Never Buy Minnows again. Free Bait for Ice Fishing

In this video I'll show how I trap minnows for ice Fishing, with minnows becoming hard to get and very expensive, this will save you some money.

[@glennkrzeminski7539]

Thanks for the info! Watching you step over the hole at the end invited trouble. It reminded me of a woodsman’s maxim I learned. Never step on what you can step over. Never step over what you can step around.

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks for the kind words !!!

[@Boatfisher21]

Just moved to white lake from Newfoundland , your videos are going to help me tremendously this season, thanks so much for being so informative and tight lines Galen , will be following along for the next one , cheers !!

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks you very much for such a supportive comment. I really appreciate it. Funny I almost moved to Nova Scotia during COVID But didn’t work out. Glad to help it’s nice to pass on some info to fellow outdoorsman like myself Take care

[@ToughCountry]

Awesome video man! Very good information on how to properly trap minnows through the ice. I have never done this before and might have to give it a go!

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks so much man means a lot. Ya it’s definitely worth it to stock up, getting harder to rely on good bait shop. Now we can salt them and take them anywhere as well Hopefully see ya on the ice this winter!

[@frankazevedo7983]

Really enjoyed this video Galen. It had loads of information. Most of us are constantly learning this sport and me personally really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with your followers.

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks a lot. As I get better at making videos I’m hoping to be more detailed on how I fish etc etc. comments and positivity like yours keep me going !!!!!

[@Puukko79]

I've been looking at catching minnows in winter like a dog looking at a stick stuck in the ice. Great video. Cheers!

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks for watching!!!!

[@pigweed000]

Thanks for the straightforward instruction. It's quite the inspiration for me to go find my minnow trap.

[@GalensFishing]

Awesome. I hope you do it’s a great way just to get out and have fun Take care

[@TheBigFishEnergy]

This is excellent man, great info and tips in the video. Awesome work brother. Inspires me to do this in my zone I'm going to check the regs

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks man really appreciate the support!!!!!! As far as I know you would be good as long as public land and within your limits etc

[@theunluckyfisherman4845]

Sweet video man, definitely gonna try this. Good luck this season👍🏻

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks alot, hoping works out for you. Good luck to you to !

[@avid.venture]

That’s awesome! Great info for anyone wanting to try it out. Right on

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks ya I hope helps people save money !

[@avid.venture]

@@GalensFishing oh for sure! I’ll have to search up if there’s some money harvesting allowed around me. I’ve got some ice fishing videos as well that you’d probably enjoy 🤙🏻 tight lines my man

[@letsgofishingboys8756]

Amazing! I gotta start doing this!

[@GalensFishing]

Ya it’s so rewarding saves time and money in the long run

[@jcolo3487]

Definitely going to try this. Thanks!

[@GalensFishing]

Good luck !!! Hopefully ya get some Be sure to subscribe for more videos

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Nice video! Great job

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks alot !!!!!!

[@banjohappy]

Can't do this in NY anymore. You have to buy certified bait from a dealer and carry receipt with date of purchase (good for one week only). If you catch your own bait fish, you have to use it right away in the same water where you caught it. The DEC is afraid of spreading disease from one body of water to another. Even if you catch bait one day and take it home and use it in the same water the next day they don't allow it. If you take it overland, they assume you caught it somewhere else and you get a ticket.

[@GalensFishing]

Ya we are very lucky. As far as I know Ontario is only province in Canada allowing live bait use. But we have zones here. I can’t take these minnows outside of my zone unless they are salted. We just recently have been allowed to take are own dead minnows outside of are zone. Won’t be long we will not be allowed either ! Tight lines Thanks for watching!!!

[@charlesronk2989]

Michigan has similar laws. They also don't allow cast nets to catch minnows. Which only encourages people to catch and transport. If they don't want you transporting bait, then make it as easy as possible for people to catch their own bait on the lakes they fish. Because where I live in southern Michigan you would have to drive over an hour to go get minnows.

[@GalensFishing]

@charlesronk2989 weird rules for sure, we're lucky to be the only province left in Canada allowed to use live bait, the rest of the country is dead bait only has to be salted or cured crazy

[@charlesronk2989]

@@GalensFishing As a kid we would go to Wakami Lake Provincial Park every year the first two weeks of July. The Mayflies would hatch and we would troll #0 & #1 mepps spinners. We would catch like 30 Lake Whitefish each evening. That is what started me into fishing. 😀

[@Crappie_Hunter_Seeker]

Nice Galen ! That will save you some money !

[@GalensFishing]

Definitely they go up every year and are harder to get when busy Thank you for watching

[@iratherbfishin]

Great job on harvesting your ice fishing bait

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks for watching!!! Very rewarding for sure !

[@foonus406]

Used to have access to a property that had a pond that was spring fed. In the early winter you could go to the bank the warm oxygenated water was seeping under and knock in the ice, you would see thousands of them there for the scooping. Unfortunately we are not allowed to use live bait here - par for the course in overregulated Alberta.

[@GalensFishing]

Thats really cool. But sad all the rules today. We are lucky for now here !!!

[@johnthroop2092]

excellent video, I don't know of any ponds here in southern Michigan, but I do live beside a lake with a fishable channel about 6 foot deep!! Do you happen to dig your own wigglers?

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks for watching!!!!!! Ya I go out in the yard at night after it rains and worms are always on top of the grass No digging just have to be quick Most lakes will have minnows in winter as well it’s just harder to find the area there in to set your trap. Small ponds are almost guaranteed

[@marknevells7821]

💯 agree the black coated traps suck idk if it's what they coat it with or what but only catch 1/2 if that with that junk lol

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks. Ya I'm not sure if that's what they use for crawdads or something but they gotta stop selling them as minnow traps

[@ros335]

I love it! Now how did you get the ice on the lake? 😂 I’m jealous and can’t wait to try it next year

[@GalensFishing]

We’re lucky here the ice freezes early Thanks for watching!

[@stixprogaming2718]

Great video, people have too be careful, you need a minimum of 4 inches too walk on ice, stay safe and have fun!

[@GalensFishing]

Definitely 💯 Safety first. Thanks 🙏

[@rocb4222]

Thank you sir,always wanted to trap my minnows,should do a summer one also

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks a lot for the positivity!!!!!! Ya I want to do a leech and crayfish video as well !

[@zone3adk872]

Great vid! I'm looking forward to trying to catch some winter bait! Is there a reason you use bread instead of dry dog food for bait? In the summer that is all I use. It holds up longer than bread.

[@GalensFishing]

I find the dog food kind of makes the minnow water gross and harder to seperate from the minnows. The bread is basically all gone after fills up. The ends of the load hold up better. Dog food definitely lasts longer in water just gross to remove in my opinion. I’m picky lol Tight lines hopefully you get your own supply !!!

[@jeffmarsh6363]

Just found your channel. Nice presentation. Will check out your videos. I have subscribed. Tight Lines

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks better content coming this winter ❄️ Thanks a lot !!!!!!!

[@gregpop6451]

Galen, I recognize your trap to be one of our Gee's G-40 galvanized minnow traps. I'm curious about where you got your trap and how long you've been using it? Thanks Greg Popovice Tackle Factory The manufacturer of the Original Gee's G-40 products

[@GalensFishing]

It was my grandfathers He’s in a home now but just turned 100 He’s probably had for a while Grabbed when his estate was closed out Any more info appreciated

[@gregpop6451]

does the big ring have any letters stamped on it. @@GalensFishing

[@rybolov78]

Hi! It's so crazy fishing!!!

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks man !!! Bowman’s outfitters if you want to come one day !!!

[@rybolov78]

@@GalensFishingThanks you!

[@rodneywhiting4049]

Awesome video Dan only thing was the wind blowing was hard to hear you

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks ya it was blowing pretty good 😊

[@derickchristensen3219]

Looks like you're 4 minnows over the limit buddy. 😂

[@GalensFishing]

I’ll use them up quick enough!!!!! lol 😂

[@mooseguyable]

You can also make a simple minnow trap at home using materials like plastic bottles or wire mesh. Create a funnel entrance to the trap, and place it in the water with bait inside.

[@GalensFishing]

Awesome !!!! 😎 any way to save money is a bonus!!!!!

[@shanewells9067]

Nice

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@RogueStatusX]

FYI - if you're gonna trap your own minnows INVEST IN A GOOD BUBBLER. I use the Frabill premium portable aerator, it even keeps my monster suckers for tipups alive for weeks at a time with pellet fish food

[@GalensFishing]

Thanks 🙏 I have a bubbler I put on after from an old fish tank should have shown in video Definitely worth it

[@RogueStatusX]

yeah some people aren't going to put 2 and 2 together and wake up with basin or bucket full of dead minnows lmfao. thats how i learned unfortunately @@GalensFishing

[@alanruechel2240]

Best part is fresh and lively bait always catch more fish

[@GalensFishing]

Yep 👍. The bait I get at bait shops dies the next day

[@user-cc9ed6rj6d]

maybe this is a stupid question but do all lakes have minnows like this or similar?

[@GalensFishing]

In the winter time minnows move to ponds and small lakes were there is lots of oxygen In the summertime almost every small river or creek has minnows in it Thanks for watching

[@user-ny5fr7cn2k]

Had all my bait taken last year in NY while setting up tip ups because I forgot my bait receipt smh

[@GalensFishing]

Ya that sucks. We only need a receipt if we leave are zone. And I have to buy minnows if not in my zone. Crazy rules. Lucky tho we are only province left in Canada allowed live bait ! Thanks for watching

[@eduffy4937]

How do you pick out the sticklebacks? Lol we get 80 of those per 100 minnows here in northern mn

[@GalensFishing]

If it's that bad I switch to a different pond. The ponds with bigger minnows usually have very little. There a pain that's for sure. Thanks alot for watching

[@GalensFishing]

Or try deeper water. But trap still just under the ice

[@ryannelson6524]

Great video man I make my own traps here in mn I use dog food for bait I set them right next to my beaver traps lol I fish way to much to buy minnows at 8$ a dozen

[@ryannelson6524]

I make a frame out of 2×2s with expanded metal screwed to it so it floats then I just dump afew dozen at a time in the strainer small minnows ,weeds,sticklebacks all go thru just leaving perfect walleye / trout minnows

[@GalensFishing]

@ryannelson6524 awesom I’ll have to try building my own. We’re $10 to $12 a dozen here now. It’s crazy definitely can’t afford to buy them Good luck fishing this winter thanks for watching

[@johnbozak1662]

Why don’t you just tie a big red balloon to the trap also buddy! Ha ha ! Right along the highway. Ha you must like buyin traps then, cuz over here in my part of Ontario they’d be gone. Listen, find yourself a nice quiet little back lake or pond make yourself some homemade traps 12”x20” max and set them on the bottom with no dam rope or string tied to em and shove em under the ice so no one can see em. That way if some jerk does come along he looks down the hole and sees nothing. Figures someone was trapping but has moved on. Make yourself a hook on a pole and simply feel under the ice and hook it back. No more stolen traps. Catchin big suckers works best if your traps are on the bottom. Unless you want little dace like buddy is catchin here. Ok for speckles or splake, but if your after big lakers like me the bigger the bait the bigger the trout. Big suckers this year 26 bucks a dozen! No frickin way man

[@GalensFishing]

We are very lucky, been using this spot for years no issues, few local guys use it so it's well known spot thanks for watching and all the info!

[@joesummers9864]

Do you have to count them on the ice for your legal limit before you transport them home

[@GalensFishing]

You should if you think your over definitely, I ended up with 89. Thanks for watching

[@tiredredneck8159]

Dogwfoods pretty killer too

[@GalensFishing]

Ya definitely 👍 Next best option! Last longer to

[@dontransue9843]

what was your bait?

[@GalensFishing]

Bread

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[@HmoobGaming]

Where to buy that minnow trap?

[@GalensFishing]

Probably best to order online. The big stores sell the ones that are poor quality. Usually smaller tackle shops carry these ones because they know what works

[@banjohappy]

They are manufactured in Fillmore, NY.

[@GalensFishing]

@banjohappy good to know. I’m gonna see if I can order some directly from them !!!

[@ChickenParm152]

they outlawed this in ny

[@GalensFishing]

That is really sad. Unfortunately we likely will loose this right as well. We are the only province left in Canada allowed to fish with live bait as far as I know

[@steveneddy9492]

Don't pull up on your SUV hatch when cold it ruins the arms on it. Go slow when cold

[@GalensFishing]

Nice 👍 Thanks 🙏

[@mainemonty]

i am so lazy about using the traps when i go out ice fishing

[@GalensFishing]

I like to get my limit so I’m good for a few weeks! Thanks for watching We all get lazy lol 😆

[@mainemonty]

Least you got some ice...southern and mid coast maine still not so good...cold then hot ..then cold..50 degrees today...bummer...cheers bud@@GalensFishing

[@GalensFishing]

@@mainemonty ya we are very lucky always early ice in are area Cheers 🍻

[@dennisschmidt3859]

Does that make you a master baiter??

[@GalensFishing]

Definitely 💯 lol 😂

[@tiredredneck8159]

It's illegal to leave minnow traps out overnight here in ontario I do believe.

[@GalensFishing]

There is a lot of misinformation about this but the rule states one baitfish trap can be used day or night. We have a local conservation officer and she says good to go but if want to check it’s under page 16 of the regulations Thanks a lot for watching!

[@jonathantheunacceptable4259]

No it's not, you info just has to be attached in case mnr needs to contact you about it. It's really not that hard to look up the fishing rules and regs for yourself

[@GalensFishing]

@@jonathantheunacceptable4259 definitely not hard to look up. I hear you. The wording gets people or looking on google not the actual regs. All good 😊 better safe then sorry Tight lines Guys !!!

[@tiredredneck8159]

@@jonathantheunacceptable4259 no sheeeet reallyyyyyyyyyyy

[@jonathantheunacceptable4259]

@@tiredredneck8159 awe Mr butt hurt lol

[@strikerz2912]

Never heard that you can only have 120 minnows,lol.

[@GalensFishing]

Ya in Ontario that’s your limit unfortunately. Hard to count little buggers. It’s under bait harvest in the regulations Crazy rules. Easy to get into trouble Thanks for watching

[@dgrasser]

Good way to spread diseases to other lakes.

[@GalensFishing]

Ya definitely. We are not allowed to transport them out of are bait zone unless salted Thanks for watching!

[@haywoodjablowmee3143]

Ya that’s illegal in MN.. you know because freedom!!

[@GalensFishing]

Sad 😢 We probably will loose are rights to doing it eventually as well 😢