Minnow Trap

[Tyrel26]

Ok here is how I made my minnow trap, its not fancy but it works and it cost under $2.00 to make. I know there are ways to make this trap better but it works so if its not broke don't fix it lol.

PLEASE REMEMBER: Some snakes will get into these traps so please set these traps in shallow enough water to allow breathing room for a captured snake. We want to catch snake food, not drown snakes.

ALSO: know what type of fish you catch, some of the tiny little fish that get caught in these traps are endangered, please know what you feed your snake for more than just the snakes sake.

CAUTION: if you are not an adult please ask one for help

what you'll need (feel free to improvise)
-pail with lid (any kind will do)
-fly mesh (use an old fly screen from a window or just buy some at a
hardware store, this is where i spent my $2.00 lol)
-wire or paperclips
-string
-rubber bands
-needle and thread

Tools:
-drill or a candle and nail held with pliers to burn holes
-knife
-tape (not necessary but it helps)

Ok here we go:

my pail and screen/mesh



Cut the bottom out of the pail with the knife (be very careful)



Drill/melt* holes around the edge you left
* light the candle, hold the nail with pliers and when its hot just burn the holes through



Next take your wire and make a nice circle, and cut a hole in a piece of your mesh (20"x20" worked for me but it depends on the size of the pail, just make sure you have enough to make a nice funnel shape)

my wire