Off subject for the TS85, but the conibears finally paid off big. I applied home brew lure (cured castor based) that I hoped would work night before last. I don’t know if I applied it a little heavy or they just came in to check things out finally, but I had a huge male and huge female waiting on me today!
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I’m trying to catch some beavers for a friend of mine. I’ve gotten 3 so far but it’s been slow the last week or so. I’ve never used any type of lure with the conibear traps I’m using. Just curious, where are you applying the lure? Thanks
Good job on the beaver ! Have you ever used it for coyote bait ? The reason I ask is because I went with a guy about 30 years ago and that’s all he used for bait . He would freeze the beaver whole and chop it up with a ax . If my memory is right that’s all he used , and he could flat out catch a coyote
Another great catch! Good job getting your daughter interested. Looks like the Roxor is working out!
I wish I had more action last night, but so far so good for the 85s.
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That foot moved! It should be locked above the ankle with a jaw spread that wide. There's no way the trap could be fired with the foot in that position.
That's why I like my CDRs. Once they bite nothing moves.
I've handled the TS85, a good friend uses them. I like them in hand especially ease of setting but that same ease has me doubting.
If only the CDR was half as easy. LOL