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Foothold question #7210564
03/09/21 06:44 PM
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How many go barehanded clean mud out under trap pan? I always do an found myself yesterday an today do it on new 5 coil ? Liquidy mud from high water , not sure if cause not fire, it not sand, bad idea if careful on a new 5 ?

Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7210575
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Maybe try a small stout stick to brush it out from underneath?
Edit...flip the loose jaw up so you arent in between.

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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7210603
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Is it just me or do other people not understand a dang thing he says?

Re: Foothold question [Re: Tailhunter] #7210616
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Originally Posted by Tailhunter
Is it just me or do other people not understand a dang thing he says?

You don't speak Coonman? He said it all in the first sentence....The rest is he don't want to pinch his fingers.....I think.


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Re: Foothold question [Re: Tailhunter] #7210620
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Originally Posted by Tailhunter
Is it just me or do other people not understand a dang thing he says?

I like reading his posts,,but before I will click on one of his posts,I wack down a couple belts of whiskey first,,so even if I still cant comprehend it,,I still get a laugh. grin ADC usualy comes in and translates it into English for us.THEN,,we give him our advise on the topic,,and he ignores everything we advised.Same thing every time.

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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7210626
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I wouldn’t use my finger to clean out from underneath any trap pan unless the loose jaw was up and even then I’d use a stick.

Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7210631
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Am I the only one who is wondering about the new 5-coil? I thought 4-coils were overkill. Never heard of this 5-coil thingy, but I've been out of the loop for awhile. confused


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Originally Posted by trapperkeck
Am I the only one who is wondering about the new 5-coil? I thought 4-coils were overkill. Never heard of this 5-coil thingy, but I've been out of the loop for awhile. confused

I will make an attempt at translation,,probly means a #5 coil spring.But what do I know.I haven't been drinking YET. grin

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Re: Foothold question [Re: upstateNY] #7210638
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Originally Posted by upstateNY
Originally Posted by trapperkeck
Am I the only one who is wondering about the new 5-coil? I thought 4-coils were overkill. Never heard of this 5-coil thingy, but I've been out of the loop for awhile. confused

I will make an attempt at translation,,probly means a #5 coil spring.But what do I know.

Well, we can hope!


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Re: Foothold question [Re: Tailhunter] #7210652
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Originally Posted by Tailhunter
Is it just me or do other people not understand a dang thing he says?

I don't drink, but I thought I may need to be when I'm reading his stuff. Glad to know I am not the only one.

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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7210663
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You’re asking us if it’s a bad idea to stick your finger under the pan of a set trap.

Man do you really need to ask that question?

Coonman, do you think it’s a good idea? It’s only good if you don’t get caught!!

There’s lots of times where I put my hands where they shouldn’t be (trapping related) but I never asked. I knew!


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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7210674
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Get a go pro camera.


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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7210692
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A no. 5 size trap, I do all time when have 1.5 set after bed , ya maybe find stick but hard see trap on murky water, I have got caught in no 3 size coils bfore with 4 coils, not feel good but kept make beaver set, just wondering others do it to clean out under pan ,almost always got to when bed an in flooding waters it happen daily

Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7210701
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Do you trap with a partner?


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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7210726
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I never clean out under the pan in a set made in water. Ever. Anything that squeezes up from under the trap is going to be way too soft to worry about. Especially when setting for beavers. They will have no trouble tripping the trap.

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Sand well stop trap fire, I always clean under pan as parnoid it not fire, when u bed it, clog up mud, ya I don't think this liquidy stuff need be clean daily, sand is different story , ya should have more respect for a no 5 trap , never handle them much

Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7210780
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That's why you need a good woman on the trap line helping you coonman. Make her clean the mud and sand out. You can't be expected to do everything. grin

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Originally Posted by 8117 Steve R
Do you trap with a partner?


I almost choked on my lasagna!


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Re: Foothold question [Re: ~ADC~] #7216849
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Originally Posted by ~ADC~
I never clean out under the pan in a set made in water. Ever. Anything that squeezes up from under the trap is going to be way too soft to worry about. Especially when setting for beavers. They will have no trouble tripping the trap.



Not if you're trapping where there's alot of sand.

Sand will pack under the pans like cement and the traps will not spring even if you jump on them and we have short throw triggers.

In one area we trap 50 to 75 percent of the traps would be sanded in due to the waters motion.

He tried leaves and plastic as pan covers and nothing worked UNTIL he started using polyfill under the pans.

Now instead of 50 to 75 percent of his traps being sanded in in that area he has 99 percent workable traps at each check.
.where before absolutely 50 to 75 percent would regularly be sanded in.

And the more workable traps you have the better your chances at catching more fur.


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Re: Foothold question [Re: Tailhunter] #7216869
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Originally Posted by Tailhunter
Is it just me or do other people not understand a dang thing he says?


Lol, I think we need to copy and paste all his posts into google translate laugh


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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7216871
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I just lift the trap out, shake the trap in the water for a second, and scoop out the silt before rebedding. I keep high pan tension, so the trap doesn’t go off when I move it side to side under water.


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Re: Foothold question [Re: Trapping U.P.] #7216927
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Originally Posted by Trapping U.P.
Originally Posted by Tailhunter
Is it just me or do other people not understand a dang thing he says?


Lol, I think we need to copy and paste all his posts into google translate laugh



You guys aren't funny.

Hes a kid. Leave him alone. And that goes for coonmann220s posts too.

.just be happy theres kids on here interested in trapping.

If it bothers any of y'all dont read their posts.


Without the kids trapping is doomed.


Everyone aint an English scholar


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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7216936
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Pretty sure coonman isn’t a kid or an English scholar.
As far as the kid, think he rubbed folks raw by “pretending” to be something he’s not and still doing it. I see wanting to fit in, but with no experience, don’t offer advice. Read and learn. I’m a grown man and read this site over a year before ever joining and posting.
One can learn a lot about people by just reading their posts over time.

Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7216957
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Charlie Dobbins said you can learn something from everyone and Slim Pederson said that someone who says there's only one way to do something shows their lack of knowledge.

Amd Charlie also told Jerry once that the only dumb question is the one not asked.

Isnt the whole point of tman? to help new comers learn the art of trapping? and not just a place where the so called experts can set around lie about their catches and slap each other on their backs?


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Re: Foothold question [Re: cathryn] #7216962
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Originally Posted by cathryn
Charlie Dobbins said you can learn something from everyone and Slim Pederson said that someone who says there's only one way to do something shows their lack of knowledge.

Amd Charlie also told Jerry once that the only dumb question is the one not asked.

Isnt the whole point of tman? to help new comers learn the art of trapping? and not just a place where the so called experts can set around and slap each other on their backs?



Coonman is like 60 years old, has been trapping forever, and been a member here for a lot of years.

Re: Foothold question [Re: ~ADC~] #7216967
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Hes 60 amd he can even begin to navigate a computer? Good for him!

Maybe covid has him cooped up and he just wants interaction with other like-minded people?


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Originally Posted by cathryn
Hes 60 amd he can even begin to navigate a computer? Good for him!


He doesn't have a computer, just a phone. You've missed a lot here.

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Originally Posted by ~ADC~
Originally Posted by cathryn
Hes 60 amd he can even begin to navigate a computer? Good for him!


He doesn't have a computer, just a phone. You've missed a lot here.

It happens when youve been trapping


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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7216992
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Coonman gets a kick out of all these dumbaz replies


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Re: Foothold question [Re: cathryn] #7216993
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Originally Posted by cathryn
Charlie Dobbins said you can learn something from everyone and Slim Pederson said that someone who says there's only one way to do something shows their lack of knowledge.

Amd Charlie also told Jerry once that the only dumb question is the one not asked.

Isnt the whole point of tman? to help new comers learn the art of trapping? and not just a place where the so called experts can set around lie about their catches and slap each other on their backs?


Several people on this site can't stand it if someone comes up with a different idea. There is a lot of narrow minded folks here and everywhere unfortunately.


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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7217030
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Pretty sure folks post what works for “them” in there area. What may work for one may not work for someone else. When someone asks for help or posts what they did, then what works for someone else may actually work for you. Some of the best advice I’ve gotten on here has been through PM’s with no discussion.
It also helps if someone can legitimately understand the question or post, otherwise it’s good luck or just quit.

Since you’ve been out trapping I’ll sum up what I’ve learned about coonman:
He’s 60
He’s not tech savvy
He hates his boss and sometimes his job
His truck is running on its last cylinders
He has a bad knee
He’s a coon trapper and apparently a beaver trapper too
He doesn’t like doctors

Now you are caught up on the legendary coonman.

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His truck is running on its last cylinders.........The exhaust manifolds already gave up the ghost.........LOL Lord I apologize

Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7217051
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Forgot about the exhaust manifold...

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I'm not talking about coonman at all. I'm talking about folks that should know better about putting down an idea without even trying it.


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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7217060
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Apparently Mrs. Cathryn didn’t know.
And yeah, some folks on here are set in their ways. Like I said, what they do works for them, just may not for everyone else and they just can’t see inventing a new wheel.

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Originally Posted by rpmartin
Originally Posted by cathryn
Charlie Dobbins said you can learn something from everyone and Slim Pederson said that someone who says there's only one way to do something shows their lack of knowledge.

Amd Charlie also told Jerry once that the only dumb question is the one not asked.

Isnt the whole point of tman? to help new comers learn the art of trapping? and not just a place where the so called experts can set around lie about their catches and slap each other on their backs?


Several people on this site can't stand it if someone comes up with a different idea. There is a lot of narrow minded folks here and everywhere unfortunately.


More is see rp Martin post the more I think this guy is a stand up guy .


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Originally Posted by Trapping U.P.
[quote=Tailhunter]Is it just me or do other people not understand a dang thing he says?


Lol, I think we need to copy and paste all his posts into google translate laugh[/quote

It would be like, " Alexa, what did he just say"?

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Gentleman has anybody thought of making a stand or a platform to place trap on ,, for this sandy or quicksand muck you describe??? Seem pretty easy to me to build a platform for type of situation. May have to pull out and put back everyday but the trap would fire ???

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Read coonmans posts outloud they make more sense, seriously.

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Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Pretty sure folks post what works for “them” in there area. What may work for one may not work for someone else. When someone asks for help or posts what they did, then what works for someone else may actually work for you. Some of the best advice I’ve gotten on here has been through PM’s with no discussion.
It also helps if someone can legitimately understand the question or post, otherwise it’s good luck or just quit.

Since you’ve been out trapping I’ll sum up what I’ve learned about coonman:
He’s 60
He’s not tech savvy
He hates his boss and sometimes his job
His truck is running on its last cylinders
He has a bad knee
He’s a coon trapper and apparently a beaver trapper too
He doesn’t like doctors

Now you are caught up on the legendary coonman.

On the IRS bad list.

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Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Apparently Mrs. Cathryn didn’t know.
And yeah, some folks on here are set in their ways. Like I said, what they do works for them, just may not for everyone else and they just can’t see inventing a new wheel.


Folks set in their ways is absolutely fine by me. Its when they feel the need to disparage others just because they don't agree. Even when they have never tested the new way.


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Re: Foothold question [Re: red mt] #7217138
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Originally Posted by red mt
Gentleman has anybody thought of making a stand or a platform to place trap on ,, for this sandy or quicksand muck you describe??? Seem pretty easy to me to build a platform for type of situation. May have to pull out and put back everyday but the trap would fire ???

Look up some of Swampwolfs recent post. He had something he set a trap or two in just for that purpose I believe. Works for him.

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I've placed a few #1s in the sand and clay mixture I call quick-clay because it grabs you fast and doesn't let go, I've lost a few pairs of shoes to it. It acts like concrete under my traps I have to press real hard on a stick for them to fire. Keep in mind they were set for mink so zero pan tension, I will have to try underalls for underwater.


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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7217258
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I trap the mo. river with its flowing sand it'll put a trap out of commission in just a few hours, I found fiberglass insulation under the pan keeps enough sand from under the pan so it'll fire for several days.
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Re: Foothold question [Re: iaduckhntr] #7217375
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Originally Posted by iaduckhntr
I trap the mo. river with its flowing sand it'll put a trap out of commission in just a few hours, I found fiberglass insulation under the pan keeps enough sand from under the pan so it'll fire for several days.
Dennis


That sounds like a really good idea.


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Re: Foothold question [Re: iaduckhntr] #7217504
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Originally Posted by iaduckhntr
I trap the mo. river with its flowing sand it'll put a trap out of commission in just a few hours, I found fiberglass insulation under the pan keeps enough sand from under the pan so it'll fire for several days.
Dennis

Same pprincipal as the polyfil


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Re: Foothold question [Re: Wanna Be] #7217517
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Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Pretty sure folks post what works for “them” in there area. What may work for one may not work for someone else. When someone asks for help or posts what they did, then what works for someone else may actually work for you. Some of the best advice I’ve gotten on here has been through PM’s with no discussion.
It also helps if someone can legitimately understand the question or post, otherwise it’s good luck or just quit.

Since you’ve been out trapping I’ll sum up what I’ve learned about coonman:
He’s 60
He’s not tech savvy
He hates his boss and sometimes his job
His truck is running on its last cylinders
He has a bad knee
He’s a coon trapper and apparently a beaver trapper too
He doesn’t like doctors

Now you are caught up on the legendary coonman.



He sounds like a number of people I know and that could be any of us down the road.

I just don't feel like you should belittle people period regardless of their life's circumstances


Walk a mile.in someones shoes, put yourself in their position before you down them.


All im saying is i fell like people in general should Just respect other people and their ideas even of you don't agree with where theyre coming from.


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I've trapped lots of rivers. And as far as I know there Is no way you can beat the sand Issue If there Is any current at all. Once you set a trap you are disturbing the natural flow and all of a sudden you have sand build up, It's just like what a snow fence does when It snows. Putting something under the pan may keep the sand out In that area but your trap may still get buried so It wont go off.
I have caught beaver and had them buried so deep I couldn't pull them out of the sand.


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I like it when the behavior police show up and take people to task.


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Tried puttin them in grocery bags tried shoving sticks in upstream to create a diversion what worked best for me was going to 330.s


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Re: Foothold question [Re: cathryn] #7217549
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Originally Posted by cathryn
Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Pretty sure folks post what works for “them” in there area. What may work for one may not work for someone else. When someone asks for help or posts what they did, then what works for someone else may actually work for you. Some of the best advice I’ve gotten on here has been through PM’s with no discussion.
It also helps if someone can legitimately understand the question or post, otherwise it’s good luck or just quit.

Since you’ve been out trapping I’ll sum up what I’ve learned about coonman:
He’s 60
He’s not tech savvy
He hates his boss and sometimes his job
His truck is running on its last cylinders
He has a bad knee
He’s a coon trapper and apparently a beaver trapper too
He doesn’t like doctors

Now you are caught up on the legendary coonman.



He sounds like a number of people I know and that could be any of us down the road.

I just don't feel like you should belittle people period regardless of their life's circumstances


Walk a mile.in someones shoes, put yourself in their position before you down them.


All im saying is i fell like people in general should Just respect other people and their ideas even of you don't agree with where theyre coming from.

Again I’m being quoted, yet never put anyone down. Also know for a fact I’ve never rejected an idea. Heck I try everything I read, lol. Some has worked and some hasn’t. Apparently I’m being confused with someone else. This is twice now. All the information I posted is from his own threads and posts through the year. Mrs. Cathryn thought he was a kid....

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Re: Foothold question [Re: CTRAPS] #7217560
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Originally Posted by CTRAPS
I like it when the behavior police show up and take people to task.


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Re: Foothold question [Re: jeff karsten] #7217593
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Originally Posted by jeff karsten
Tried puttin them in grocery bags tried shoving sticks in upstream to create a diversion what worked best for me was going to 330.s


Someone who understands the sand issue.


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Re: Foothold question [Re: coonman220] #7217617
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Where we are trapping its a foot trap situation. they may still be covered with sand..but they still fire


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