It's still all up in the air until it ages. More testing has to be done. The very first micro test lure that I put together so far is looking very promising. That's the reason I made a bigger batch to distribute to some of my friends for further testing. Where I messed up is adding a little glycerin for a little extra freeze protection. Looking back and lesson learned: STICK WITH THE ORIGINAL.

A steal at twice the price! LOL

Hey Bob........perhaps you are thinking of the V device attached to some specific awards ..those are absolutely awarded "specifically for individual acts of heroism, valor, or combat-related personal hazard"

No kidding!

Once again I appreciate all of the comments, good or bad, in regards to myself and the Grizz Trap. When I invented the Grizz Trap in 1998, I did not have the options like we all have now.

On to the story....

The following check day was like every other check day. Knew when I caught a coon by the small tuff of fur floating in the water. As I mentioned earlier, all of my coon sets were setup on either wire or cables. I had a good reason...dog hunters. The ratio of dog hunters (coon) vs trappers, was almost 20 to 1. I wanted the coon dead and under the water. The local coon hunters were very concerned about their dogs getting caught. Later on, I needed their help in testing the Grizz Trap concept.

Made my way to the last set....no catch. Noticed most of the bait gone out of the end of the pipe...coon couldn't reach all of it. Decided to pull the pipe out further... roughly 20 inches hanging out over the water. Rebaited pipe again. Left the trap in the same spot as before. Went home. The second check day, same as before, bait gone. Now the game was on.....had a coon teaching me a lesson. Turned this set into a non productive set. Pulled the tube out till the end was 30 inches out of the bank and 2 ft above the water. Water depth was almost 3 ft at the end of the pipe. Moved the trap along the waters edge. Baited to tube again. The 3rd check day couldn't come fast enough. As I got closer to the set....nothing. Noticed the tube was pulled down toward the water....bait was gone! I said a few choice words and cursed that coon to no end....and then something caught my eye....at the base of the pipe on each side was the back foot impression with the toes pointed up. I got closer...the muddy front paws of the coon were on top of the pipe. The coon had hung under the pipe, got to the end and used one paw to clean the bait of the pipe to eat it. Once done, dropped in the water and swam back to the bank. That coon taught me a very valuable lesson that day....use a coons natural instinct against it. Make the hole the trap! I pulled my line that day. I had an idea....

More to come....

Gary

Invest in shock therapy. Youll be glad you did with your can am, it will improve the ride times ten.

More cowbell. More cowbell.

I have 26 Modified Bridger #3s for sale. They are 1/4” inside laminated, welded lug offset, four coiled and reinforced dogs. I don’t want to ship, but will deliver to NYSTA convention in Herkimer. Can text pics. $325 for all, $175 per 13 traps, or $100 per half dozen

the colony trap style ones are easy to make yourself if you have a welder

That makes a big mess!

Heck yeah and Bradford pear is a preferred wood for woodturners like me.

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