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Post by trapperw3 on Oct 20, 2024 8:04:25 GMT -6
Well has everyone got there traps ready for season i'm running behind but have gotten started and will be ready to star trapping around thanksgiving
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 20, 2024 11:10:05 GMT -6
I keep all mine ready in case a ADC job comes up. Looks like another year of beaver and otter trapping with some bobcats thrown in. Might have to catch a few coons if the prices for them increases enough.
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Post by krank on Oct 20, 2024 18:10:44 GMT -6
When I put last years away then they were ready for next season. Thinking about boiling some new and waxing them.
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Post by krank on Oct 20, 2024 18:23:02 GMT -6
Right now....everything is bone dry. Weatherman says no rain for the next 2 weeks. Coming up on a no burn deer season and dry creeks where I found mink and muskrat this summer.
Farmers arent even bringing crops because they don't want to breath the dirt for lousy prices.
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Post by trapperw3 on Oct 21, 2024 7:54:26 GMT -6
Yes we need rain bad my pond is getting low but so is everyone else
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Post by bigbob on Oct 21, 2024 10:33:50 GMT -6
Hasn't rained here in 3 weeks and none in sight for a long while.
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Post by krank on Oct 22, 2024 6:17:55 GMT -6
Rained for 5 minutes last night. Nothing in the rain gauge.
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Post by Walleye Joe on Oct 22, 2024 6:19:26 GMT -6
I had a brief downpour a few minutes ago. Dumped .06". I'll take it. The dust will be settled for a day or two.
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 22, 2024 6:59:25 GMT -6
Once again it missed us. Next chance is Thursday.
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Post by trapperw3 on Oct 22, 2024 7:17:20 GMT -6
We haven't had any rain in a long time sure could use some
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Post by ozarkmountainman on Oct 22, 2024 20:07:20 GMT -6
Setting for more mean, highway/yard flooding beaver tomorrow. Sigh.
Dale
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Post by trapperw3 on Oct 26, 2024 7:53:59 GMT -6
Has anyone used muriatic acid to clean there traps and would it take speed dip off of traps
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Post by bigbob on Oct 26, 2024 11:32:42 GMT -6
Should remove the paint, it's a mild acid, but still dangerous. wear eye protection and your long sleave water gauntlets if you have them
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Post by ozarkmountainman on Oct 26, 2024 14:30:16 GMT -6
Yes I do. I'll bet it'll kill that paint... Be very careful! I boil them in it, scooping the crap that floats to the top off every couple of minutes. 3-4 minutes gets it done (depending how you mix it). The acid will KILL anything that's not steel too.
Dale
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Post by trapperw3 on Oct 26, 2024 16:08:32 GMT -6
How do you mix it dale
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Post by krank on Oct 27, 2024 5:54:10 GMT -6
Has anyone used muriatic acid to clean there traps and would it take speed dip off of traps I have used it for years.I posted about it on trapperman and got villified for it. Fooey on them. Best advice I have is highly dillute it. Like a couple spoon full to the gallon. Beats the heck out of expensive vinegar. It doesnt take but a couple minute to etch the metal and then rinse it with water to stop the reaction. I also use muriatic acid on items I forge. It puts a finish on the metal not unlike gun blueing. I bought a gallon jug thirty years ago and it is still half full. |
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Post by trapperw3 on Oct 27, 2024 6:48:19 GMT -6
thanks Krank where can you buy it
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Post by krank on Oct 27, 2024 9:03:28 GMT -6
Any hardware store. They use it to clear drains and clean concrete.
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 27, 2024 10:38:29 GMT -6
Hardware stores or lumber yard should have it.
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Post by krank on Oct 27, 2024 11:21:33 GMT -6
Sulfuric acid is about the same.
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Goodbye 2020
Dec 31, 2020 5:08:59 GMT -6
Goodbye 2020
Dec 31, 2020 5:08:59 GMT -6
