Blind Setting 220's (pics)
Sept 18, 2007 4:04:02 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2007 4:04:02 GMT -5
I'm a big fan of blind setting 220's!!! Whether it's on dry land, half or semi submerged ... I think I can go out on a limb and say the 220 is about the most versatile trap on most of my lines!!!
I build use and prefer "H" type stabilizers ... I'm just not into having to hunt for & use low grade firewood to stabilize a conibear ... for my style of trapping the ease and simplistic nature of the "H" type stabilizers just work for me
While setting 220's blind on dry land you need to use caution and commom sense. Never set when it may even be the slightest chance of a domestic catch!!! It's all part of being a ethical trapper *** here in VA we can set blind legaly without use of any scent, bait or lure
Nothing fancy when it comes to height off of the ground etc. Generally they are no more than 3 inches off the ground ... that said certain situations may dictate the need for for something different ... just let the location tell you what's needed
Here are some pictures of blind set 220's and the results of how effective they can be when used properly ... the pictures will show different animals taken in them, this is not saying I recommend targeting each species with 220's ... for example, I would not not specifically target beaver with 220's even though I have taken good numbers in such ... generally incidentals while otter trapping ... beyond that 220's are ticket ... for me anyhow
Closer look at the "H" stands I build and use ... as shown in the pics above
I build use and prefer "H" type stabilizers ... I'm just not into having to hunt for & use low grade firewood to stabilize a conibear ... for my style of trapping the ease and simplistic nature of the "H" type stabilizers just work for me
While setting 220's blind on dry land you need to use caution and commom sense. Never set when it may even be the slightest chance of a domestic catch!!! It's all part of being a ethical trapper *** here in VA we can set blind legaly without use of any scent, bait or lure
Nothing fancy when it comes to height off of the ground etc. Generally they are no more than 3 inches off the ground ... that said certain situations may dictate the need for for something different ... just let the location tell you what's needed
Here are some pictures of blind set 220's and the results of how effective they can be when used properly ... the pictures will show different animals taken in them, this is not saying I recommend targeting each species with 220's ... for example, I would not not specifically target beaver with 220's even though I have taken good numbers in such ... generally incidentals while otter trapping ... beyond that 220's are ticket ... for me anyhow
Closer look at the "H" stands I build and use ... as shown in the pics above