Here is a mink set I like to use. It is where a bridge wall meets a banks that is steep, I poke in a pocket set right where they meet, put a small pencil sized stick on the dog which I put at the dog with the dog being opposite the pocket set.

No need for the pocket, just set the wall.

I have just dragged my heel down along the wall making a trail of sorts and did ok.

Can't beat the pockets sets for mink here in iowa

Pocket sets are my go to for mink and coon. Easy to make and highly effective.

What if you use a snare any thoughts ?

Can't use snares that small here in Iowa.Because of Deer stops.
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I can't remember who, but there is someone on here that has mastered mink snaring. I remember seeing pictures of his set up and locations.

That would probably be Mr Space

We have a lot of spots like that but the water is usually deeper. Bottom edge set then?