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What otter trap #8583141
Yesterday at 12:05 PM
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skunkscent99 Offline OP
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Howdy fellas

If you were strictly targeting otters on crossovers slides etc. What size bodygrip do you prefer. I have never really caught many and all been in beaver sets.

Thanks for the information!

Re: What otter trap [Re: skunkscent99] #8583150
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Depends on what fits the spot. I like my 280s but I tend to lean towards the 330s as they leave a bit more room.
That is just me and I am by no means a big number otter trapper.

Re: What otter trap [Re: skunkscent99] #8583165
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40 years Alaska, now back to O...
280, hands down. Preferably Belisle.


Just doing what I want now.

Re: What otter trap [Re: alaska viking] #8583177
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Originally Posted by alaska viking
280, hands down. Preferably Belisle.

This^^^^ if legal in your state.


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Re: What otter trap [Re: alaska viking] #8583178
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skunkscent99 Offline OP
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Thanks Viking. These would definitely be belisle to use in AK for hole sets and other spots on those open leads they run.

Re: What otter trap [Re: skunkscent99] #8583265
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If I were to set on dry land I would go with 220's. If they are in water no bigger than 280's like previously said.

Re: What otter trap [Re: skunkscent99] #8583321
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280 or 220 depending on the area i was trying to fill but agree belisle are the way to go

Re: What otter trap [Re: backroadsarcher] #8583402
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Originally Posted by backroadsarcher
If I were to set on dry land I would go with 220's. If they are in water no bigger than 280's like previously said.

Agree with this


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Re: What otter trap [Re: skunkscent99] #8583408
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Water runs or water entry/exits a 280. Land sets it depends on how wide the run is. A 220 in a narrow run will hammer them, more open throw in a 280. I try not to catch otters in 330's. It gets hot here and if you suitcase a otter it will sour and the hide will be ruin.

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