Trapping seasons coming-Lets TALK!!!!

Going in and out do you do it strictly on the ends or can you do the sides too?

I'm 230# and add a passenger a 12' sounds better.

Can you still toss it in a truck bed by yourself?

Thanks again.

Alex

I plan to expanding rat trapping this fall to some endless muck bottom ponds up to 20ac in size and looking to purchase a Jon Boat or canoe to trap out of. Concerned on stability in both. Anyone have experience with 10' or 12' Jon and which do you prefer?

For a canoe any recommendations on brand / size?

For either crafts, would transport in back of pick-up truck so don't want to go big if don't half to. There might be days my child tag's along with checks.

Thanks everyone,

Alex

P.S. only 1 incidental muskrat in all 15 sets we had out also... Talked to another local trapper who ran a much bigger route (80 mile) than us and he said he only had 6. Drought must have really taken it's toll on the rats.

TRYING to! Sure is tough conditions here in Taylor Co. yet. Still 2 feet of snow on the frozen rock hard ground, and severe fluctuation in water levels. Had a few misses so far, but nothing yet. Out to check the line again tonight, so hopefully that changes.

Call me a realist but to me trapping success is measured in $$ NETTED!

I will also be voting no on #37 which would have 'rats and mink open sooner which I think is wasting the fur as the critters just are not prime yet across the southern 2/3rds of the state.

http://www.furtakersofamerica.com/convention.html

I personally gauge the success of my season on many factors and not just the fur check at end of the year.