I am 71 years old and have been trapping for 60 of those years. I have been using body grip traps almost exclusively for water trapping since 1974. I am a big fan of stakealizers but I use two per trap. That eliminates any wiggle or turn of the trap. For deeper water, I use the deep water, tall "H" stands to great effect. Like you I was taught early on the use two sticks in an "X" formation to stabilize the trap and still do where I can but there the bottom of the stream is too hard, I use short stabilizers welded or riveted to railroad plates and even old brake rotors. The drawback there is the weight to be carried but I cable the trap to the rotor or plate for added security. Good video! Keep giving good advice and Tight chains fellow trapper.
I am 71 years old and have been trapping for 60 of those years. I have been using body grip traps almost exclusively for water trapping since 1974. I am a big fan of stakealizers but I use two per trap. That eliminates any wiggle or turn of the trap. For deeper water, I use the deep water, tall "H" stands to great effect. Like you I was taught early on the use two sticks in an "X" formation to stabilize the trap and still do where I can but there the bottom of the stream is too hard, I use short stabilizers welded or riveted to railroad plates and even old brake rotors. The drawback there is the weight to be carried but I cable the trap to the rotor or plate for added security. Good video! Keep giving good advice and Tight chains fellow trapper.
Great feedback sir. I love those tall H stands also in water. Haven't tried the other tricks. Good ideas
Appreciate the video, as always good proven common sense info. Keep the videos coming! Stay safe out there.
Well thank you man. I just try to give proven solid information. That way each trapper can form their own opinion. Stay safe buddy
I use stakes or branches with my 160s over woodchuck holes. Same with my bucket set.
Works pretty well man 👍
Great info
Thank you man
Great info brother!!
Thanks brother! Hope it helps some trappers
What do you think about the hagz clip
I just recently bought and put them on. Seem sturdy but can't give solid feedback until probably next spring