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Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? #6666665
11/15/19 03:55 PM
11/15/19 03:55 PM
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Nebraska
BraskaYoter Offline OP
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Couple years ago i switched from fiberglass screen pan covers to underalls, actually dont care for underalls but have since switched to 1/2” fiberglass pipe insulation cut into 4” pieces and fold over and place under pan, have had really good results. I have heard polyfill also works good, but my pickup would look like a teddy bear mass casualty scene im aftaid. What are you using?


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Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6666683
11/15/19 04:11 PM
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I am using polyfill on almost everything, just bought a cheap pillow and cut a whole in one end. Keeps the polyfill from going everywhere.

I still have an assortment of pan covers I am experimenting with. FG screen, Aluminum Screen, Hardware Cloth, even tried out sandpaper. So far nothing seems to be better or worse, but i just started playing with the aluminum screen and hardware cloth, so time will tell.

I used ot use wax paper, and frankly everything is better than that, at least in my experience.

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: JustinEllisNM] #6666713
11/15/19 05:05 PM
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I used coffee filters then switched to polyfill under the pan. Now, I use a trappers cap and pete moss with no cover. I have had good results. I use MB 450 and 550 traps if wondering.

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6666933
11/15/19 10:07 PM
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Burton, Michigan
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The last 15 years all I use is underall and peat moss inside my traps

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6666950
11/15/19 10:19 PM
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I'm a polyfill kinda guy and I'm not going back laugh

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6666973
11/15/19 10:46 PM
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I use pipe wrap insulation under the pan, have used that for years.
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Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: JustinEllisNM] #6667023
11/15/19 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinEllisNM

I used ot use wax paper, and frankly everything is better than that, at least in my experience.

I disagree.

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: AJE] #6667039
11/15/19 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by AJE
Originally Posted by JustinEllisNM

I used ot use wax paper, and frankly everything is better than that, at least in my experience.

I disagree.

Why do you say that?
Genuinely curious your experience.

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6667041
11/15/19 11:56 PM
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I think because up here in the north where freezing and snowy conditions are a major reality, wax paper can be the hot ticket. You want to crumple the wax paper into a ball 1st, then can flatten it out and use it. It's light weight and easy to work with too, and cheap.

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Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6667262
11/16/19 10:58 AM
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Screen

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6667269
11/16/19 11:13 AM
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Polyfill.

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6667383
11/16/19 03:04 PM
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Polyfill


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Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6667403
11/16/19 03:33 PM
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Polyfill for me.

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: AJE] #6667414
11/16/19 03:58 PM
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AJE, that makes sense.
Thanks

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6667433
11/16/19 04:28 PM
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Peat moss inside the jaws early season and just screen late season.

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6669158
11/18/19 04:26 PM
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I also use polyfill and have for years, but I might try some coffee filters as well this season. I just keep the polyfill in a ziploc bag. Little goes a long way.


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Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6669233
11/18/19 06:26 PM
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Polyfill

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6669268
11/18/19 06:59 PM
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I use a 50/50 mixture of sifted dry peat moss and cover hulls. Springy enough to let the pan drop but it keeps dirt from clogging up the works.


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Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6669409
11/18/19 09:27 PM
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Pipe wrap insulation for me also.

Re: Pan covers or underpans, whos using what? [Re: BraskaYoter] #6669420
11/18/19 09:33 PM
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I use screens and polyfill. Screens when I'm in a sod/grass type area where I can do a Pipe Dream set or a bait stick type set. If I'm in sand or dirt it's polyfill.

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