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Re: Seal oil [Re: kytrapper] #6255268
06/06/18 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted By: kytrapper
Grawe"s has a seal oil imitation. I have some old coyote formulas that call for it.
x2 I have 3 formulas that call for the real stuff. Pretty sure Glen Hanson had some connections in Alaska.

Re: Seal oil [Re: The Beav] #6255441
06/07/18 08:16 AM
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The secret is finally out, the silver bullet has been found smile Now everyone can be on the same playing field.

Re: Seal oil [Re: Bob Jameson] #6255850
06/07/18 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted By: Bob Jameson
The secret is finally out, the silver bullet has been found smile Now everyone can be on the same playing field.


you talking about the used tampons right? wink


Water is good for two things, Floating Ships and making Beer.
Re: Seal oil [Re: The Beav] #6255981
06/07/18 11:24 PM
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I've heard pads are better, now the secret is out.

Re: Seal oil [Re: beartooth trapr] #6256011
06/08/18 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted By: beartooth trapr
I've heard pads are better, now the secret is out.


No no no! The pads are best used for geese decoys. Just be sure it’s the ones with wings...


If you take care of the land the land will take care of you
Re: Seal oil [Re: The Beav] #6262411
06/18/18 09:14 PM
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Toss one on a whitetail scrape in November, wink Doesn't matter which type LOL

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Pay homage to all you harvest..
Re: Seal oil [Re: The Beav] #6270013
06/30/18 05:42 PM
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I've used seal oil, primarily in Lynx lure.
Salmon oil seems to work just as good.

Re: Seal oil [Re: The Beav] #6279518
07/15/18 12:28 PM
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You guys joking about tampon use must not be aware that this was a common practice with trappers back in the depression era. There is even an old saying that derives from that practice.



" Well, if that don't take the rag off the bush" !!!


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Re: Seal oil [Re: Rusty Newhouse] #6279519
07/15/18 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted By: Rusty Newhouse
I've used seal oil, primarily in Lynx lure.
Salmon oil seems to work just as good.


In my experience seal oil is a completely useless.


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