Okay, it's a "bodygrip trap safety pin". Can't say I've seen one before. No, I don't get out much. But again, one about six feet long . . .

Maybe someone already offers something for placing/releasing those BGs in deep situations?

https://fntpost.com/category/safety-grips

Their called a wetsuit and snorkel

Needs a stake hole or two.
Or a spike welded on it.

If you have a spike or stake you wouldnt need the stabilizer

Picked up a few of these at the WI convention to try out this season. The guy developed them for BE mink sets. I think they might work great for my BE otter sets. The plate just slips into the spring eye, and the little tabs fold over to pinch it in place. Seconds to install. The creeks I trap are difficult to get stakes into (gravel and rock beds) so this may be just the ticket. He also uses them in deep water, he just uses a long hook to lower the trap into place. Looking forward to tying them out.
Cant remember his name offhand, I'll have to see if I grabbed a card.

All pics are his 330 size supports on a belisle 280.
Trap folded up, plate doesnt extend much past the trap and lays flat.


Can be bent easily to make trap vertical.


Tear drop shaped holes can be used to attach wire or screw it to trees, posts, etc.


Tabs folded.

Picked up a few of these at the WI convention to try out this season. The guy developed them for BE mink sets. I think they might work great for my BE otter sets. The plate just slips into the spring eye, and the little tabs fold over to pinch it in place. Seconds to install. The creeks I trap are difficult to get stakes into (gravel and rock beds) so this may be just the ticket. He also uses them in deep water, he just uses a long hook to lower the trap into place. Looking forward to tying them out.
Cant remember his name offhand, I'll have to see if I grabbed a card.

All pics are his 330 size supports on a belisle 280.
Trap folded up, plate doesnt extend much past the trap and lays flat.


Can be bent easily to make trap vertical.


Tear drop shaped holes can be used to attach wire or screw it to trees, posts, etc.


Tabs folded.

Okay, it's a "bodygrip trap safety pin". Can't say I've seen one before. No, I don't get out much. But again, one about six feet long . . .

Maybe someone already offers something for placing/releasing those BGs in deep situations?

https://fntpost.com/category/safety-grips

For years I’ve used a DIY, deep water(beyond gauntlet) bottom edge setter for all sizes of bgs. Whether it's open water or through a hole in the ice, a bg is “plated” or on a KB-type stabilizer it works great for me! I also love using a KB-type stabilizer and never attach them to my traps (too much bs if attached IMHO) the same tool I use to set /position my traps, I retrieve them AND the stabilizer with it. My setter/retriever looks like a tuning fork attached to the end of a pole at 90* to the side like a foot and straddles the trigger of sq bgs & rbgs alike!!!

Found a stainless trash picker online . . . seriously considering giving this a shot for setting/positioning the #150 on the KB stabilizer in deep water.