How to Make Your Own Long Distance Call Trapping Lure

I’ve never been a believer in top secret trapping lures. With quality ingredients, a basic understanding of lure making and an open mind, trappers can formulate very effective lures on their own. I’m by no means an expert, but I have started developing lures to fit the needs on my trapline. The first lure I put together was a long distance call predator lure to use on the marten and fisher line. I wanted a lure that would stand up to the extreme weather conditions we experience in Maine during November, which includes anything from rain to snow, with temperatures varying anywhere between zero and 50 degrees. It took a couple of years, but I finally developed a lure that’s been effective thus far. And I want to share it with you.
Below is a video showing how I make my LDC lure. I didn’t hold anything back – you can see all of the ingredients used and their proportions, and you’ll realize pretty quickly just how simple it can be to get started formulating lures.

If you’re interested in making this lure yourself, here’s a list of ingredients (with links to purchase them) and quantities you’ll need to make the lure:

NLGI II Food Grade Grease (14 oz)
Pure Quill Skunk Essence (0.4 oz)
Beaver Castorium (0.4 oz)
Muscaro Musk (0.2 oz)
Tonquin Musk (0.2 oz)
Anise Oil (0.2 oz)
Ambrette Musk Oil (0.2 oz)
Civet Musk Oil (0.2 oz)

Also recommended: Icing Piping Bag (for dispensing lure into jars without making a huge mess!)