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Post by yotesnatcher on Dec 15, 2014 23:50:48 GMT -6
New to the forums, but not brand new to trapping. Trying to get a predator line started in the next couple weeks. Thinking of buying some Locklear's baits for my dirt hole sets. I was looking into the "Federales" and "Gator Bait". Anybody have any experience with these, or any better suggestions?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2014 5:40:07 GMT -6
If you got a butcher shop around you could ask them for a bucket of tripe.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2014 6:44:11 GMT -6
Cletus has Apple road bait .he is on this forum.
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Post by ozarkmountainman on Dec 16, 2014 9:46:19 GMT -6
I don't us a lot of bait, but Cletis is becoming famous for the stuff he makes, and some of the guys that are braggin' are heavy-hitters. Personally, I've had good luck with Caven's Hiawatha Valley, and Rich Kaspar's bait is top notch. I'm just not a fan of anything that has Locklear's name attached to it.
D.W. Verts- Bigfoot Trapper
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Post by yotesnatcher on Dec 16, 2014 13:04:35 GMT -6
Thanks for the advice guys. Also, the only footholds I have right now (other than my #1's) are Bridger #5's. I know this is a little big, but I have them for beaver trapping, and I was thinking that these would probably work. Thoughts?
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Post by yotesnatcher on Dec 16, 2014 13:07:59 GMT -6
Also, what is the best way to get ahold of Cletus? I like the idea of trying some local made bait.
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Post by ozarkmountainman on Dec 16, 2014 13:31:50 GMT -6
Well. PERSONALLY, I'd never set a #5 for any land animal. Think of the non-targets. Like the neighbors DOG.
D.W. Verts- Bigfoot Trapper
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Post by yotesnatcher on Dec 16, 2014 13:43:28 GMT -6
That makes sense. I'm in a pretty rural area, don't have many neighbors close by, but stranger things have happened. I can see how the #5's would be a bit overkill. What is a good trap to cover both bobcats and coyotes? I prefer coil springs personally, so I don't have to dig the trap bed as big.
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Post by tjm on Dec 16, 2014 14:55:26 GMT -6
Apple Road Bait 10714 Apple Road Carthage , Mo.64836 417-529-1060 www.appleroadlures.comthis is Cletis Richards's contact info yotesnatcher |
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Post by tjm on Dec 16, 2014 14:59:34 GMT -6
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Post by coonsnagger on Dec 16, 2014 15:56:44 GMT -6
Thanks for the advice guys. Also, the only footholds I have right now (other than my #1's) are Bridger #5's. I know this is a little big, but I have them for beaver trapping, and I was thinking that these would probably work. Thoughts? I would never use a trap that big. Mb550s and bridger 2s and 3s max. It's to much trap, liable to chew off or get hurt. Plus if you catch a coon or possum it's WAY to much. And you will catch both. |
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Post by yotesnatcher on Dec 16, 2014 17:35:48 GMT -6
Thanks guys. Probably gonna order a dozen of the Bridger #2's. Do I need to step up to the 4 coil #2's, or do you think the regular 2 coil will hold fine?
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Post by bverboy on Dec 16, 2014 17:49:05 GMT -6
hey yotesnatch, regulars prolly be fine.. a dude that goes by ozarkmountainman can prolly hook you up..
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Post by login on Dec 16, 2014 18:04:07 GMT -6
When ya receive those regular #2's, get ya some of that tripe. Boil that tripe down to a liquid, simmer those #2's in it for about a half a day, it makes them lightening fast when they get set off...
Good luck,
And God Bless...
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Post by trapper660 on Dec 16, 2014 18:24:43 GMT -6
When ya receive those regular #2's, get ya some of that tripe. Boil that tripe down to a liquid, simmer those #2's in it for about a half a day, it makes them lightening fast when they get set off... Good luck, And God Bless... I don't like the tripe. I heat up coon fat and dip them in that. LMAO. NOT!!!!!! |
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Post by trapper660 on Dec 16, 2014 18:26:32 GMT -6
I am far from an expert, but two coil will be fine. I bought some of the dogless #2 bridgers and like the looks of them. Hopefully I can get them set this year so I can actually see if I like them or not. lol
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Post by yotesnatcher on Dec 16, 2014 18:33:21 GMT -6
I was looking at the dogless also. Just gonna get the regulars tho. Gonna stick with what I'm familiar with (mildly familiar anyways). You guys usually stand a small stick or something to keep them off the dog?
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Post by trapper660 on Dec 16, 2014 19:14:35 GMT -6
What have you trapped before yotesnatcher? Are you mainly a water trapper? I do not put a stick to guard the dog. I always put a stick guarding the jaw opposite of the dog, meaning I put the dog towards the hole or backing, and the stick right at the other jaw away from the hole
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Post by bverboy on Dec 16, 2014 19:21:04 GMT -6
some pics would be nice for snatch to see
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Post by yotesnatcher on Dec 16, 2014 19:51:26 GMT -6
Yes, have a couple years of experience water trapping. Caught lots of beaver, the occasional otter (by chance), and some coon. By far the most familiar with a coni 330. But I have caught a few coon with footholds in drown sets. That's about where my experience ends. Wanting to start trapping some predators to save some of the fawns and poults on our farm. I am familiar with the "step stick" on the far jaw you are referring to, as in placing it to cause the animal to step over the stick and into the trap bed. I have also heard of some people standing a very small twig (or something similar) straight up above the dog, to keep the animal from stepping on the dog. This is what I was referring to. However, I may be wrong. Apologize for the inexperience guys.
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