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Body grips for marten #6635381
10/08/19 11:04 AM
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Looking to get some new body grip traps for marten. Last time I went out for them I used the CTM 126 (5x5 double spring) with pans but I only had 1 dz, so I'm looking to expand my inventory for a larger trapline. I'm looking to pick up 2-3 dz of something. Just wondering what everyone else prefers or would recommend a guy gets if buying new traps. Thanks.

Also, this will be in an area with no fisher.

Re: Body grips for marten [Re: uncleduck] #6635400
10/08/19 11:56 AM
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I use Belisle 120's with wood pans.


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Re: Body grips for marten [Re: uncleduck] #6635401
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Belisle Super X 120, very versatile trap suitable for muskrat, mink, marten and fisher. Also have excellent spring safety hooks.


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Re: Body grips for marten [Re: bctomcat] #6635677
10/08/19 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bctomcat
Belisle Super X 120, very versatile trap suitable for muskrat, mink, marten and fisher. Also have excellent spring safety hooks.
X2


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Re: Body grips for marten [Re: bctomcat] #6635794
10/09/19 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by bctomcat
Belisle Super X 120, very versatile trap suitable for muskrat, mink, marten and fisher. Also have excellent spring safety hooks.


X3
I also took his bait positioning to achieve repeatable strikes on target. He had it nailed!


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Re: Body grips for marten [Re: uncleduck] #6636736
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Thanks for the input. I was leaning towards the belisle, glad to hear the confirmation.

Re: Body grips for marten [Re: uncleduck] #6637146
10/10/19 10:59 PM
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Are you trapping marten in North Dakota?
Mad mike, please expand on bait positioning!

Re: Body grips for marten [Re: uncleduck] #6637226
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No, planning a trip out of state.

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