Plug for Kegs Creek Lures and Baits - Marty Smith
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01/22/22 01:39 PM
01/22/22 01:39 PM
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One of my favorite parts of trapping season is trying new lures and baits. This year I ran my standard favorites but I also leaned very heavy on Kegs Creek. I relied heavier on KCBL than I do normal brands. Marty is in my home state, an hour away, and a number of reviews were really very positive. So I took the gamble. I absolutely don't regret it at all. My son and I had personal bests on both coyote and bobcat this year by a large margin. Not only that, we stopped at Marty's place and picked up a few more the last week of December for a cold rolling trip down to Missouri. We nailed them there too. We didn't score on every product we bought from him but the one's that did produce, produced over and over for us. 95% of our efforts were directed at coyote and a modest 5% effort or so at catching our bobcat quota. I'll share what worked for us and feel that it is best to not share what didn't. My reasoning for that is because you may find different results in your area and using your style of trapping. Additionally, I didn't use everything in his arsenal either. The ones listed below caught fur throughout the season and as crazy as it may sound, I believe his lures made me a better trapper. I feel this way because they made me think about the critters we were after and I had to devise a methodology and approach that keyed in on some coyote evolutionary traits. That might sound crazy or sound like I'm trying to throw some big words around but that is not my intent at all. The right lure at the right time conveys the message that you are trying to present with the construction of each set. Kegs Creek-Marty Smith has the answer.
Roy Nelson's Bait LDC Super Call 1-11 Decoy Fox Gland Coyote Gland Bobcat Gland Super 21 Eight Ball Pacific Call Sierra Call
Disclaimer: I have never had a face to face or phone call conversation with Marty. When we stopped at his place, he had just left for Kansas that morning and we ended up being helped by the Mrs. A purely unsolicited plug with zero expectations or hope of anything in return. Yes, I think they are that good.
Last edited by FDChief; 01/25/22 11:24 AM.
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Re: Plug for Kegs Creek Lures and Baits - Marty Smith
[Re: FDChief]
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01/22/22 05:15 PM
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I mostly use Marty’s and John Graham’s baits and lures, and I always have excellent results. I have talked to Marty a couple times at conventions and he is the real deal. He has given me some helpful advice a time or two.
ITA, NRA & NTA member
Short liner and proud of it.
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Re: Plug for Kegs Creek Lures and Baits - Marty Smith
[Re: FDChief]
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01/22/22 05:46 PM
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Also bought all of our urine from him. I have used his urine before. It is very good
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Re: Plug for Kegs Creek Lures and Baits - Marty Smith
[Re: FDChief]
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01/23/22 10:41 PM
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His Algonquin lure works good
Adam Matalavage
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Re: Plug for Kegs Creek Lures and Baits - Marty Smith
[Re: FDChief]
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01/24/22 06:47 AM
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His Slayer is really good for late season flat sets. His SS has been my most constant food/curiosity scent for 4 seasons.
Last edited by trappergbus; 01/24/22 06:47 AM.
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: Plug for Kegs Creek Lures and Baits - Marty Smith
[Re: FDChief]
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01/24/22 08:17 AM
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Marty and Julie great people great to do business . Their Lures have caught me a lot fur over the years. Red
Kenneth schoening
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Re: Plug for Kegs Creek Lures and Baits - Marty Smith
[Re: FDChief]
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01/24/22 08:20 AM
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I use his baits, good stuff. Jim
Money cannot buy you happiness, but it can buy you a trapping license and that's pretty close.
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Re: Plug for Kegs Creek Lures and Baits - Marty Smith
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01/28/22 07:21 PM
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I was told there was a thread on here about our products. Thanks for the Good words, Julie and I try to treat everyone like how we like to be treated. All of my product are tested for years before labeled to sell and from all corners and in between in the United States. Thanks Again! Thanks for coming on here and commenting. I like to see this and will try some of your lures.
Thank God For Your Blessings! Never Half-Arse Anything!
Resource Protection Service
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Re: Plug for Kegs Creek Lures and Baits - Marty Smith
[Re: FDChief]
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02/01/22 08:15 AM
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Marty sent me some wiplash Knowing I'm not a bait guy. Trapped a beautiful blond phase yesterday that dug down thru 8 inches of crusted snow to get at it. I guess i'm a bait guy now LOL.. I put it to work for 7 checks, so far 5 coyotes. All the sets were wiplash only, no urine or lure added. Dangit Marty LOL
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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