Re: HFT Journal 2017-18
[Re: HFT AK]
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10/27/17 11:42 AM
10/27/17 11:42 AM
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 245 Alberta, Canada
The Spruce
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Allan I used those coils spring ones, still using bunch of them and they work. I have had a few yotes that have managed to get that coil wrapped up in thier fur pretty dang good were there ended up being damage. And of course that damage is always right behind the head on the neck. AV- honestly I see no differance, but then again those slim loc's seem to hold their position pretty good even in the wind. HFT, Put your trigger on the side of the spring, not the top. It will fire a lot better, "at the right time". Sometimes when set on the top it can work against its self and jam up. It will still fire, but will take a lot more pulling to engage. Marty explained this to me (the guy who makes those). Just a tip Spruce
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Re: HFT Journal 2017-18
[Re: martentrapper]
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10/27/17 12:34 PM
10/27/17 12:34 PM
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Joined: Apr 2014
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JMF
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That spring set up looks like a lot of bling for a canine. I assume some twigs, etc. will be used to hide it. mt The coyotes here don't seem to mind. I sometimes do a little bit of blocking. The link in my signature has a lot of set pics. Allan is right about being careful when you cut them free, that end stop turns into a bullet when the spring is loaded.
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Re: HFT Journal 2017-18
[Re: HFT AK]
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11/09/17 03:00 PM
11/09/17 03:00 PM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 7 mat su valley
froster
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mat su valley
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Nice like the new snares gonna have to let me know how they work out hope they work well nothing wrong with trying new stuff a qwik kill is what all trappers prefer. I made a ton of snares last night defently need to invest in a bench swage a lot easier. I'm gonna chase otter before the ice gets to thick got my signs hung on my line had to make some new ones cause my nice ones got stolen this moose season. Really wish people would leave my stuff alone this season. Good luck tomorrow hope u connect
In it to Skin it
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Re: HFT Journal 2017-18
[Re: HFT AK]
#6051706
11/11/17 06:03 PM
11/11/17 06:03 PM
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 555 Fairbanks Alaska
AKHowler
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Fairbanks Alaska
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We're getting a little snow up here but need some cold weather to turn those river solid. Looking to get a couple baits out myself. Good luck and be safe this season.
Alaskan #9 Trap Company JR Pederson PO BOX 58226 Fairbanks AK 99711 cell# 907-378-7291 pedersonjr@yahoo.com
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Re: HFT Journal 2017-18
[Re: HFT AK]
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11/12/17 05:16 PM
11/12/17 05:16 PM
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 11,878 MT (Big Sky Country)
Allan Minear
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I hear you on needing colder temps JR, we have been hovering around zero some nights but it looks like that has come to a end this week ? So much for a wild Montana winter so far. HFT, I hope those snares work well for you in all honesty I'm still a fan of the coil spring behind a wedge or death blow lock but then that's always open for debate. Stay Safe out there and catch a bunch ! Allan
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Re: HFT Journal 2017-18
[Re: HFT AK]
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11/14/17 01:49 AM
11/14/17 01:49 AM
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Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 109 Alaska
Confused Trapper
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Slowly getting gear out there and waiting for a front to come through. Picked up this boy on a bunny trail, 3/32 1x19 with a slim loc. That's a nice fox , wish we could get them going down here, I've got a couple couple friends who has pictures of them here.....but fish and game still don't believe it lol As for bunnys I have been seeing a ton of tracks while out scouting different areas for a new line :-) the last couple years have been getting better, but there are a lot more down here this year than last by far !!!!
Last edited by Confused Trapper; 11/14/17 01:52 AM.
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Re: HFT Journal 2017-18
[Re: HFT AK]
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11/14/17 03:31 AM
11/14/17 03:31 AM
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 11,878 MT (Big Sky Country)
Allan Minear
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HFT, very nice fox keep up the good work on hammering the critters ! Enjoy what snow you have we had 52 above with high winds, tomorrow's high may reach the mid 40's so much for any snow we had. Well without going into much detail I'm going through some less than fun times so I'm living vicariously through many of your trap lines I'm hopeful things will be better in January 2018 . Sorry I'm really not trying to high jack your post HFT I promise. Stay Safe out there and stop by the auction bid often and high this is for a great cause ! Allan
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Re: HFT Journal 2017-18
[Re: HFT AK]
#6054413
11/14/17 05:01 PM
11/14/17 05:01 PM
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Joined: Sep 2016
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Jurassic Park
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Hey HFT, when you hang snares on bunny trails do you hang them like normal for fox/coyote or do you hang them a touch higher to avoid catching rabbits?
Cold as ice!
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Re: HFT Journal 2017-18
[Re: HFT AK]
#6054741
11/14/17 10:40 PM
11/14/17 10:40 PM
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Jurassic Park
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Cool! I might set a few on the rabbit trails and give it a shot!
Cold as ice!
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Re: HFT Journal 2017-18
[Re: HFT AK]
#6056454
11/16/17 08:01 PM
11/16/17 08:01 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,064 Wasilla AK
HFT AK
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Wasilla AK
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Pretty good run today, picked up 3 yotes. Got about 2 inches of snow last night/ this morning and I am already looking forward to my next check. Nothing line looking down a bunny trail and seeing ears sticking up out of the fresh snow 3/32 1x19 slim loc This boy ran the wrong bunny trail 1/16 1x19 slim loc Caught this one at a bait station. From where the bait is I can pretty much see 360 at all of the snare in the wood line about 50 yds away. As I scanned the top of the ridge I couldn't see the last snare, then I realized the freaking tree I had tied off on was gone to! Sure enough it had up rooted a spruce tree and dragged it about 10 yds before it got wedged and hung up. It was a solid tree the roots gave out. Got them hung to thaw and dry out. Looks like a busy night in the fur shed
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