Gee-Feets G-40 Minnow Trap

I've used this minnow trap at the dock where I keep my boat. Whether I put bait in the trap or not this trap does not disappoint. Every time I check the trap I find 15 to 25 "killies" (bait fish) inside and have even caught a few crabs and eels with it. It's very sturdy and durable and easy to use. I recommend this product to anyone looking to catch their own live bait

I put a small piece of Spam in this trap and dropped the trap just below the water surface on the edge of a small lake. I used the trap 3 times and each time I got 15 to 20+ shads that were about one inch long. Landed 5 bass with these live baits trolling around the lake. The construction and function of this trap far exceeded my expectations. Catching live baits beats going to the bait shop and risking dead bait fish before you arrive at the fishing hole. Highly recommended.

Would I buy again- Yes They are built well like the older ones I inherited from my dad.-- They do work. I ordered two. 1) I do have a few nitpicks though--- Whoever decided how to ship these needs a refresher-- These things were telescoped so tightly together I actually cut myself trying to pull them apart- they are stacked & shipped like harbor freight buckets and they were stuck together even tighter-- could not get them apart without a LOT of pull 2) Many states require a label or owner ID placard attached to the trap. A small square piece of aluminum with clips that can be etched with an engraver or Dremel would have been nice..maybe the shipping guy can be reassigned this job rather than be laid off.

It is very well made, closes tighter than others I have used, and seems to catch more minnows. It has no welded parts (potential weak areas) and is made of true wire screen rather than expanded metal so it is easier for the minnows to see the bait. I was initially concerned about the galvanizing holding up in saltwater but with simply rinsing the traps after use this has not been an issue.

I recently used a minnow trap and was amazed by its effectiveness. After enjoying a rotisserie chicken, I decided to put the remnants in the trap and set it out, deploying it by tying it to a 1/8 inch nylon rope at various depths. To my surprise, it caught a wide variety of fish species! I managed to catch mud minnows, baby sheepshead, shrimp, and several other types of fish. Interestingly, the depth floating at the surface caught the most fish. The trap worked exceptionally well, attracting and holding a diverse range of aquatic life. If you're looking for a reliable and effective minnow trap, this one does the job brilliantly. It's easy to use and delivers impressive results. Highly recommended for anyone needing a dependable way to catch various types of fish.

Love using live minnows or fry for bait. Especially when fishing for catfish. Catfish love eating the food they're use to eating, a lot of smaller fish. This trap is very effective for catching those small fish. I find it very effective using bread or small dog food. I used one of those bags you get when you buy three or 4 packaged garlic bulbs. Stuff your bread or dog food in there, use a twist tie, and secure it inside the trap so that it hangs away from the wall of the trap. This is important because if the bait is pressed up against the side, a lot of minnows will attack the bait from outside the trap where it presses against the side. You want to lure them to the middle of the trap. When you toss the trap in the water, try to ensure the bait is hanging in the middle of the trap. Have included some pictures to help. Happy fishing.

I purchased the Gee's minnow trap through Amazon. When received, I noticed that there was nothing to hold the two pieces together. I considered sending it back to Amazon, but after seeing the product demonstration on YouTube, decided to call the manufacturer the Tackle Factory to complain about the missing snaps. Greg from Tackle Factory was very helpful. He explained that they sell the traps with the snaps attached via a twist tie. In addition, he went on to explain that they do not sell via Amazon, and that Amazon is not one of their authorized distributors. Sometime after the traps left their factory, the snAps were removed. Not only did he make my order whole, he included some extra unexpected goodies, all I had to pay was the freight. The Tackle Factory ought to be proud of Greg, he makes their business shine. I will purchase my items directly from the Tackle Factory in the future. THANK YOU Greg!!! PS this is a quality product. Very well made, and it will be around for years of use.

***Totally gone after 2 seasons as a pond pump filter. Used spring to fall, stored indoors for the winter.*** I have no doubt this would make a great minnow trap, but I used it for a pond pump filter. I closed one end, and pushed a 1" foot valve in the other. Used a stainless hose clamp to seal it off and bingo! I'm going to fill the bottom with some gravel so it will stand vertically. Update...works great! Filter ran the whole summer and it was completely free from leaves, debris, and scum. Cleaned it off for winter storage and it is now back out and running again this year.