Trapping lure formulas are the stuff of modern folklore. Or maybe witchcraft. Nobody talks about their formulas. All is secretive. Popular lure makers cling to their formulas and take them to the grave......and that's for good reason. You can make big money with a lure formula that works. And if you're a good marketer, the combination of a scent's effectiveness and human … [Read more...]
Lure Making Books and Videos for Trappers
Making your own trapping lure can be fun, challenging and rewarding. In some cases, it can also save you a fair bit of money. But finding information on lure making can be tough. Most of the successful lure makers have closely guarded trade secrets they wouldn't dare give away to the trapping community. That can make it tough to learn much about making you own lures. … [Read more...]
Making a Long Distance Call Trapping Lure
After struggling to find a lure that would work in the conditions of my northern Maine marten and fisher trapline, I decided to make my own. My requirements? First and foremost, the lure had to hold up to the rainy spells that we have during the November season here, and keep working. It also had to continue to function during the deep freezes. That necessitated a grease based … [Read more...]
Making Your Own Trapping Lure
Over the years of trapping, I've never though much about making my own lure. There were plenty of options available, they didn't seem outrageously expensive, and I didn't have the time or knowledge to make my own anyway. It's one of those things that you don't think much of, but when you start thinking about it, you can go down a huge rabbit hole you may not make it out of. … [Read more...]