Muskrat baits/lures.

[hardkorrhunter]

I'm considering building a few floating muskrat traps this year and was wondering if anyone had any tips as far as bait and lures goes?

[bob maier]

Never one to use bait, lure can be anything that's smells good to rats. Mint oil is a favorite of mine, mixed w petroleum jelly, about an ounce of oil mixed with 4 ounces of petroleum jelly is about the correct ratio. Just melt the PJ in a jar in a pan of water add oil stir let cool. Lots of commercial rat lures out there also.

[hardkorrhunter]

Thanks bob I will have to give that a shot.

[buglebuster]

When i was about 10 i got 4 old leg hold traps. I lives on a creek with a bunch of muskrats, i lived down there trapping those things for a few years. All i ever used was a slice of apple on the pan, and i caught a ton!

[Humptulips]

Mint flavored tooth paste= ready made lure

Bait, carrots, apples, parsnips

[hardkorrhunter]

Really Bruce toothpaste?

[pnwmtnmn]

I've heard that also. Think about it, it's waterproof, stay put, strong odor, don't know if it freezes or not.