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Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3617990
02/06/13 06:42 AM
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Zoe, OK
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Great post as always WB , I for one don't mind the "hogging" very educational thanks for sharing


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Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3618050
02/06/13 08:16 AM
02/06/13 08:16 AM
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Fairbanks, Alaska
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Conveying useful and helpful information in no way constitutes "hogging a thread!" Bring it on!

Btw, my favorite gulo trap (for all the reasons already related, including preventing under-jaw nibbling) is the 48 Newhouse. The size of a #4; the strength of NH, plus teeth.

The worst problem of course is that they are a hard trap to find to purchase. I've grabbed up just about every one I've come across that was for sale, and still have less than 3 dozen of 'em!

Pete

Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3618443
02/06/13 12:47 PM
02/06/13 12:47 PM
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Excellent information, and keep it coming!


Made it almost 3 years without censor!

Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3618709
02/06/13 03:01 PM
02/06/13 03:01 PM
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What's a fair price in the NH 48's. Found a dozen with chains, drag and the ring on the chain. I think that's how they came.

Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3618843
02/06/13 04:02 PM
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Thanks for sharing Wolverine Bait. Great photos. I caught a wolverine a few years ago in a #5 Bridger dls. The jaws were resting on the wrist bone and there was nothing left below that. Definetly way to much space inside the jaws. I had a bunch of those traps from my open water beaver trapping days down south and used it because I know its very powerful. I have some # 4 Victor dls and will try them.

Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3619010
02/06/13 05:33 PM
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If a victor 3 can be used why not a fully modified bridger #2, or bridger #3 fully modified? Never got a wolverine but I'd try it.


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Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3619022
02/06/13 05:39 PM
02/06/13 05:39 PM
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Thanks for sharing this adventure for you saying hoggin it's not I hope all you show what's going on in your neck of the woods helps us become more efficient trappers, and me and my family love the pics and stories.

Last edited by akassassin; 02/06/13 05:41 PM.

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Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3619036
02/06/13 05:45 PM
02/06/13 05:45 PM
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I know a guy who has trapped one heck of a lot of wolverine his go to trap is a fully modified Victor #3 coil. The big reason no room to chew as all of his stuff is sold taxidermy. He doesn't use conis and takes 4-8 a year


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Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3619918
02/06/13 10:17 PM
02/06/13 10:17 PM
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Homer, Alaska
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Quote:
Sorry to everyone,... I didn't mean to hog this thread & tie it up with just my stuff

I can see everyone is mad WB. laugh Outstanding as always. I laughed when I saw the remake as I asked for. Thanks.
When are you going to host a WolverineBait slideshow for us trappers with the low hanging tongues? You should put on a slide show at the Fling. Make it a side booth for people to view. Would be a great addition. Wolverine are something we just don't get to see a lot of photos alive in a trap.
Do you take much video? I have quite a few of those #3 victors that my buddy base plated and swiveled. I thought they would make a good wolverine trap and now I know. Thanks.

For those of you new to the forum this year I just want to bring up some additional recognition for WB that has already been given. It is this type of sharing and extra effort on WB's part around the state in the past that last year earned him Alaska Trapper of the Year.
Thanks Dave for sharing such great photos and information.




Speaking of fling and Wolverine Traps.
Last year at the fling a trapper was showing a modification he was making to I believe the SleepyCreek 4.5

Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: 92z] #3620419
02/07/13 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted By: 92z
What's a fair price in the NH 48's. Found a dozen with chains, drag and the ring on the chain. I think that's how they came.


All the #48 NH I own, or have ever seen came stock with about a 5' chain and ring. Either stamped link, or twist link NH chain and ring, never seen one stock with a drag. Are you sure they are #48's, and not 4 1/2 NH?? Prices vary widely, but within the last 10 years, I've been paying $30-$75 each for #48's, depending upon condition, and of course, asking price wink I find them unbeatable for an otter foothold.

Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3620466
02/07/13 02:11 AM
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Nice. Picked 8 of them up. Yes the fancy 5' of chain with the loop. Looks like the original owner added the drag.

Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3621451
02/07/13 04:27 PM
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Ok I understand what the short height is needed for the others I stated all have height on em, work good for lynx. I see why the others will work good. Tough mean looking animal to try to hold. Wish I could get 1 someday.


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Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3621464
02/07/13 04:30 PM
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How do you cover the long spring trap and still get it to fire in snow ? I had a long spring #4 bridger and it snapped half way and missed the lynx. Sold em all and stuck with the bridger #3 coils.


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Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3621491
02/07/13 04:37 PM
02/07/13 04:37 PM
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Bethel, AK
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Wax paper. If you take a layer of snow and slide it over the trap without changing it, it will fire just fine.

BTW, you don't have to cover your trap with snow for lynx.

We just use wax paper and stepping sticks.


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Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3621513
02/07/13 04:43 PM
02/07/13 04:43 PM
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Alaska
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Have any of you guys tried Caven's Violater 7 K-9 lure up here for fox? I bought an ounce of it this week and when I went to the post office I could smell it when I went to the pick up window! The bottle was taped shut, sealed in plastic, wrapped in paper, and boxed. The lady was only too glad to have me pick it up...lol! Not sure if it will be too loud or how they will react. Feedback requested...


Trapping and predator hunting since 1984: "So that others may live."
Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3621536
02/07/13 04:55 PM
02/07/13 04:55 PM
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Wasilla AK
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I tried it year before last. The K9's in my area hate the smell of skunk and will do a 180 when they smell it. Might work in your area though. Be careful, the bears LOVE skunk!

Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3621907
02/07/13 07:21 PM
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I quit using it because im trapping off the road system and it stinks up everything it touchs. Especially the pickup.

Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3622016
02/07/13 08:07 PM
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Bethel, AK
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Jim, you aren't supposed to use it for an air freshener!!


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Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3622217
02/07/13 09:16 PM
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I tried to not cover for lynx but they just paw at the jaw and leave, I cover and bam! Next day it was Rollin! Poor sign after the big storms. Hope we have some good weather. I use hair trigger always with light coat of snow or if I think it's gonna harden to much jumbo cupcake cups with light coat of snow.

Last edited by akassassin; 02/07/13 09:21 PM.

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Re: The Almighty Alaskan Thread #6 [Re: white17] #3622724
02/08/13 12:20 AM
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Rafe, Im pretty sure thats what smells! Maybe i'll look under the seats next spring. eek

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