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Post by heavyduty on Jan 28, 2007 16:33:01 GMT -5
The way I test lure or bait is simple
for the most part I'm talking about k-9 type sets
I made 2 or 3 set the same way in the same area with in 8 or 10 feet of each other I try not to give any set the upper hand with wind direction etc.
I use a different lure at each set or a different bait
the set that makes the catch is the best I do this a many farms and set location through out the season
I keep a log and the lure or bait that produces over and over is the best for me
that is how I came to like Carmans pro's choice Blackies TKO and Justin Walkers Predator bait
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Post by cajunbill2 on Feb 7, 2007 23:15:14 GMT -5
good post thankyou
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Post by turkeykiller on Feb 10, 2007 9:59:38 GMT -5
I test the same way but tests like these will take a few years of doing to be complete.One season wont garner any decisions on my part........
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Post by cajunbill2 on Feb 10, 2007 20:06:21 GMT -5
the way i started mine was when i long lined .i ran a trail test and then took the best of the tested lures and started out with them.every year i pick a dz different brands of lures and tested on my line during season.by adding the information in a log book along with the catch,sets,brand of lure,locations,and how the sets were worked.like dug up ,tracks,walk offs and droppings after a while you will see the pattern that will work the best for you.and with that you have the facts.i also in the back of the log book lures are rated as poor ,bad,fair good or super hot.that way i know what not to buy.hope this helps
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Post by huckleberry on Mar 12, 2007 18:31:15 GMT -5
I try to kill two birds with one stone so to speak.
I try to get as many younguns into trapping as possible. And since they are more eager and available during the summer I get them to go along when I am testing lures/baits.
While I make the sets jsut like I would if during season, I use nothing but a 1/2 thick piece of pipe as the trap. This way I see where the critters are coming from, how long they stay at the set, and if I am pacing my traps in the right places. If there are tracks inside where the pipe is, I got him. I usualy rake the top when I can to get a good picture of the tracks. Most critters are not as shy in the summer as in the winter season. They are harder to get to set, but less shy once there. If in a area i am going to trap that year, it also is a form of prebaiting in as it gets them looking for fresh dirt patterns. Great for fox, skunks and coon, not so good for yotes.
This gets the kids excited knowing they would have caught the critter, just by seing tracks inside the pipe circle. Use different size pipe for different size traps. And yes, if ya re wondering, ya have to keep them scent free just as in trapping. Although I am not a fanatic about scent, there is a limit to all of it.
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