The Getz'em Minnow Traps The Getz'em Kan't Break minnow trap was patented in 1915, and made of Pyralin, a kind of celluloid material. It's design is attributed to Phares E. Getz and the Getz'em trap company of Neosho, MO. Click on the thumbnail picture or the text link for a full-size image.

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	This Getzem trap has lead weights on the feet to keep it down on the stream bottom
	Some, like this one, have been found with no lead weights on the feet for some reason. We're not sure if this is an earlier or later trap, or just made like this so it would be lighter to carry around.