Hello Old, Part of the problem catching those cats is that the trap now stinks of cat. That alone draws others. I would wash down the trap well and then either use an ear of corn.... fresh when you can get it...and bait the trap just before dark. Stay away from fishy-type things, it just draws cats. You could try a cut up apple if it won't freeze. Any bait will smell stronger if it is where it will not freeze. When we had problems in sweet corn during the summer months, we could pull them right to the trap even when set in the corn lot. We baited it just before dark with a fresh ear and ripped the kernels with a thumbnail to draw out the smell of fresh corn.... worked great. When coons were worth some thing years back...32 bucks for the biggest ones, I would use an unbaited trap set in a run (culvert pipe)and that worked well. If you check out some of the trapping supply companies, they have a lot of coon lures. I can't recall all of 'em any more but there was "Hens'Revenge" made of eggs and "Blue LaCoon" ....looked like blue mouthwash!
Coons are a lot more relentless than a cat when it comes to getting into the most impossible places for a meal. Try setting the trap somewhere the cats are not as likely to go. Try setting the trap on the top of an 8 foot post. My bet is on the coon! Best of luck! Cal
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