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Post by marbleyez2001 on Nov 16, 2009 0:48:27 GMT -6
Went out with a friend this weekend on his mink line having too much fun, and we even caught a few critters. Got in a few more sets so he would have a better chance at 50 next time around...and if a weather front moves through anytime soon its going to be CRAZY!!! Are you sure you want to play pockets vs blind sets? He is sure he has your best season beat on the third check of the season!  Better view of the mink  |
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Post by Ridgerunner on Nov 16, 2009 1:20:51 GMT -6
Waugh!
Wahoo marbleyze ... If'n I keep at it, that's about a lifetime catch for me!
"Ridge"
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Post by marbleyez2001 on Nov 16, 2009 1:27:07 GMT -6
Bob, we had 4 about that size, size HUGE (I am 6' tall). His furbuyer referes to them as "Stove Pipes" and he called them 3-4 year old buck mink. No idea what they weighted, but would guess 3-4 lbs, and close to the 4 mark. There was a 1" gap between the tips of my thumb and index finger when trying to grab them around the neck.
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Post by mr. finch on Nov 16, 2009 5:50:36 GMT -6
so what kinda sets are we talking?
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Post by Jason Dufresne on Nov 16, 2009 6:19:38 GMT -6
Looks like you had fun! Where's all the coon and rats?  |
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Post by wheelie on Nov 16, 2009 7:28:23 GMT -6
photo shop
lol..great catch!
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Post by Zagman on Nov 16, 2009 8:09:33 GMT -6
What I love about that production mink trapping....lack of equipment. My truck bed does not have room for a box of donuts.....
That is a very impressive catch!
MZ
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Post by northof50 on Nov 16, 2009 8:32:56 GMT -6
That's going to keep Dave Benwick's NAFA grader standing at a table for a little time, keep them coming. Bet you wish they were like their other little cousins...the ones you have a nine day season for in Mn.
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Post by CoyoteMan50 on Nov 16, 2009 8:34:30 GMT -6
yahoo, what a pile of mink. I feel like a Mink Trapper if I get a 1/2 doz of them around here. That would be a dream come true to be able to Trap Mink like that. Good Job marbleyez. but I don't feel much like a Mink Trapper after seeing you truck load. Thanks for the pic's
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Post by mustelameister on Nov 16, 2009 8:38:17 GMT -6
Now that's a fine catch of mink.
Question: the long rerod in the truck. Drowner rods or stakes in soft bottoms?
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Post by Stanley on Nov 16, 2009 8:41:52 GMT -6
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Post by trappincoyotes39 on Nov 16, 2009 8:49:46 GMT -6
yep pocket set or not that is an impressive mink catch. The most I have ever done in a day is 6 on mink. But only ran 30 or so sets.
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Post by marbleyez2001 on Nov 16, 2009 11:40:42 GMT -6
Now that's a fine catch of mink. Question: the long rerod in the truck. Drowner rods or stakes in soft bottoms? 30-36" stakes Looks like you had fun! Where's all the coon and rats? Next to the truck, didnt deserve to be pictured with the mink! there are actually a couple coon underneath the back row of mink, you can see 2 coon feet sticking up on the left hand side of the row. What I love about that production mink trapping....lack of equipment. My truck bed does not have room for a box of donuts..... That is a very impressive catch! MZ The truck was a lot fuller before we started setting traps, took all the coon and rats out to take the picture and ran out of bait. Skinning muskrats on the side of road to make more bait is always fun! Wish I had a steel with me as the skulls really do a number on the edge of a pocket knife. |
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Post by marbleyez2001 on Nov 16, 2009 12:20:10 GMT -6
FYI...this is not my mink line! I finally just took the time to ride along with a good friend on his line this weekend. Something I have been talking about doing for a few years and finally did.
I just hope the weather holds for a few weeks and he can push his personal best...only problem is he would be trying to convince me to hang up all those mink for a picture.
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Post by furman on Nov 16, 2009 13:01:42 GMT -6
Very Nice
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Post by braveheart on Nov 16, 2009 14:21:07 GMT -6
That's a pile of mink.That looks like fun.
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Post by huntingmaxima on Nov 16, 2009 17:36:51 GMT -6
marbleyez, was that a 3 day check? you guys did well.
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Post by NittanyLion on Nov 16, 2009 18:15:24 GMT -6
Very impressive.
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Post by Steve Gappa on Nov 16, 2009 18:32:46 GMT -6
yes, it is.
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Post by billmeyerhoff on Nov 16, 2009 18:36:00 GMT -6
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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