fish is usually less than the price paid in a retail store. read more

• How to Keep Minnows Caught From a Stream

  Visit the shoreline of any water source, including freshwater and saltwater streams, and you'll find minnows. Minnows are prey to fish such as the bluegill and largemouth bass. Catch minnows upstream, and then carry them downsteam to fish d… read more

• How to Buy Minnows for Bait Fishing in Britain

  You can fish with live bait, such as minnows, in Britain if you choose, depending on the species you are fishing for and the region in which you want to fish. Anglers can find minnows at many fishing gear and bait/tackle shops throughout th… read more

• How to Make a Minnow Bait Tank

  Minnows are small fish. Swimming in schools along the banks and coastlines of freshwater and saltwater rivers, lakes and ponds, minnows are prey to larger fish such as the bluegill and largemouth bass. Minnows are easy to store in a tank an… read more

• How to Buy Fathead Minnows

  Fatheads prefer mid-water and lower-depth streams, lakes and ponds. They are identified by a rounded snout, short rounded fins and a darkening along the mid-line of the back. Fatheads can thrive in high temperatures and low oxygen levels, b… read more

• How to Rig Mud Minnows

  Mud minnows are a family of small fish native to North America popular with live bait fishermen. They live in rivers, creeks and lakes and get their name from the muddy, shallow water they inhabit. Mud minnows are well-adapted for the low o… read more

• How to Trap Mud Minnows

  Mud minnows are a family of fish which can be found in shallow, often muddy fresh water across the Northern Hemisphere. They make great bait, and can easily be caught with a mud minnow trap. The minnow trap consists of a wire or plastic bas… read more

• How to Attract Minnows

  A minnow is a broad term used to a describe small fish. Larger fish feed on minnows, so minnows form schools along the banks and coastlines of freshwater and saltwater sources. Minnows are easy to attract and store. If you keep the minnows… read more

• How to Buy Minnows for Baitfishing

  The difference between a good fisherman and a good one lies, at least in part, in the bait he uses. If you want an excellent catch, fish with healthy minnows from a reputable bait shop. Take care of those minnows by transporting them carefu… read more

• How to Raise Minnows for Bait

  Minnows are one of the most versatile baits for a fisherman. They can be hooked to catch almost anything. Best of all, they are easy to raise. Minnows are hardy fish that can tolerate temperatures from below freezing to above 90 degrees Fah… read more

• How to Use Minnows As Bait

  Various species of minnows exist in ponds, lakes, rivers and streams in the wild. Minnows will attract the attention of multiple game fish species such as pike, bass, crappie, perch and pickerel. Varieties such as the fathead minnow, hornyh… read more

• How to Rig Minnows

  Minnows are frequently used as live bait. These small fish are attractive to many larger types of fish and can be purchased from bait shops almost anywhere. Minnows are also much easier to rig than worms because they aren't slimy and requir… read more

• Common Stream Minnows

  The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website states that the minnow family of fishes includes approximately 2,100 different species in Eurasia, Africa and North America. Over 230 of these various species of minnows exist in the United… read more

• How to Make a Minnow Fish Trap

  Live minnows make great fishing bait. So, when heading out fishing, many anglers stop by a bait shop to pick some up. However, when on a long wilderness fishing trip, anglers can't walk into a convenient curbside bait shop. When no bait sho… read more

• How to Bait a Minnow Trap

  Catching minnows in a trap is a great way to save money while always having minnows on hand without making a trip to the bait shop. It also ensures that the minnows you use for fishing are the same as those found in the lake. Learning how t… read more

• How to Make a Minnow Trap Out of Wire

  To make a simple minnow trap, all you need is a few items from the sporting good store, or you may even have the supplies you need readily available in your own home or garage. By making your own minnow trap, you can save a lot of money rat… read more

• How to Make Crappie Bait

  Crappies are popular panfish that are fun to catch, and they take a variety of bait and lures. A great method of consistently catching crappies is to use a bobber or float to suspend bait in the water. Read on to learn about a crappie bait… read more

• How to Raise Fishing Minnows

  Raising minnows as bait is a low-maintenance but cost-effective project for individuals ranging from the frequent angler to the child looking for a small-time job. Individuals with the natural resources of a pond oftentimes only have to wor… read more

• How to Bait a Saltwater Minnow Trap

  Catching your own minnows is a great way to save money on bait and have fresh minnows at your disposal. Saltwater minnows such as pinfish and mullet have a strong sense of smell and will home in on your minnow trap if properly baited. read more

• How to Preserve Minnows for Bait

  Every fishing enthusiast has had to deal with spoiled and wasted bait. They've spent their time and energy actually catching minnows or other small fish to use in sport fishing, but what happens when bait fish go bad before you can use them… read more

• How to Make a Minnow Trap

  Nothing beats live bait for catching fish. That's why experienced anglers prefer minnows, worms, leaches and crayfish. You can buy elaborate minnow traps at your local tackle shop, but it's almost as easy to make one yourself. All it takes… read more

• How to Make a Homemade Minnow Trap

  Minnows make great bait for catching larger fish. If you don't want to spend money on minnows at the bait shop, you can make your own trap out of common household materials. This homemade trap takes just a few minutes to make, and if you le… read more

• How to Fish With Minnows

  Minnows make excellent live bait for many species of fish. Largemouth and smallmouth bass as well as crappie, pike, pickerel and trout can be caught using minnows. There is a correct way to hook minnows when using them as bait; they can be… read more