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Floating otter set? #6096176
12/23/17 09:46 AM
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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
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I saw that article.Trouble up here by time otter season starts you might have a week at best before everything freezes.


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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096189
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I hear ya. A little better here.

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096215
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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096226
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Nice catch goatman


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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096245
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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


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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096251
12/23/17 10:44 AM
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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


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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096255
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Do you put it up against the bank and disguise it like it comes out of the bank?


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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096259
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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
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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096272
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Got to be an easier way.


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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096280
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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


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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096283
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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.... grin


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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096303
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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
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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.


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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096342
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Thanks for that info.

Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096428
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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


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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: HobbieTrapper] #6096453
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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 grin


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Re: Floating otter set? [Re: 080808] #6096513
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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
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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.


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