I have not trap but I really want to get into it. My Uncle is a avide trapper an tells me to use a #220 Conibear and a 5 gallon bucket. Cut slits in the side to hold the trap. Best bait choped up fish, go to the local lake and catch perch or blue gill. Throw in the back of the bucket, set and place near a hackberry tree or trees with animal droppings. Remember to stake it and lay the bucket down on the grownd. Best not to have dogs running free, good chance they will get caught. Other than that you will have the coons caught.