Real Talk Ep 3 - Body Grips (Conibears) Stabilization

#bodygriptraps #trapping #wildlifemanagement

[@jimmyraythomason1]

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.

[@nonametrapper4life]

Great feedback sir. I love those tall H stands also in water. Haven't tried the other tricks. Good ideas

[@Tommyr]

I use stakes or branches with my 160s over woodchuck holes. Same with my bucket set.

[@nonametrapper4life]

Works pretty well man 👍

[@mitchwilliams5640]

Appreciate the video, as always good proven common sense info. Keep the videos coming! Stay safe out there.

[@nonametrapper4life]

Well thank you man. I just try to give proven solid information. That way each trapper can form their own opinion. Stay safe buddy

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

Great info brother!!

[@nonametrapper4life]

Thanks brother! Hope it helps some trappers

[@timlandis6690]

Great info

[@nonametrapper4life]

Thank you man

[@markmascaro6956]

What do you think about the hagz clip

[@nonametrapper4life]

I just recently bought and put them on. Seem sturdy but can't give solid feedback until probably next spring