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Trappers post otter float? #6117958
01/08/18 09:14 AM
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Has anyone tried the otter float that was in the last issue of trappers post?

Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6118378
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I promise you it works. If you have locations that bug you that are hard to set it has otter build a couple and try them. It does take some effort to construct but it's nice to see that 220 off in the water.

Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6118455
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I'm interested in seeing this. Where can I get a copy of Trapper's Post? Last time I was at Book World in nearby Wisconsin Rapids they only had Trapper & Predator Caller...


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Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6118512
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You can go to their website and purchase that copy for 5.00 I think.

Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6118513
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There was another post on this that had pictures of the set but that was a week or 2 ago.

Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6119103
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I don't think it is legal here with 220's. The article said it would also work with 160's. Who has tried it with 160's?

Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6119129
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Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6119154
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Originally Posted By: Rat Trapper Sr.
I don't think it is legal here with 220's . . .


I believe you are correct. This would qualify as a water set, therefore half of this trap needs to be submerged. My opinion. Been rethinking this one. Could still work though if half submerged.

Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6119246
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Call the warden.

Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6124414
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I TALKED TO MY warden this week and he told me if I use a 220 it is not legal.

Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6124586
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I have seen otter, mink and coon in 160's hanging below the float.

Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6125780
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Good to hear will be making one soon.

Re: Trappers post otter float? [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #6132819
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