baited otter sets
Aug 21, 2007 14:53:19 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2007 14:53:19 GMT -5
Although I'm a believer of setting primarily "blind" for otter, Here's one type of baited otter set I use at times.
I find this set to work best at settling pools at the ends of large culverts and within a few feet of crossovers between ponds. Even better at runs leading to or from tidal creeks! Putting this set in on a shear edge will keep coons from working it most of the time. I have taken decent numbers of otter in this set and even a few confused beavers!
I use two different variations ... double vertical and double horizontal. When making the vertical set dig both holes angling slightly upward. On the horizontal set I dig the holes angling in towards each other. Depth of the hole will vary but would say try for at least 10 inches. The diameter of the hole also will vary but usually try and keep it about the size of your fist. I have used larger holes though.
For traps I use a MB750 or a Bridger #5 dls. Depending on the set location and other variables the trap is usually set fairly shallow. But nothing I do is ever always!
Trap placement ... vertical pockets - directly in front of holes slighty offset. Horizontal pockets ... straight down between the two holes.
Bait ... I use fresh or salted fish, softshell crab sheds etc. Lures are usually my homemade otter gland, Lenons Otter, Caven's Otter Supreme, mink gland or just a good quality fish oil spiked with shellfish oil. As you can tell, I don't get hung up on just one or two! lol
This set can handle a good rise in the water level and still function. Another reason I like this set. The otters really move on rising water!
Give it a try. Hope it helps ya grab an otter or two!
DOUBLE HORIZONTAL
Double Horizontal ... black arrow shows trap placement
DOUBLE VERTICAL
Box with "X" marks trap placement
I find this set to work best at settling pools at the ends of large culverts and within a few feet of crossovers between ponds. Even better at runs leading to or from tidal creeks! Putting this set in on a shear edge will keep coons from working it most of the time. I have taken decent numbers of otter in this set and even a few confused beavers!
I use two different variations ... double vertical and double horizontal. When making the vertical set dig both holes angling slightly upward. On the horizontal set I dig the holes angling in towards each other. Depth of the hole will vary but would say try for at least 10 inches. The diameter of the hole also will vary but usually try and keep it about the size of your fist. I have used larger holes though.
For traps I use a MB750 or a Bridger #5 dls. Depending on the set location and other variables the trap is usually set fairly shallow. But nothing I do is ever always!
Trap placement ... vertical pockets - directly in front of holes slighty offset. Horizontal pockets ... straight down between the two holes.
Bait ... I use fresh or salted fish, softshell crab sheds etc. Lures are usually my homemade otter gland, Lenons Otter, Caven's Otter Supreme, mink gland or just a good quality fish oil spiked with shellfish oil. As you can tell, I don't get hung up on just one or two! lol
This set can handle a good rise in the water level and still function. Another reason I like this set. The otters really move on rising water!
Give it a try. Hope it helps ya grab an otter or two!
DOUBLE HORIZONTAL
Double Horizontal ... black arrow shows trap placement
DOUBLE VERTICAL
Box with "X" marks trap placement