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Post by minifoxer on Apr 22, 2011 14:47:34 GMT -5
I made a practice flat set today for yotes.
The pan is about 8-9 inches back from the backing.
Does it look good? Is the pan to far front? should the pan be off set with the backing? Is the set not blended enough?
Thanks !!!
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Post by minifoxer on Apr 22, 2011 14:49:24 GMT -5
i cant get all the pics together in one post so heres another closer pic of the set.
The above post is a farther away shot so you can get a idea of what the near by debrese look like.
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Post by minifoxer on Apr 22, 2011 14:50:14 GMT -5
and heres a close up of the set. Thanks again !!
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Post by brandonk on Apr 22, 2011 15:12:30 GMT -5
looks good mini to my untrained eye
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Post by mark572 on Apr 22, 2011 15:12:30 GMT -5
Mini do you use photobucket? its the only way to post pics in a row on proboards.
IMO the set looks good just remember the small rocks may get piniched in the jaws, I myself prefer 4 to 6 back of set 2 to the right ... Always remember the yote are a little diffrent in maine then in PA!
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Post by Forrest on Apr 22, 2011 15:39:48 GMT -5
Trap placement is the most argued topic so I will not touch that one. You blending loos good but as M5 stated watch for too large of debris above the trap so it does not cause the trap to get jammed. I like the backing choice it is nice and low so a wary coyote can see over top of it and not feel caged. Looks good I would walk away happy with that set as long as the trap is bedded solidly... Great Job IMO!
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Post by bushdog on Apr 22, 2011 19:30:59 GMT -5
Mini, your flat set looks good. I agree with Mark and Forrest about the small stones and what looks like half a walnut shell. These things have an uncanny way keeping the jaws from closing. I like your choice of attractor too.
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Post by timberhippie on Apr 22, 2011 20:33:09 GMT -5
I will make one small suggestion. In all that guiding I would prefer a nice smooth spot that says place foot here. It maybe only how close your photo is but the area looks somewhat roughed up. I prefer there to be a smooth area just over my pan.
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Post by minifoxer on Apr 22, 2011 22:18:16 GMT -5
Ok! Thanks for all the input as it is greatly appreciated!!! I will remember next time to try my best to leave the bigger debris out of the trap pattern! No i dont have phto bucket Mark
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Post by indianacoon on Apr 25, 2011 5:38:04 GMT -5
looks good to me
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Post by redeagle on Apr 25, 2011 16:43:52 GMT -5
I always carry a small hand pruner with me for cutting guiding material. What I do is cut a couple of small twigs (no bigger than a pencil in circumference and no longer than 8" long) with side branches on them and use these for guides. I shove one in the ground on each side of the trap jaws so that only about 4-5" is sticking above ground, leaning outward, and they look like they are growing there. The coyote steps over them and right into the trap. I'll cut a slightly bigger one to use for a backing and angle it away from the scent location. This discourages a rear approach to the set.
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Post by minifoxer on Apr 26, 2011 14:13:24 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for all the comments! It's much appreciated!!!!!!!!
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Post by jdpaint on Apr 27, 2011 22:48:05 GMT -5
I think lose the stick in front ,if you visualize approach it will make them come in at either angle . What if the wind changes? First pic has another rock in it ,a 2 rock flat walkthru works well. You have 3 objects in the other pics ,Dobbins 3 hole set with trap in middle would work great . Leave the rock where it is and make the feathers and bone into a triangle with trap in middle .They will walk all over inside the triangle working each object Use poke holes slightly angled towards the trap to get the feathers and bone down in ,added curiosity and tougher to steal.Wind direction isnt as critical as it is with your set.The use of scents ,lures is unlimited with this set also.Nice pics and set.
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