The tubular minnow trap works for minnows and crayfish if you open the holes to let the crayfish in, they are too small otherwise. I have found that it is best to find a place with cover(dock, weeds, rockwall, anything that the minnows can seek cover in). Tie the trap so that it is right in the middle of the weeds, or under the dock. I use bread, cheese, that kind of thing that wil particulate in the water. By hanging it above bottom the bread crumbs fall out of the trap attracting the minnows, and they go after the big prize inside. Just make sure to keep the bait centralized so that it does not sit on the bottom of the trap, or they will just peck away at it through the side.
Alternatives for bait include; Dog food (hard), store bought baits, fresh dead fish for crayfish(only use fish caught in that lake!!!), if there are freshwater clams in that lake, dig em up - throw them in a mesh bag, smash them up and hang in trap.
Good luck, check your regs!!!
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