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Pocket set bait for mink and coons #8247493
10/28/24 10:36 PM
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I'm looking for some recommendations for bait to use in pocket sets for mink and coon. Does anyone have any they made or stuff I can get easily?

Re: Pocket set bait for mink and coons [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #8247502
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I've used bait shrimp in pockets and had really good luck.


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Re: Pocket set bait for mink and coons [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #8247740
10/29/24 10:20 AM
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Half a muskrat works great, I’ve used cheap tuna in oil as well as bait shrimp as well.


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Re: Pocket set bait for mink and coons [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #8247921
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For the mink? Minnows have a high appeal to them. Coon? any fresh type of fish will work. There are alot of good prepared coon and mink baits on the market. A healthy shot of coon lure is also a good idea for the baited pocket sets. Good luck.

Re: Pocket set bait for mink and coons [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #8248997
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Fish!.

Re: Pocket set bait for mink and coons [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #8252257
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When yall say bait shrimp do you mean like the stuff you buy for catfishing from Walmart?


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Re: Pocket set bait for mink and coons [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #8253234
11/04/24 07:17 AM
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TrapperE yes.
Also talk to bait shops and see if they will save dead minnows for you.
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Re: Pocket set bait for mink and coons [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #8257027
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alrighty, thanks for the info


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Re: Pocket set bait for mink and coons [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #8266379
11/20/24 07:11 AM
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TrapperE, we have Hyvee grocery stores in this area but I’m sure other stores have this too. In frozen food section I found a bag of whole frozen smelt. I don’t know what they cost now but used to be about $5 for a 3lb bag and they are basically large minnows gutted and frozen. One bag makes a whole lot of mink and coon sets.
Sometimes when scrounging for bait you have to get a little creative.
Jim


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Re: Pocket set bait for mink and coons [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #8267564
11/21/24 02:18 PM
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that sounds like a great idea! i dont think ive ever seen smelt but we have talapia fillets that might be good if there cheap


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