Icing Muskrats with HAGz

Under ice trapping - Showing an awesome set with the HAGz Bracket as well as using HAGz Spring Clips for baited sets, all on 3/8" rods. By J3 Outdoorz @ www.j3o.com
SPOILER: Battery dies and causes an abrupt ending.

[@carythorne5019]

I wish we got enough ice to run some under ice sets in my area of in So. Indiana.

[@J3Outdoorz]

Some years it's hard to find safe ice here, this year being one of them!

[@OutdoorsandBeyond-ow6nn]

first year i used the brackets, pretty handy!!

[@J3Outdoorz]

Thank you for your support!

[@TrapperJosh]

I’m ordering a couple dozen of your HAGz clips. Would you recommend pairing it with the Bridger #159 single spring, or the Belisle #150 super X single spring? I know the Belisle’s are a lot pricier but in 330’s I’ve found that they’re superior quality. Thank you

[@J3Outdoorz]

Josh, it’s really a personal preference. The Belisles are over kill for rats and mink but are a great trap. The Bridgers are just fine and stack up the fur just the same. I’ve used both and both catch. Thanks for your support, we appreciate it.

[@dawsontestroet6639]

Make sure to have the drill speed on 1 and I’d recommend the handle it’ll save your wrists

[@larrymartin6939]

What is the voltage on your drill and what size of hole are you drilling

[@J3Outdoorz]

Its an 18v Milwaukee Fuel - I can drill 35-40 holes on a single battery ... In the vid here its a 6"

[@jesseknox9322]

Ive been using the hagz clips and they are awesome! Makes my trapping more dangerous ;) does it matter where you set the traps at? Is it better in the channels or can it be random? Thanks!

[@J3Outdoorz]

Thank you for your support Jesse. It definitely matters where you set. You need to set as close as you can to where they are moving under the ice, that doesn't matter if they are baited sets or sets in runs... If clear ice, look for bubbles to give there areas away. If snow, use a spud and listen for the change in sound as you spud around. If you can't find either, look for what might be runs carved through the cattails. Hope this helps.

[@jesseknox9322]

@@J3Outdoorz thank you! Ill have to keep an ear out on the sound difference i had no idea thank you!

[@J3Outdoorz]

Jesse, be very careful bud. Around huts and beaver lodges can be VERY thin ice (or open) when active. The sound your listening for is the thin ice... tink, tink, tink, thud is what your looking for, but be careful. It would be a good idea to have a buddy with you if you never done it before. I have gotten wet countless times, it happens :)

[@jesseknox9322]

@@J3Outdoorz i see, yeah ive fallen through the ice a couple of times luckily my truck was close and my house is close, but holy smokes talk about a shock! Thank you again for the great info i greatly appreciate it!

[@garyb8731]

Is there a way to rig a 1 1/2 longspring on the HAGz Bracket?

[@J3Outdoorz]

As long as the long spring has a tang end off of the trap frame, it will work.

[@garyb8731]

@@J3Outdoorz Thankyou

[@sdowell150]

are you using re-rod, or fiberglass poles,? and why?

[@J3Outdoorz]

3/8 fiberglass rods. Because wooden board sets are cumbersome! This is MUCH more efficient.

[@silverlake69]

How were you securing the trap to your pole?

[@J3Outdoorz]

Hi Silverlake, the trap attaches to the bracket with a J-Hook and is always attached at the end of your chain, the Bracket then slides over the rod. - More pics/details at j3o.com/hagz-bracket - Thanks!

[@lemondrop5693]

What size body grip are you using?

[@J3Outdoorz]

LeMon Drop I use a single spring 160.

[@scottswift1394]

I've suggested that to others

[@andystampfli9127]

Safeties...can't tell if they have saved my hands more or cost me catches more... my fingers don't mind the lost fur as much as my pride.

[@J3Outdoorz]

I hear ya there Andy, it's a love/hate relationship lol...