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Post by robertw on Sept 5, 2007 15:51:11 GMT -6
You guys have entirely to much time on your hands!
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Post by bobwendt on Sept 5, 2007 16:07:56 GMT -6
I( agree with robert. it`s all I can do to write down the seasons catch totals ,and last few years the only writing is the $ totals for tax purposes, and of course all expenses. but as far as lure, type set etc, that`s easy, whatever I think best at the time and place. it`s my best so what matters if it works or not, it was the best I knew and as hard as I could do it, i.e. fast , far. long, whatever. every set has lots of experience behind it, so it`a not like a shot in the dark, it`s shooting carp in a barrel. I do lay in bed at night and try to guess the next days catch and even which sets. I`m close or correct so much it`s scary. I delight in taking bets on it ,if I have a rider. no money, just a free pizza or something like that.
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Post by ColdSteel on Sept 5, 2007 17:35:24 GMT -6
I don't keep a journal but I do pick a name for farms I trap and keep up with how many sets I have on that farm .I do the same thing water trapping if not I would loose some traps I am balls to the wall when on the line and my memory leaves something to be desired ;D
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Post by robertw on Sept 5, 2007 19:12:03 GMT -6
Logging sets in / pulled and mileage is different than a "journal", at least to me.
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Post by John Porter on Sept 5, 2007 19:15:48 GMT -6
i tried the journal thing once and after a day i gave it up. couldnt get the maximum amount of sets in when i spent to much time writing.
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Post by mountainman on Sept 5, 2007 20:24:58 GMT -6
I see nothing wrong with keeping up with some basic info that doesn't take much time or doing things to be well organized on the line so to maximize efficiency and prevent losses. Other than that I just don't have the time or energy and remember sometimes being so tired I slept with my boots on. Just having to drop back to check traps is a drag for me. I really enjoy being on a roll with putting out sets. This season will be the start of my testing the 3 day check w/submerged bodygrips to see if I can run with it on any kind of big lines.
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Post by John Porter on Sept 5, 2007 20:47:52 GMT -6
we had a extended check in Maine on body grippers in water and also in unorganized townships. this was awesome during the winter as your catch would freeze and stay in great shape and you could cover more territory by not worrying about a 24 hour check.
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Post by mountainman on Sept 5, 2007 21:34:15 GMT -6
That is awesome.
I'll figure on getting any catches at risk to predators into deeper water and do the usual thing with staying ahead of the weather. 3 days of setting and then running 2 lines will work the best for me and keep the fur in better shape.
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