If we had more Dads like you this world would be a better place

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I appreciate that. I try hard, and also have a great dad myself that taught me how to do a lot of what I know. I appreciate him for that. Thank you for watching, it means a lot to us

That’s pretty cool. Hey, you’re a great dad too! Those kids are loving it!

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Now that’s a compliment! 💙 Thank you! They sure do love it, if you could see in the first video, it crushed my 4yo boy when I was going to take the girls that day and he and Otto had to wait til next time. He broke down crying but his sisters ended up letting him go instead. Lol. Then our dang batterie had to be dead that day 😂. Great times!!

Those kids will remember the sound of the trolling motor through the hull forever! I remember that sound from over 5 decades ago! Brings back fond memories! Congratulations!😊

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I agree, that noise will bring them back to the good ol days of being a kid. Thanks for watching and commenting

On the store minnow trap you're using it wrong, you don't 'bend' the tab, you slide in the two matching tabs on one side, fold together and the clip holds it on the other side, there is no gap.

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thx for commenting! I’ve never used this style of trap, it was my brothers trap and I was using it as an example of the different types. Someone showed me the proper way of using it lol. Oops 😅

Good job on the videos. You remind me of me and my kids 20 years ago.

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Great memories made that’s for sure.

Great to see someone teaching life to their children awesome keep it up

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. The kids love it. You just never know what you’ll see out in the wild!

A little tip is I put gallon marks on the inside and outside of my buckets so I don’t have to always lift them to check the marks great job keep them coming

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! The shoulder start burning after holding the bucket up in front of my face lol. I will definitely give it a try. Thanks for watching!

Great video thanks keep them coming You are an awesome dad teaching your boys the ways of the the land and taking them fishing

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! They’re always willing to help. They love being on the water and in the woods. Ty for watching!

Thanks for the minnow trapping update! Whenever I’m on my way to Grand Rapids to Sissebakwet (Sugar) lake, I always stop at Fred’s Bait. Looking forward to what you have up your sleeve next. Thanks

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! We use to grab all our gear (tackle line bait and anything else we needed for the week long trip to LOTW. At Fred’s Bait n Tackle. Boy was that fun! ) about 4-5 years in a row. He would have everything ready n boxed up. Everything we needed for multiple species . Thanks for watching and I’ll try to keep the videos interesting! 😁

What a great video. Brings back great memories of me and my boys. Enjoy them while you can. They grow up fast.

@reservationoutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! The kids always look forward to the next adventure. I love it. Also reminds me of spending time with my siblings and dad when I go over footage. I’m starting to realize how fast they grow. My girls are going to be 10 and 11 soon and I remember taking them out with us when they were my boys age (2 and 4) and it doesn’t seem that long ago! Thanks for commenting and glad you liked our video!

I'm a farm boy and dad took me to the field with him every day before I started school. I was driving a tractor before I was in 1st grade! But it was just considered "normal" by everybody because we were almost all farm kids in school. The most important thing that it taught us wasn't driving a tractor, or anything else about farm life, it taught us a good work ethic. It was normal for farm kids to work. We didn't have a summer break like the city kids, we had chores to do and we did them. And not just because we were told to do them but our family depended us to do our part. And we all carried that into adulthood. The thought of not working is just a foreign concept. And a concept that I don't want to think about. I'm 67 and the thought of retiring is scary as hell, because I've always worked. Those kids are learning a valuable lesson that has very little to do with trapping minnows. But I watched this video and the one before, just to see if I'm doing it right. (I use a small trap like the one you held up at the end of the video). I realized right quick that we're on totally different levels! I'm just going fishing and only need a dozen or two and you make a living at this! It's funny, I never once wondered where the minnows at the bait store came from! I guess I always thought that they trapped their own. I've been enlightened. Thanks for posting this! I think I can learn a lot from you.

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! My dad and uncles also grew up on a farm and grew up helping my grandpa logging at an early age. My dad and uncles dropped out of school to help grandpa with work. They were doing as you were doing, they were making a living! My dad raised us kids to have a work ethic. Taught us to work for everything we have. I thank him for raising me the way he did, I couldn’t imagine myself being any other way. He brought us fishing and hunting whenever he could. Lots of memories with my brother and sister in the boat and on the water. I appreciate you watching the videos! Thank you! And thanks for commenting, I love to hear feedback about our videos and content. Minnows can be a hit or miss, you just have to keep trying, moving or adjusting the trap. Early in the season is a great time to capitalize on the minnows. After the weeds and cover grow, they spread out a little more so you just have to keep grinding! Take care and be safe out there!

Great video, especially with the crew helping out...keep them coming bud...

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t ask for a better Outdoor Crew! There’s always someone rip roaring ready to go! 😁. That was a fun one, especially when the traps are full! Leeching coming up too when the water warms up a little more. Thanks for watching Ray! Appreciate the feedback!

These are so relaxing to watch :)

Good to see a great DAD! Teach us all to fish 🐠

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, Ty. They are some great helpers that’s for sure! Thanks for watching!

Really enjoyed watching your family working together. 👍

@reservationoutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you it’s a lot of fun. The kids love it and we all get a healthy dose of fresh air 😁 the kids sleep good after being on the water or in the woods. We all do ! Thanks for watching ! We will be uploading more videos real soon!

Great video and learning…appreciate taking us with you!!

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Hey thanks! No problem, appreciate you watching. We will be uploading more videos soon. Also a “Back to the Basics” section about all the basic parts to the outdoor activities we record

Awesome video. Great work with the bait and the boys! Thanks. 😀

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Always a great time with the kids around. Thanks for watching

Great video and very informative! Keep up the great work!

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Ty, will keep trying to learn and teach as I go! Thx for watching!

Getting kids outdoors and off the screens is vital these days! Good job Dad!

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

This is true! Thanks for watching, the kids like being outside but they always find time for they’re devices lol

That’s quite the crew ya got. Way to teach the kids about the outdoors.

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you! They love hanging out with dad, it’s amazing how fast they catch on and learn. They sure do make me proud. Thanks for watching!

Great video Dad keep up the good work and keep being a great dad too.

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Always a fun time with the kiddos

@bearmcdaniel6042

Ай бұрын

@@reservationoutdoors I just pulled my first successful minnow trap ever this morning. It’s one of those smaller ones like in ur vid and I caught 303. We’re not allowed live bait, so I salted and froze them. Ended up with six tubs. I came up empty the first three tries, but watched your video yesterday. Got off my butt and went out and set it again last night. Couldn’t believe how full it was I used a chicken neck as bait. Thx for the tips pal! Frozen minnows here are $8 to $10 a tub.

I enjoyed your video so much, you’re a natural teacher thank you for sharing your skills and your boy’s enthusiasm😂 That was some quality time.👍

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s so fun having the kids with. Difficult at times yes, but so worth it . The memories we make out there will always be with us. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

Boy you really did good Mason! That was a whole lot of minnows brother! Good thing you had your helpers with ya 😊👍👍👊

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

They sure are! And they are great for counterbalance when lifting traps and the minnows over 😁. They keep me entertained that’s for sure! Thanks for checking it out brother! I’m looking forward to you kayak videos this year!!

@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@reservationoutdoors 😂😂👌

very interesting. I learned a lot about trapping minnows. Thanks, for sharing

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! We will be uploading more. Videos very soon. Including minnow videos

Hey familia. What a sweet & plentiful day, guys! Great work & valuable advice. Thank you & Bless from Barcelona. 🧜‍♂️🙏

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Hey thank you! Boozhoo (hello) great to hear from you.

🤣 lil man taking stick bait to a new level!! Love it!

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Lol, he sure does! Great imaginations on the little ones 😁

Awesome video buddy keep them coming.

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thx!

Livin, and teaching the best life, you, and them boys, can ever live,,,but you already know,,,,,,,GREAT vid,,,,just subbed😎

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate that. The kids are it him to make more. Videos. I’ve been fixing up my equipment slowly but surely. More vids coming soon!

You're going to have some smart, happy boys they way you teach them. Love it.

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

They sure are! My little sponges just soak up all the info I can give them. I love it

@frez777

Жыл бұрын

@@reservationoutdoors you're a good man

Great video man! Your a pro at it!

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching! I’m not sure if I’d consider myself a pro! 😁. But We’re working hard on making our videos better! And I’m lucky enough to have and uncle and grandpa that have been in the bait business most of their life! And ALL of mine! If you have any suggestions or tips for us we would like to hear them!

You’re a great dad! Keep it up 👍

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Ty! Means a lot to hear those words 🧡

Great job, I'm happy to see you out there with your boys, we don't see that to much anymore.

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Both the boys and my 2 girls love being out in the great outdoors. We will be uploading more soon again!!

Great videos! Love the time with the kids!

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Ty for watching! They sure do love this stuff

@allkindsofoutdooractivities

Жыл бұрын

@@reservationoutdoors oh I am so sure! Awesome

Love that you include your son!

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, I don’t think he’ll ever let me go out alone again. lol. Love having the kiddos with me , learning as they grow. Forever Memories

Dude, your little guide "stop". 😅 that was great. Awesome.

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

😁. We showed him how last year, and HAS to do it every time. Nobody else can lol.and even shows his mom how to hook trailers up when she can’t remember 😂. He was 3 Last year. Sorry Shan! had to share that! Lol but yea he’s a great helper all around! Thanks for watching the vids!

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

One of my sidekicks 😁

That was a great video, I loved that you take your kids with you, kids love being with their dad. I am in Southern Manitoba, and we are having trouble getting good bait for Pike and Lake Trout. I like fishing in Nw Ont. I was wondering how to catch herring or cisco, like in the 6 inch size. Been searching the youtube, but no luck so far.

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Ty, the kids sure do love it! And sorry but I don’t have any advise about herring and Cisco. We don’t have them here on the Red Lake Nation . But if I can figure anything out I will for sure get back to you about that. Thx for watching!

Great vid, looks like the kids had a blast.

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yea they sure know how to have fun. Otto was getting tired and started falling asleep toward the end but a great day on the water chasing minnows!

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Might have to make a “how to have fun” video and record my kids all day 😁

Much Love and Respect Sir! What Nation is your people? Florida is Seminole nation. Still learning from the original peoples! How do you store fish before sale? You and the boys are amazing! Grateful and thankful for all the nations. Blessings from the swamp.

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We are from the Red Lake Nation (Ojibwe) thanks for watching and we appreciate the compliments! What kind of outdoor activities do y’all have going on in the swamp? I’ve heard of the Seminole, but I don’t know anyone who is

this video was great man

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, it was definitely a fun time recording and going back over video for editing. Sometimes we just laugh at each other lol. We will be uploading more videos soon

Good lord I can’t imagine having to buy that many minnows $$$ you got a small fortune there lol I gotta build one of these traps asap! This is awesome 👍🏼

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Ty! It has its moments of ups and downs. It’s not always this full, but when it is it sure is fun

Great patience with your boys

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you, lots of practice 😁👍🏽

Another great video buddy Miigwetch

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Miigwech for watching! Beaver came in 2nd so that’s probably going to be the next. I’m running out of season fast! And I want some beaver tail for fishing bait for opener

@adammoggysawmilling5164

3 жыл бұрын

@@reservationoutdoors same here I'm done trapping now but I'm on to Fishing and bear baiting now !! Miigwetch

HOLY COW!!!! what are you gonna do with 6k minnows lol you got the patience of a king brother! love seeing good fathers!

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Ty! Lol oh I know a few spots to bring a few minners . They go fast!

Great kids, great Dad, quality time. Reminds me of my youth. That little trap works better if u use the quick release snap that holds the line. That holding wire will break u bend it a couple times.

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching , and thanks for the info. Appreciate that

great family video.

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Jeez!! That's a bunch of minnows!

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

We have our god days and slow days, and this was definitely a cpl of the good days! Thanks for watching

I have never seen so much minners in my life I love using them for crappies

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Ty, when I need crappie minnows, I’ll take all the minnows from my trap home, and I’ll grade them in a separate tank from the larger minnows. Otherwise I’ll grade them in the lake if I don’t need any crappie minnows

Hey man love the video, im looking to make some of my own traps just like yours. Any chance youd be willing to go into depth on how you make them? I love the design

Cool trap

Good little helper you have there

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

All the kids are super helpful. Ty for watching!

holy shit man! Nice haul! I am only 5 minutes in, and that one trap is awesome. I imagine you hook up your uncle

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

My uncle slays plenty of minnows lol. He gives me great advice and lets me know what to look for. Very appreciative of him

Cool video

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Miigwetch for the awesome video

@reservationoutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Miigwech for watching! The kids have been on me about making another vid so we will have more videos coming soon!

Nice video, maybe you found a better way to put together the small black trap ? one side has two male loops the other side has two holes, on the both is two small holes for the clip.

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Yes I learned how to correctly put that style of trap together lol. It was my brothers trap, I was using it as an example of different styles of traps. Thx for explaining it!

What size minnow grader you using buddy thats some great catches cheers

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

We had an 18 in the mino saver. Thanks bro It was a good turnout for 4 traps. I was in a pond last year and I had about 2-3 gallons of minnows in my trap until I dumped them into the grader, watched em all swim away! That was also with a size 18

Great video where did you get those kind of traps's or did you build them

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

My uncle and grandpa made these ones. Might make a few myself. Maybe I’ll do a how to video eventually. Ty for watching

I looked through a bunch of comments, but didn't see what you used for bait, to catch the minnies. Thanks

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I used ol Roy dog food in these vids. Also the kids added milk bones lol. But any kind of large pieces dog food I prefer. Once it gets soft, less of it will float through the holes.thanks for watching!

Where did you get your minnow grader? And how do you know what size to get to separate the minnows from fat heads? Thanks for posting

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

The grader I was using is a (minnow saver) brand. You can order them online. It depends on the size of the bait your trapping. Larger baits need larger graders.

Do you trap during the winter? Also I have found that in streams they seem to disappear during the winter. Any advise other than fish in deep pools during the winter? The stream I catch them is about 10 - 15 ft wide and about 4-6 ft deep. Catch all kinds during the summer but winter my traps stop producing. Any advice? thanks!

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Just like fish, they’ll move with the change in season. I trap minnows on the same lakes in the winter as I do in the summer. I don’t get as many minnows but I usually put traps in different depths and areas until I can find a decent amount

at 8 dollars a dozen for crappie minnows, im gonna try and start trapping some of my own I think. Looks like you had a great haul. How much do you get for a gallon of minnows? Very good info.

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

For crappie minnows, usually around 15, fat head walleye minnows, 20-25. Per gal. All depending on the demand of the species of minnows.

Thanks bro

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime! Thanks for watching! This is a great way to save a few $ and save a few trips to the bait shop! A daily process where we fish!!

What did you use on your transport tank for the aerator?

@reservationoutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

It was an aerator that you can order online. But I power it with a deep cycle batterie . That batterie will power that aerator most of the day before it gets too low.

Hello again. May ask what bait u used to catch the minnows? Any tips gratefully received.. 🙏

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I was using ol Roy dog food and milk bone because the kids thought it’d be a good idea…. And it was lol. But any kind of dog food works. I like the larger sized pieces because they don’t float through the trap as easy when it gets soft

Where can I buy that large minnow trap, or at least where can I get the plans in order to make one myself?

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

You can find em online. There are different shapes and styles. I plan on doing a how to video on these ones soon. Thanks for watching!

What do you bait the minnow traps with?

My question is who is trap had the dog biscuit did that seem to Lormore fish in or just a dog food and I love part one I love part two thank you

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Ya know, I’m not sure if the dog biscuits helped, but my kids were sure that they’d make a difference 😁.

Where do I get the minnow separator?

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I bought it from a friend, that bought it from a friend lol. But the brand on it is “minnow saver”

@awfoutdoors6299

Ай бұрын

Thanks

his little boy reminds me of me !!!!😆😆😆😆😆😆

Enjoyed very much. Do you guide?

@reservationoutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes I do have a guide service, (KingFisher Guide Service) I have a Facebook page or you can email me @ kingfisherguideservice20@gmail.com. Thank you for watching and I appreciated he comment!

The heck! 40 minutes video😮

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Sometimes it takes time to get all that info in! lol. Thanks for watching, hope it was helpful

Your a good dad to take those boys out trapping fish.

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m blessed to have such amazing kids. They are super helpful, and extremely entertaining to have around lol. Never a dull moment with this crew!

Where do you get the minnow grader from

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Not sure where this one originally came from, but the brand is minnow saver

What is the size of the opening of the sorting box

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I’m not sure the exact measurement, but I will take a tape to it and let you know!

What type of bait do you use for the minnows?

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I use dog food. I like the larger sized pieces because when they soften up in the water, they don’t float through the holes as easy. Ol Roy is what I used in these vids

cool

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Ty for watching!

How much do bait stores pay for a 3 inch .minnows per pound????

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

All depends on the type of minnows. Fatheads are the cheapest and go for anywhere between $15-$25 per gallon. Spottail shiners are worth more, ranging anywhere from $60-$90 per gallon. And I’ve heard of red tails going for $90-$120. But that also depends on supply in the state. If minnows are hard to find bait shops will pay a little more to have them

I just want to ask what do you use for bait?

@reservationoutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

We always use dry dog food. This was cheap alpo good with a cpl ol roy milk bones 😁. But you can make dough balls, bread, oatmeal balls, cat food. I like dog food because it’s bigger and when it gets soft it doesn’t fall through the mesh as easy.

@fishingwithosten2947

2 жыл бұрын

@@reservationoutdoors ok thank you

That's a lot of minnows... 2-3 thousand? You must have a huge bait tank and go through a lot of them. In KS you can only posses 500 wild caught bait unless you have a commercial license.

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I have about 4 tanks. One big one and 3 med sized. If I get a large amount built up I’ll take a break from setting

Where you get the trap at you make it ?

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

These minnow traps were made by my uncle and grandpa. But i was hoping to make a video on how to make these type of traps . Thanks for watching!

That black trap you showed sucks their is a silver version that works alot better but I have never seen a minnow trap work as good as the first one you pulled up

@reservationoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that. The tab broke off one side of the trap, and I noticed the gap where the 2 sides connect. Thanks for commenting!

What do you use for bait

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Ol Roy dog food. Any kind of large sized dog food will do the trick though. Thanks for watching!

Have you ever trapped the pike creek?

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I have, but not a ton. I e heard at the right times the shiners are thick in there

@newera4k333

Жыл бұрын

@Reservation Outdoors I live on the pike creek. Off lumberjack rd. I see good healthy minnows. I haven't determined what species yet. Your welcome to come trap our section of creek.

How to build this minnow trap.!?

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea, hopefully in the near future I can do a “how to build a minnow trap” video. Thanks for watching!

How many Minnows per Gallon, approximately??

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I get about 12-13 reg minnow scoops. The scooper you would buy at a store. Way more minnows per scoop than you would get from most bait shops

WOW……. 😳😮

How do you make your trap

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I’ll be doing a how to video soon. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching!

You just have to undo the clip and swivel on those tabs that you are wrongly bending !

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Thank you for that advise! Not use to them, just used it for the video to show different styles. Thanks for commenting and watching!

PS I AM IN ONTARIO CANADA

those tabs you are bending is the hinge use the clip to open the trap dont bend the other tabs or soon they will break off

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I have been educated on this style of trap. I was miss informed lol. Thank you for letting me know, also thanks for watching!

I'm no expert, but if you keep releasing small minnow fish, your basically selecting small gene to breed. Should consider releasing some large minnow.

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Great point! But I don’t trap a lake until I don’t get any big minnows. I’ll leave a lot just to repopulate and the smaller ones will naturally grow as time goes on. But thanks for the info and great point! Thanks for watching!

You are operating the small black trap wrong you do not bend the clip, by the way don't ever buy the black minnow trap minnows do not like it they shy away you must get the galvanized !

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

I was taught how the wrong way lol. I was instructed how to work it correctly, but thank you for pointing that out. I’ve never used the kind.

teach your kid to fish you feed him for a lifetime !!! 😇😇😇

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

They’ll know how to put on a good ol fish fry that’s for sure , they’ll be taking me out one of these years

to many fing adds

@reservationoutdoors

Ай бұрын

Is KZread putting too many adds in the videos?

What kind of aeration pu.p where can you buy one

@reservationoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I got this one off a buddy of mine. But I’ve seen em online also