Trappers 2013/2014

Torkdiesel · #1 10-30-2013, 08:21 AM

I figured now was as good a time as any to start our yearly thread we all love so much. I hope I'm not stepping on anybody's toes

As before post your catch updates and trapline adventures for all of us to share.

Torkdiesel · #2 10-30-2013, 08:31 AM

Well it couldn't last forever and this spring one of the old bridges on the line decided it was finished. This was my first attempt at bridge building also but I think it went fairly well.

Torkdiesel · #3 10-30-2013, 08:36 AM

It's a little bit narrow for the ranger but with somebody spotting you across it's not that bad. It was built more for the sled in the winter anyway and a quad fits across nicely. Still have a little work to do on the approach angle.

turbo mulcher · #4 10-30-2013, 09:08 AM

Nice job. I need to make a couple of smaller ones on my line.Spray Lakes gave me some planks, just need some man power.
What was the span of yours? A couple of supports enough?

stuckeyman · #5 10-30-2013, 09:24 AM

That looks like super fun. Thanks for sharing.

thunderheart · #6 10-30-2013, 09:55 AM

looking forward to this thread..

thanks for all you guys that post and be it known i am one envious guy.

357xp · #7 10-30-2013, 08:34 AM

i was bugging j-summit already, but he just didnt catch on

couple rats and beaver so far. go ahead and laugh at the rat put up, first time for me

McLeod Valley · #8 10-30-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 357xp

i was bugging j-summit already, but he just didnt catch on

couple rats and beaver so far. go ahead and laugh at the rat put up, first time for me

your rat put is are looking not too bad , I wouldn't laugh at them , but maybe just spend a little more time on getting them straighter on the board , I don't ever worry about trying to stretch any length at all , just a straight even pelt on the board.

Torkdiesel · #9 10-30-2013, 01:52 PM

Thanks guys.

The bridge spans about 30 feet or so with a 6-8 foot contact on either end. The creek is not much to look at for most of the year but in the spring it washes pretty good and the banks are way to steep for the sled and a little dangerous for the bikes in the summer. The two supports (one on each beam) were plenty to support things. I'm sure they are going to wash away in the spring but I stashed a few more close by to replace them if need be. The water has never come up high enough to take out the bridge so hopefully it stays that way.

357xp · #10 10-31-2013, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLeod Valley

your rat put is are looking not too bad , I wouldn't laugh at them , but maybe just spend a little more time on getting them straighter on the board , I don't ever worry about trying to stretch any length at all , just a straight even pelt on the board.

Thanks, I need more rats to get it right, enjoy doing them, goes quite fast. Seemed to be mostly young ones except the one, it went over the 3xl mark. Was gonna get a few more with the .22 short but ponds are icing over now.