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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 23, 2005 19:40:19 GMT -5
Glad you are back akhomesteader !
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 22, 2005 14:05:29 GMT -5
Hey Steve good to hear from you !
I didn't realize it was your first season going at it as serious. You sure put a lot of thought and reasoning into solving the problems with the K-9's. That along with any advice you can pick up on the boards, in books and videos always seems to pay off.
I am like you as I prefer regular jaws to offsets. Nothing wrong with offsets it's just my own personal feeling that the reg jaws "set up" in the pad.
Don't know if that is clear so I'll try again. As almost all my catches are across the pad the indentation or groove the jaw makes there seems to me to prevent slipping of the foot between the jaws or pull-outs. It takes a better hold. Even when I get greys in a larger trap, like the old square jaw #2 Victors that I am too "frugal" to throw away, the across the pad catch doesn't do any damage. I've caught them(greys) in 4 coiled #2's and had the same results. I believe the pad catch to be a result of the correct pan tension so the fox is committed to the trap before it springs. Again this is OMHO and it works for me.
My scouting is more or less done year round and I like to hunt for denning sites in the spring. Seeing the pups helps to give me an idea of the populations and they sure are fun to watch. I pick up an occasional dropping to enhance a set if needed and do manage to find a few natural scent posts that I use later on. I also do a bit of pre-baiting a couple weeks before season.
I want to commend you for your friendship and compassion in giving the coons to your friend. I know how it must have made him feel as for the same reasons I haven't been able to get any traps out for a couple years. It is something that is so ingrained in your blood and so much a part of you that life just ....isn't without it. Thankfully this year I will be at it again, the Lord willing.
I like your attitude about next season. It is a win-win situation for like the old saying goes 'A bad day trapping is better than a good day doing anything else !'
Best to you. Paul
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 20, 2005 11:09:24 GMT -5
paintmanj98 you aced it !!!!!! ;D
Sounds like a good plan. The 1.75's should do the trick for 'yotes. I use them and #2's and I don't have any trouble with pull outs or with fox, even greys.
Question on the 220's. I want to pick up some and was wondering what brand you would recommend.
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 17, 2005 23:12:26 GMT -5
What you been using paintmanj98 and what you plan to go to ?
If it isn't any trouble could you tell us why the change ?
Thanks.
p.s. this is not a test. you will not be graded. ;D
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 16, 2005 12:15:45 GMT -5
Well did anyone come up with any new ideas or plans for your trapping next year ? What did you learn or want to try next season that you think would improve your line?
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 13, 2005 11:07:34 GMT -5
Funny Steve !! Could be he was on steroids!!!!!
Aminals sure can be amusing. I like to watch skunks when they have their tail up and go "hopping" off stiff legged . Sorta like the old Pepe La Phew cartoons but maybe I am showing my age!
Also like to watch fox hunting mice in a fields. The way they jump straight up in the air.
Great you can take the time to enjoy things like that.
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 9, 2005 20:40:25 GMT -5
Trapnstud you done been baptised and initiated !!
Welcome to the club trapper!!!
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 8, 2005 12:49:48 GMT -5
Good to hear from you again Jen.
Don't stay away so long the next time.
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 7, 2005 20:35:13 GMT -5
Hey Angela some of us weren't around for a few days and miss things.
That's what we depend on you for to keep us up to speed.
What's this about you having a forum? Clue us in on that will you.
Oh yeah, and it was not right. Should not have been done at all. Like I said above there are two sides to every story and it's best to hear both.
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 7, 2005 17:44:15 GMT -5
Good post Trapnstud!!!!
I, like you, am not going to judge. We shouldn't start gossip and it's best to keep our mouth shut unless we know the whole story. That is knowing BOTH sides.
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 7, 2005 15:49:34 GMT -5
akhomesteader
I have been away ice fishing for a few days. What was the stunt? What Happened?
Paul
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 7, 2005 10:06:49 GMT -5
Tim she has only posted once or twice in the last few months. She is having troubles again. Wonder why the original post was deleted? ? Now I see. He, Birddog, is not a member anymore. Check down to his last post and you will see his name is in white. Hmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Feb 6, 2005 21:04:25 GMT -5
You and me both Tim! Birddog congrats on the new son. Got him trappin' yet ? Best to you!
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Jan 20, 2005 20:17:17 GMT -5
Steve
You couldn't see anything keeping the traps from springing ?? I think the saran wrap is a good idea. Have used it before and it works. Good Luck.
I have to drive up to Rochester tomorrow to pick up a cap for my truck. Six hour drive in the sub zero temps up there. Then putting the cap on and driving back. Fun! Won the bid on eBay and got a $1200+ cap for $300,even if it is used.
Keep me informed on the trapping please.
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Jan 19, 2005 19:17:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Steve. I do tend to confuse easy so bear with me.
Like the "Walk-on-Water" better.
How you handling the cold ?
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