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Floating otter set? #6096176 12/23/17 09:46 AM 12/23/17 09:46 AM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,974 NNY 0 080808 OP trapper
080808 OP trapper 0 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,974 NNY	Latest issue of Trappers Post has an article using drain tile. Anyone ever used this or anything similar?

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096188 12/23/17 09:56 AM 12/23/17 09:56 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine	I saw that article.Trouble up here by time otter season starts you might have a week at best before everything freezes. Nevada bound

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096189 12/23/17 09:57 AM 12/23/17 09:57 AM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,974 NNY 0 080808 OP trapper
080808 OP trapper 0 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,974 NNY	I hear ya. A little better here.

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096215 12/23/17 10:16 AM 12/23/17 10:16 AM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 546 IL G goatman trapper
goatman trapper G Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 546 IL

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096226 12/23/17 10:23 AM 12/23/17 10:23 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine	Nice catch goatman Nevada bound

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096245 12/23/17 10:40 AM 12/23/17 10:40 AM
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 628 NC, Pisgha forest Z Zach aka trapper trapper
Zach aka trapper trapper Z Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 628 NC, Pisgha forest	Can yall elaborate I have a perfect location for this but I don't get trappers post please help. I'm not trying to hijack this post just trying understand the set Proud WNC native

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096251 12/23/17 10:44 AM 12/23/17 10:44 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine	Got wood attached to each side of the tile to keep the tile floating.When put in water the wood is below the surface of the water with the bottom of the tile partly in the water Nevada bound

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096255 12/23/17 10:46 AM 12/23/17 10:46 AM
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 628 NC, Pisgha forest Z Zach aka trapper trapper
Zach aka trapper trapper Z Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 628 NC, Pisgha forest	Do you put it up against the bank and disguise it like it comes out of the bank? Proud WNC native

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096259 12/23/17 10:49 AM 12/23/17 10:49 AM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,974 NNY 0 080808 OP trapper
080808 OP trapper 0 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,974 NNY	Look at the pic shown by goatman Pipe on a wooden platform. Open at both ends guarded by coni’s. Fish or whatever for bait. Trappers Post is a great magazine for Trappers . Still want to hear from others who have used this set?

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096263 12/23/17 10:50 AM 12/23/17 10:50 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine	Nevada bound

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096272 12/23/17 11:03 AM 12/23/17 11:03 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 29,987 Eastern Shore of Maryland HobbieTrapper "Chippendale Trapper"
HobbieTrapper "Chippendale Trapper" Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 29,987 Eastern Shore of Maryland	Got to be an easier way. -Goofy-

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096280 12/23/17 11:19 AM 12/23/17 11:19 AM
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 628 NC, Pisgha forest Z Zach aka trapper trapper
Zach aka trapper trapper Z Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 628 NC, Pisgha forest	Thanks so much I understand now. I despritly want to get trappers post and join my state organization trappers post comes with it but its just gotta wate a little longer. Thanks so much Proud WNC native

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096283 12/23/17 11:22 AM 12/23/17 11:22 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,424 Wisconsin R RdFx trapper
RdFx trapper R Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,424 Wisconsin	Yes there are easier ways BUT this idea is just another TOOL in a trappers trapping tool box, keep an open mind....trap on and skin those super glue otter hides.... RdFx

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096303 12/23/17 11:46 AM 12/23/17 11:46 AM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,974 NNY 0 080808 OP trapper
080808 OP trapper 0 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,974 NNY	Join your state organization BEFORE buying additional supplies. A better investment for a number of reasons. IMO Good luck and remember whoever has the most fun wins!

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096336 12/23/17 12:23 PM 12/23/17 12:23 PM
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 3,883 Kentucky ky_coyote_hunter trapper
ky_coyote_hunter trapper Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 3,883 Kentucky	That float was made by ole' Leon Smith of the United Trappers of Kentucky...For anyone who doesn't know, Leon is a "hoot", and a fine trapper...I see alot of value in this setup in constantly changing water levels like those on a river and its tributaries below a dam...To learn more about Leon, Clint Locklear has an interview of him on a early episode of Trappers Radio...Well worth listening to. Member - FTA

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096342 12/23/17 12:30 PM 12/23/17 12:30 PM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,974 NNY 0 080808 OP trapper
080808 OP trapper 0 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,974 NNY	Thanks for that info.

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096428 12/23/17 02:03 PM 12/23/17 02:03 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 29,987 Eastern Shore of Maryland HobbieTrapper "Chippendale Trapper"
HobbieTrapper "Chippendale Trapper" Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 29,987 Eastern Shore of Maryland	I do understand "another trapping tool in the bag" but I'd have to buy a trapping vehicle to haul something like that and foxes aren't selling that good right now. lol -Goofy-

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: HobbieTrapper] #6096453 12/23/17 02:19 PM 12/23/17 02:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine	Originally Posted By: HobbieTrapper I do understand "another trapping tool in the bag" but I'd have to buy a trapping vehicle to haul something like that and foxes aren't selling that good right now. lol Just put runners on it and drag it along behind your car Nevada bound

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096513 12/23/17 03:41 PM 12/23/17 03:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,048 SE Kentucky K kytrapper trapper
kytrapper trapper K Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,048 SE Kentucky	The set is for places that have fluctuating water levels daily with few other places like pinch points to set. Tidal areas comes to mind and tail water rivers. I guarantee the set is productive but it does take some effort in the off season to construct. I've seen several otters hanging below the float. I believe as a few of you start using them it will be a much talked about otter tool in the future.

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: kytrapper] #6096515 12/23/17 03:44 PM 12/23/17 03:44 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 43,603 Northern Maine	Originally Posted By: kytrapper The set is for places that have fluctuating water levels daily with few other places like pinch points to set. Tidal areas comes to mind and tail water rivers. I guarantee the set is productive but it does take some effort in the off season to construct. I've seen several otters hanging below the float. I believe as a few of you start using them it will be a much talked about otter tool in the future. We Can't preset or leave anything in the off season here. Nevada bound

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