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Fur shed apron #8545977
Yesterday at 04:12 PM
Yesterday at 04:12 PM
Joined: Mar 2020
W NY
Turtledale Offline OP
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Turtledale  Offline OP
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Joined: Mar 2020
W NY
Ive used a few different ones. The one I have now is just your standard cheap blue one.
My problem/gripe is that they're all very stiff and rigid. I flesh out in the barn where it's only a out 35-40 degrees and that makes it even stiffer.
What do you guys use
Does anyone have a more flexable one?
Here's the standard one I use [Linked Image]

Last edited by Turtledale; Yesterday at 04:12 PM.

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Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8545987
Yesterday at 04:28 PM
Yesterday at 04:28 PM
Joined: Mar 2008
NJ
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Bucndoe Offline
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NJ
The one I use is similar. Bought a 3 pack that were military surplus and were cheap. It’s kinda stiff but t does what I need it to do

Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546001
Yesterday at 05:16 PM
Yesterday at 05:16 PM
Joined: Nov 2012
Frazee, MN
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backroadsarcher Offline
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Frazee, MN
I have a pretty heavy black one. But my fleshing is in 55 degrees. I have had it for many years still in good shape.

Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546003
Yesterday at 05:16 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Central, SD
Law Dog Offline
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Central, SD
Construction trash bag with 3 holes cut in it might be a better option in some cases.


Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!

Jerry Herbst
Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546009
Yesterday at 05:28 PM
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williamsburg ks
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danny clifton Offline
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I use a heavy black one. They are not cheap Those thin ones dont last me very very long. I get a hole where I use my belly to hold stuff on the beam. Mine is "stiff". I dont mind. It does not cause me any problems.


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Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546012
Yesterday at 05:36 PM
Yesterday at 05:36 PM
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SEPA
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Lugnut Offline
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SEPA
I bought two of the heavy black ones for my granddaughter and myself. they were from one of the trapping supply houses but I don't remember which one.


Eh...wot?

Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546014
Yesterday at 05:38 PM
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Joined: Mar 2016
lewis county,new york
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newfox1 Offline
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lewis county,new york
Same one I use Dale, it’s had a little grease on it.

Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546024
Yesterday at 06:00 PM
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Joined: Jan 2023
Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania
I think mine is a weibe? It’s brown and it’s not too bulky for me. I like that the strap that ties behind you is connected to the neck strap so the thing isn’t hanging off my neck and drooping. Once I tie it behind me it stays put

Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546026
Yesterday at 06:14 PM
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Pennsylvania
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RegularJoe Offline
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Pennsylvania
I am using a heavy duty black rubber apron from Minnesota Trapline I believe, it is stiff but it has fixed straps, no tying behind my back. At first I didn't like it, but if you slip one arm out, then the other you can pick it right up over your head and off. The connection from each side of the chest goes over your shoulders and crosses your upper back to the opposite hip connection. I am also a member of the beam on my chest club and have a few stained sweatshirts from failed aprons, this one is pretty tough.

Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546032
Yesterday at 06:17 PM
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Iowa
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trapdog1 Online content
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Iowa
The Freedom Brand one is pretty good. Not too stiff or rigid.
I've tried different ones but always eventually wear through them.

Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546033
Yesterday at 06:18 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
La Crosse, WI
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Joined: Dec 2006
La Crosse, WI
Being cheap and always using what I have. One I used was top half old pair black rubber waders. My current one although a bit heavy. Is a piece of rubber roofing. I got it from nearby business they were tearing off. Hosed it off good add 4 grommets for some rope.
Good to go. Gets a bit slippery pinning coon to the beam. I have piece burlap lean on that gor traction. .

Mac


"Never Forget Which Way Is Up"

Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546035
Yesterday at 06:24 PM
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Wisconsin
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Wisconsin
I've used the heavy black one from Minnesota Trapline Products for years. Still looks like new. Highly recommend.


57 years trapping. It's who I am. Every day is still as exciting as it was when I was a kid but a little more work.
Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546038
Yesterday at 06:32 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Rochester, MN
Teacher Offline
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Rochester, MN
I’ve always thought when my chest waders got too many holes in it I’d cut the legs short and use it as a skinning apron. You might try that.


Never too old to learn
Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546054
Yesterday at 07:17 PM
Yesterday at 07:17 PM
Joined: Dec 2010
Central, SD
Law Dog Offline
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Central, SD
To save the hassle of reaching behind me with the MTP like apron shown I put a loop of cable on one side and added a French style dog snap to the other strap so I just need to clip it that way.


Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!

Jerry Herbst
Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546059
Yesterday at 07:23 PM
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NY
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Bob Luderman Offline
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NY
Dale i use the freedom apron from FNT out of the box it holds the seam folds until you warm it up and get some coon fat rubbed in i think its 16 bucks and very durable

Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546071
Yesterday at 07:49 PM
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Pa
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Pa
Home made from HF tarp.
When you get good you get
the grommet in right place.

Too dumb to remember
buying at convention.

I like the butcher shop ones.
They are white making tick spotting easy.
And machine wash.





Re: Fur shed apron [Re: Turtledale] #8546143
Yesterday at 09:50 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
minn
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fossil2 Offline
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minn
we use an old pair of neoprene waders. look at them closely and cut to fit the way you want. add a rope and a snap to hold in place. lasts forever.

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