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Top lot contender (update) - 12/18/18 08:57 PM

I’m usually fortunate enough to get a top lot otter almost every year. I think this one is a contender for sure! Fully prime, gloss black guard hair and nice bright underwool.

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Posted By: Boco

Re: Top lot contender - 12/18/18 09:00 PM

Nice otter nova-prime.
Show a pic after its dry off the board.

Posted By: novatrapper01

Re: Top lot contender - 12/18/18 09:06 PM

Will do Boco

Posted By: Trapper Dahlgren

Re: Top lot contender - 12/18/18 09:57 PM

wtg great otter

Posted By: Nessmuck

Re: Top lot contender - 12/19/18 02:13 AM

Too bad the Tibetten Monks don’t buy them anymore....those were the days !

Posted By: Osky

Re: Top lot contender - 12/19/18 03:27 AM

Great job cleaning it up Nova....

Osky

Posted By: iaduckhntr

Re: Top lot contender - 12/19/18 05:45 AM

I don't think ya used enough pins! LOL Good lookn pelt man!
Dennis

Posted By: novatrapper01

Re: Top lot contender - 12/19/18 11:55 AM

I know! Went from a 160US average in 2013 to a 60US average last year. I’m hoping they are on the rise a bit this year but I’m doubtful.

Posted By: novatrapper01

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/21/18 07:26 PM

Boco asked for a picture when dry.

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Posted By: Boco

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/21/18 07:34 PM

Perfect job, nice window,natural shape for tail and no grease.Great looking otter.

Posted By: novatrapper01

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/21/18 07:35 PM

Thanks Boco!

Posted By: Fisher Man

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/22/18 01:33 AM

Beautiful put up. I wish I could do as well.

Posted By: Northof50

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/22/18 01:48 AM

What otters are selling is all about SIZE

That is a good otter you have there.

Posted By: NonPCfed

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/22/18 06:33 PM

You have the touch!!! Hope you score nicely with it!

Posted By: Hodagtrapper

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/22/18 07:01 PM

Perfect!

Chris

Posted By: crosspatch

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/22/18 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by novatrapper01

I know! Went from a 160US average in 2013 to a 60US average last year. I’m hoping they are on the rise a bit this year but I’m doubtful.

What? $60 US average last year - that is like about $75 Can. last year. If memory serves me right those were about the top lot prices not averages. Averages were less than half that. You must mean top lot prices not averages. And agree with others that that is a nice otter with very good contrast between guard hair and underfur if that is what the graders are looking for besides primeness, size, and no damage which this otter appears to have.

Posted By: Tactical.20

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/22/18 09:10 PM

Nice!

Posted By: novatrapper01

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/22/18 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by crosspatch

Originally Posted by novatrapper01

I know! Went from a 160US average in 2013 to a 60US average last year. I’m hoping they are on the rise a bit this year but I’m doubtful.

What? $60 US average last year - that is like about $75 Can. last year. If memory serves me right those were about the top lot prices not averages. Averages were less than half that. You must mean top lot prices not averages. And agree with others that that is a nice otter with very good contrast between guard hair and underfur if that is what the graders are looking for besides primeness, size, and no damage which this otter appears to have.

Top lot was $69 US last year, my average was $56.50 US. However I only caught and sold 4 otters last season. I was leaving them and hoping things were better this year. I think I have 13 to send in now.

Posted By: bobsheedy

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/23/18 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Boco

Perfect job, nice window,natural shape for tail and no grease.Great looking otter.

2X Nice skin, nice job.

Posted By: jbyrd63

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/23/18 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by novatrapper01

Im usually fortunate enough to get a top lot otter almost every year. I think this one is a contender for sure! Fully prime, gloss black guard hair and nice bright underwool.

What happened to the wall in the back ground . Looks like you dropped your tommy gun and it sprayed the wall. Hope you had a change of clothes !!!

Posted By: jbyrd63

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/23/18 03:25 PM

Never sold any otter . Will they knock it because it is a female.

Posted By: novatrapper01

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/23/18 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by jbyrd63

Originally Posted by novatrapper01

Im usually fortunate enough to get a top lot otter almost every year. I think this one is a contender for sure! Fully prime, gloss black guard hair and nice bright underwool.

What happened to the wall in the back ground . Looks like you dropped your tommy gun and it sprayed the wall. Hope you had a change of clothes !!!

Lol, 3 kids happened to that wall.... they thought it would make a good screwdriver holder

Posted By: novatrapper01

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/23/18 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by jbyrd63

Never sold any otter . Will they knock it because it is a female.

Not that I know of, never did in the past anyway

Posted By: Hal

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/23/18 06:17 PM

Otters are all about size now -- square inches.
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Posted By: Finster

Re: Top lot contender (update) - 12/24/18 03:30 AM

What I know about otters wouldn't fill a thimble. However, I do know good fur and a nice put up. Both are great! Awesome job. Looks like the time, care and skill for a top lot to me.