otters?

[mocatmancb]

i can catch coons in ponds and creeks and branches, but i have never caught an otter. i know they are around, thought i would wind up with one in a coon set sooner or later, but it hasnt happened. how could i target otter without getting in a boat? what are some sets i can make on a stream or pond or lakeshore on the same line as my coon & land sets. i would like to pick up a few next season. i'd appreciate any ideas for shallow water or land sets for otter.

[frankboucher]

Otters are like a canine on land.Dirthole along the creek,coyote gland lure.

[Youngtrapper'Clay']

also if you got coyotes in the area to i have heard to use otter lure because u can catch everything with it because coyotes and all those animals are so curious. Just a though.

Thanks,
Clay

[mocatmancb]

thanks for the info fellas. keep it comin. what does it take to hold an otter in a land set.

[foxpro14]

well mocat i have heard cross steaking 24 inch rebar! them otter fite just like a yote,really mean animals! id they are one of the meanest animals in missouri!

[raya]

Otter fight a trap as hard as it can be fought always stake traps the best ya can. A good 1 1/2 will usually hold unless theres a weak spot trap,chain rivit not close all the way Check yer equipment close before and after catches .220's 280'and 330's are a good choice magnum jaws will help hold a otter when the catch is made. Only one i know of catching pulled a 660 (18" W 330) thru 4 inchs a ice and finnaly pulled out . Must a been a tail catch is all i can figure.Ive herd from good sorces that a blind set is as good as ya can ask for Asa Lenon makes a otter all call thats supoe to be dynamite. And yep keep yer otter glands for the K-9 line they just work and work a set till the get a new bracelet.

[mocatmancb]

thanks ray. i think my canine rigs will hold one. i'm sure gonna try to find out in the fall.

[raya]

Remember Swivels Swivels Swivels

[mocatmancb]

well, i didn't catch any otter. will be a little more prepared for em this season. i did however, catch a nice gray last season on lenon's otter call.