I'm trying to use more conibear traps on my line this year muskrat mink but I've never been successful with them short of muskrat runs. What do you guys who use them a lot recommend as a teacher

Knowing & understanding the inherent behaviors of both will almost paint a big red “X” for your eyes to see where to make a body grip-type set OR foothold set!

I did better with foot holds last year but couldn't figure put the conis location wise the rocky bottoms make it hard I had a trap set for almost a month that never did connect in places that I was catching them with footholds

I understand your situation. I would suggest thinking about WHY there was a difference in performance because there is a reason. Why with one type of trap vs another completely different type. The answer is in the WHY!

I think they could approach the feed pile from any direction and didn't have to hug the bank but I don't know forsure I'd love to have a trapper better than me tag along but haven't found anyone