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Post by Bob Jameson on Oct 15, 2012 15:45:38 GMT -6
Joyce,
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill and you . You tell my old buddy that he dodged the bullet like I did but is a strong old coot and to hang in there.
You folks were very thoughtful when I went thru my bypass surgery and recovery and during my wifes cancer treatments and her lengthy struggle with that disease.
Bill has had a warning sign so he needs to get on some type of blood thinner or a regime of aspirin. I am sure his Dr. has already prescribed something for him.
My best to the both of you. Bob J.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Aug 14, 2012 6:28:04 GMT -6
Scent dispersal is a factual occurance as we all know.Actual confirmation of distance detection is open for debate.
The initial strength (composition) and mass of the origin material is relative to the potential distance travel of the scent trail plus wind and terrain influences. Then to complicate matters further, the receptive (specie) animals interception and deciphering sense determines the distance the scent can be detected under certain conditions.
Scent molecules and micro particulates attach to various objects and terrain as a sort of hard copy reference to help predatory animals trace the odor origin along with constant support using thermal and wind assistance to confirm their direction of travel. Thus making location of the odor emission an easy acquisition for them in most cases.
I can relate some experiences of mine in lure formulation and material prep work when done outdoors.When grinding skunk pods usually 10 to 15 gal or so annually I set up a grinder outdoors for obvious reasons. My residence and formulation facility are located on a hillside.
I noticed this first scenario many years ago that I am about to describe.
It gave me a good example of scent transmission or scent cone travel as relative to what I was doing.Upon grinding skunk scent pods, glands or aged meats of sorts, after an unknown period of time, I would notice shadows on occasion drifting past me as I was working.
Being occupied I didnt pay alot of attention at first. However as the fleeting shadows became more obvious I took a look around briefly and my search took my glance overhead obviously.
Above, hovering and riding the breeze were several black vultures very low, hovering just above the tree tops.Then they would continue to make passes drifting down wind then they would fly upwind repeatedly and drift back over me. They were so low I could see them looking down and scouring the ground attempting to locate the source of the stink.
I guess they were waiting for the stinky old cuss to kick the bucket for a good meal.The interesting thing is I was set up under a fairly good tree canopy so I wasnt clearly visible to them so they continued to search visually for confirmation of what their sense of smell was telling them.
The point is they had detected and followed that scent trail from who knows how far they had been when the scent trail was first picked up.
Meaning that the scent trail had not only been leaving a low profile signature along the ground terrain but also a scent trail that obviously had been carried high into the wind stream allowing enough of an odor trail to lead them back to a potential meal.
I made several conclusions and assumptions from those early experiences via those birds and other animal testing research. Those early experiences no doubt contributed significantly to my knowledge and understanding of odor release and scent travel which ultimately help me to be a better trapper and lure maker.
Ultimately, odor / scent transmission can be an infinite situation that we may never really know how far and how detectable an element can really be. Alot of variables are present that influence the end result and why they occured as they did. Much food for thought.
The fact remains that the scensory perception abilities of canines and some other creatures are remarkable to say the least. Their odor deciphoring / recognition traits are amazing.
How many levels and degrees of individual odor recognition abilities they possess may never really be known. At least I doubt that technology will be available in our life times to enable us to determine the answers to some of our questions.
Just imagine the possibilities and potential of having such information available.But then we would have to find something else to discuss and share our own theories, experiences and opinions about.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Mar 1, 2012 7:06:03 GMT -6
We carry a high grade poplar bud oil.It is a high viscosity oil that needs some heating or mixing into a prep slurry to blend it into formulation for good contact distribution.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Oct 5, 2011 18:26:24 GMT -6
The new Pa regs limit the mouth opening on all DP traps to be no greater then 2" across.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Oct 2, 2011 11:47:52 GMT -6
With the new regs they are no longer legal in Pa.
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Post by Bob Jameson on May 3, 2011 19:31:48 GMT -6
Thank you FWS, the heart and mind still work just fine.Probably need to get just a bit more ambition and I will be back in the saddle once again. My ole buddy Bob W. is a wise man in many ways as his words and advice have helped to inspire me many times over in the last 20 plus years. I just never took the time or opportunity to thank him properly for his wisdom and candid advice.
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Post by Bob Jameson on May 3, 2011 15:25:35 GMT -6
just had my first visit with my surgeon today.He gave me the ok for long steady walking of 45 mins or longer or what I can tolerate.I use to jog alot and run a few miles a day and still had some bounce in my step for an older feller until lately. Gonna get out and work in the shop tomorrrow, have several orders to fill. Will get them done and get on down the road to see what I can do. If you see me lying along the road somewheres just pick me up and point me in the right direction again and I will be on my way once again.
Thank you all for your positive thoughts and wisdom. I have made some good friends over the years that are priceless to me even though we dont talk much.My old friend Jimmy Conner has kept in touch and some of you thru the web sites have given me great inspiriation to push myself beyond the limits.
This I need during these challenging days. Thanks to you all for being a friend. I hope to regain enough strength to trap this winter as that is my life and wouldnt know what else I would do without the promise of being in the fields and and bluffs once again.
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Post by Bob Jameson on May 2, 2011 9:30:41 GMT -6
Feeling a bit better today but still quite weak with very little energy to work with.Not the man I use to be that is for sure before the surgery.A major shock and trauma to the body is the best way I can describe it to anyone not having experienced bypass surgery.I suppose it is going to take more time then I anticipated to recover.I am getting a bit frustrated in not being able do do much with my time.A patient man I am not . But in a case such as this one has little choice then to take it day by day.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Apr 19, 2011 19:54:25 GMT -6
Howdy fellas, I got discharged late today from the hospital.They wanted me to stay longer but I couldnt get any rest and was still having some fibralation issues.I am extremely sore and emotionally and mentally exhausted.
I am told I was very fortunante as to the severity of the blockages and that I didnt have a massive heart attack.
I had just stopped to see my old buddy bob wendt to pick up some pee. On the drive out to his place headed to a short trip to kansas to pick up some glands etc I had an episode while driveing. I knew it was cardiac related as I had been taking some nitro for about a week off an on.Thankfully I made it back safely just in time for a scheduled cathe procedure.Immediate surgery followed.
I have a ways to go yet. Thanks to you all on here and some close friends for your calls and cards.I am off to bed and a handful of meds.
Bob J.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Apr 2, 2011 15:00:02 GMT -6
For most of my cage treatments I only need to treat a few inches in height as they have been treated prior and this is the moisture decay area. If needed as stated I roll the cage for a full bath.Most all mine are for coon, skunk and groundhogs.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Apr 1, 2011 16:28:49 GMT -6
I had a sheet metal fabricator make a dip pan for me years ago.The size of my largest cage trap in length and about 6 inches high on the walls.In reality only the bottom 1/3 of the cage needs treated in most cases as that is the high moisture and fecal area for wear and corrosion.I can fill the dip pan about 2 inches in depth of dip material then just roll the cage from side to side then stand it on end for the end treatments. The gravity door traps are usually square and flat on the the ends and will coat well but the spring loaded doors need to be treated using an old coffee can and poured over the angled door for coverage.
Formula one works well as does a speed dip type product with the right mix so it dries. But I prefer Formula one, no odor and fast dry time.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Feb 16, 2011 7:55:56 GMT -6
There are many fragrances that would entice beaver visitation out of pure curiosity to determine and evaluate the new or strange odor.Just in an animals nature to do so.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Feb 14, 2011 18:41:14 GMT -6
I must agree that is the most realistic and unique mount I have seen. I thought it was alive but I couldnt see a trap or snare on it from this angle. BRAVO You have a special gift and a great eye for realism.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Feb 14, 2011 13:48:17 GMT -6
Traps in general dont discriminate much. Dp's do to a degree no doubt but every trap has its advantages or its non selectivity aspect.
I perfer to use what is most practical and fitting for the best coverage of a situation.In many cases the use of a variety of devices serves best depending upon what you are targeting. Over all the foothold and snare covers many of these bases very well for a skilled individual.
But when you factor in speed and efficiency the Dp's are hard to beat for sheer speed,set up efficiency and multiple catches on target specific animals like coon when comparing to bucket type or trail conibear setups adding the bonus of minimal concern for domestic catches.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Feb 14, 2011 9:51:09 GMT -6
trail setting on active trails will net alot of catches of all kinds and when used with lure and baited set ups not too many animals get past a gang set up like that
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Post by Bob Jameson on Feb 7, 2011 17:40:36 GMT -6
Indian cure is what I call it. Basically pre cut the fish to the workable sizes you like or want. Hang or lay the cut fish on old window screens or a grid type surface to air dry in the sun. The flies wont bother it much if you have cleaned the fish fairly well. They need gutted at least or the flies will work on them.Dry time depends upon the size and thickness and temperatures. A slight breeze will increase drying time. If you feel the flies are becoming an issue just lightly spray them with common aerosol fly spray as needed or hang a couple of fly traps close to the fish layout area as a primary odor distraction. I Indian cure all my fish baits first as then they wont break down in a brine flavored bait solution that I add later.You can salt the slabs or pieces shaken in a bucket to coat them if that is all you want to do. Then when dried you can jar them or freeze them however you want to store them. Once cured they will last quite a long time. I would plastic bag them if kept long term.
Salting slabs will work just fine also if that is the method you wish to go with.It requires a bit more attention as to changing the salt and relayering the fish until all the moisture is drawn out.Some just layer once but it gets messy as all the mositure in the fish creates alot of water in the bottom levels.
I prefer indian curing best.I can do alot of fish in two good days of sun and wind.It takes more time to cut and clean the fish then it does to dry it all.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Feb 7, 2011 11:18:29 GMT -6
Sun dry cure your fish in the summer months real good, then package them.When ready for use you can make a brine to re constitute them a little, they will always remain fresh and fishy in pockets and such.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Feb 6, 2011 9:57:15 GMT -6
Mixing castor and ess. and other elements are good additions to boost a natural bait no question.My statement was that regular meat baits without any boosting of sorts do not compare to commercial prepared or bait solution boosted baits
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Post by Bob Jameson on Feb 6, 2011 9:02:50 GMT -6
"most bait solutions main function is to preserve "
It may be the function of some bait solutions. However our solution isnt made for that purpose or does it have that primary function.
It does contain some amount of preserving qualities but it isnt enough to stop the bait ageing completely. Separate material needs to be added to stop the age process first then the solution should be added or add a preservative together with the solution to the meat. Then stir frequently until it is mature.
I have to disagree greatly with the statement that regular prepared baits are equal to baits made with a good bait solution or those baits boosted by adding other ingredients like castor, skunk Ess. etc.
In my experience a good solution will make a significant difference in the final result bait and a predators reaction to it overall.There will be alot more evidence of this to come in the near future with some results of regular stand alone meat baits vs worked up baits with a good bait solution.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Feb 1, 2011 18:25:31 GMT -6
thats a fact stef.
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