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Post by kevinupp on Oct 20, 2005 15:29:08 GMT -6
I think a lot of it has to do with a coons curiosity.
They see this white thing (or black if in snow) and think; "HMMMM What is that? Let me go investigate."
It works along the same lines as a PVC set. They see it, and just gotta stick their grubby little hands down it to find out what's in it.
When I set my grizzes or PVC sets up, they are in an area that a coon can see them from a fair distance away.
I'm not putting them on a brush covered trail.
Like when I put them near a barn. If you look at it from across the field, the thing that sticks out the most is that white griz against the backdrop of the barn.
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Post by NattyBumpo on Oct 21, 2005 9:34:09 GMT -6
I have seen pics of mice actually caught in Lil Griz traps.
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Post by HappyPlumber on Oct 21, 2005 12:10:09 GMT -6
For me the Grizz traps are great at public hunting grounds because of all the dog hunters. The cotton ball must be put under the trigger and then put the crawdad oil mixed with procoon on the cotton ball after it is set. This trap needs to be set right off the trail on an angle with the open end right where the coons nose will be. I haven't had any that ignored it. They also need to be adjusted before you leave home. The wax needs to be cleaned off the triggers like any other trap. These traps are a good tool just like any other tool on the line. Usually a person dislikes a tool if he hasn't learned how to use it. HP
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Post by M35 on Oct 21, 2005 14:48:47 GMT -6
I experienced a few grizzes set w/ cotton shoved under the trigger and they were able to pull the cotton out and not fire the trap. That's when I switched over to shoving the bait on the trigger..deer, groundhog, ect.. They are committed to pulling on the bait to get it out of the trap. Works pretty good..
I also nite-latched a few of my grizzes and really like the sensitivity of the trigger vs the deep-set dog..
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Post by HappyPlumber on Oct 21, 2005 16:45:04 GMT -6
I guess I forgot to mention that. I haven't put any Griz traps in yet this year, but I usually thread a large marshmellow on to the trigger mechanism. Also, by setting them on an angle the marshmellows don't disintigrate as quick when it rains. HP
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Post by thebeav2 on Oct 21, 2005 21:35:19 GMT -6
My only problem with the griz traps Is the price.I can buy a whole lot of jaw traps for a lot less money and catch as many coon and I realy think the good old 1 1/2 coil Is a bit more verstile. About 80% of my coon catch Is caught In 160 trail sets yep you catch alot of junk but there fast and effective. Buckets or boxes around here don't work very well untill Dec or later and then it's hit or miss.
Gary
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Post by ColdSteel on Oct 21, 2005 21:44:51 GMT -6
I bought a dozen for my son to set while I am fox trapping I have limited experience with them but to me they seem great for a kid to start on.My boy is only eight years old and I will have these traps already cocked and ready for him to set.Stick rebar in ground and go .He is ready to try them
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Post by trappnman on Oct 22, 2005 6:54:20 GMT -6
regarding dirtholes for coon- in wooded areas, small, simple dirtholes have no visual appeal.
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