Galveston beaches are dark w/ sharp rocks b/c the waves haven't had time to turn it all to sand yet so it it bit rugged for walking barefoot on the beach but the shrimp shacks to eat at are on point. Lots of shrimp boats were in the waters just off the beach. Not sure if that was just the time of year I was there or what.
Spend some time touring the old Victorian houses of the area, eat some shrimp, and head to NO and check out all the old cemetery's.
I myself like those tube traps, you do need a brick or something on either side to keep from rolling. If one rolls it over they can escape, but are not afraid to go back in from what I have found. I also have caught skunks that I was surprised could get in because of size as well as a few racoons. I feel the round hole is more inviting than square, I have no idea as to why. I use marshmallows a fair amount apples sometimes, they really are not to picky.
169 user, I'm replacing with the rotomolded bank blinds They should last a couple generations.
I got the local guy to spray foam the inside. Heat it with a proverbial candle. We hunt deer in temps that would shut states down and I like to sit all day for days on end.
Those skis are interesting. The bindings look solid mounted, no pivot action? More like sliding on stiff sticks, rather than 'skiing'
No, the feet move very freely (too freely perhaps for some situations), but I prefer comfort to extra maneuverability. It's just a double polypropylene strap loop and a thick polypropylene rope, I've tried many types of bindings but this works the best for my purposes and it's simple and very reliable. Leather stretches and deteriorates from wetness and freeze/thaw cycles, some other materials lose flexibility in very cold weather or when wet. I don't even tie the red rope usually, only when I have to climb steep slopes (the fur makes it possible to walk directly uphill on30+ degree slopes). I prefer to be able to kick off the skis anytime, it's safer in terms of anklee injuries when you fall, or when you cross a creek and snow collapses underneath you. I also use them as a warm bench to sit on (fur side up) or as a makeshift shovel, whenever I need to dig.
As for the size, people have different preferences. Some prefer lighter skis, especially if they get litlte snow and mostly just use their own trails.
The bigger skis in the picture are 167 cm x 20 cm. I'm 157 cm tall and weigh 67 kilos, + I carry anywhere between 5 and 20 kg on me (clothes, backpack + bait, traps, etc.). They may be a bit heavier than necessary but I'm beefy, so it's not a big deal, and I often go through lots of fresh puffy snow and like to be able to slide rather than step even in bad snow conditions. They're enough for a much bigger man to ski comfortably, i.e. 90-110 kg, depending on the snow. Taller people often prefer longer skis. Many people prefer narrower, longer skis for open country vs shorter, wider skis for rough terrain/thick brush where you have to turn a lot. For early season, some people, especially in Eastern Siberia, use smaller skis.
This issue of Fur Fish Game magazine is dated November 1925, it was the 3rd issue published. 1925 issues are very rare and hard to find, this one is in nice shape showing some wear on the spine and a little rust from the staples. It contains 96 pages. $225.00 postpaid.
This issue of Fur Fish Game magazine is dated June 1926. The magazine is in nice condition and contains 80 pages of great articles and awesome ads. E. J. Dailey answered questions. $50 postpaid.
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I like that jaw design better than the 550s and 650s. I always thought they were too wide pivot point to pivot point for the jaw spread they had. Glad Duke is still working at bringing new designs to the trappers.
Wish they would make that trap with the Montgomery dogless trigger since no one seems to be making them anymore
I have 35 remaining No BS K9 extreme Jr's for sale. These are 2 coiled, regular jaw, inside/outside laminated, and coated, all were waxed and many never saw any use. Love these traps, just have too many.
I am asking $260 per dozen shipped to your door or $130 per 6 traps, shipped to your door. Take as many or as few as you want.
For Sale: Sleepy Creek 4.5 Double Longsprings. Offset jaws and Big Pawz pans on them. I have 2 of these traps in mint condition. $140.00 each plus flat rate shipping. PM me if interested in pics. Thanks.
Want some REAL good pork cracklins,,take the cracklins and stuff them in a ham bag,,and hang in the smoke house for a few hours.Your tongue will slap yourself silly eatin them things.