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Offline KYtrapper17

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« on: December 19, 2003, 08:11:42 AM »
What do yal think about them over wood pack baskets? I am going to get one with my fur check this year and I was thinking about a fiberglass one. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2003, 08:18:05 AM »
Zach,the fibertuff basket is the only basket I use.It is also the only one I sell.I had woven baskets for over 30 years,no matter how well I took care of them they did'nt last.
 You are money ahead with the fiber ones--they cost more but they seem to be indestructible.No maintenance needed except for wahing them out once in awhile.   Tom
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« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2003, 10:28:56 AM »
I sure have burned up a bunch a them woven baskets myself.......had thought of the fibertuff but have never seen one up close.How are they on weight?What do they run...compared to woven etc. Thanks!
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« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2003, 10:47:14 AM »
Longhunter , they are heavier than the woven ones.I am always hauling 330s and beaver in them so I really dont notice the weight of them.
The one without the lure pouch runs 49.95 plus s and h.
 It does'nt take long for one to pay for itself.    Tom
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« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2003, 12:12:34 PM »
Fiberglass is the way to go- no maintiance as Bog says- I've used mine for over 15 years- ugly- but does the job.
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« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2003, 12:30:04 PM »
Hmmmmm,You all are gettin me thinkin.Mostly I beaver ,otter and rat trap anyhow ,so usage would be about the same.My baskets get beat!This time of year they head out on the sled behind me and wind up on my back generally on the way back in.If they are that heavy shipping must kill hey? I can see how it could be better,last woven I got local was birch,ya just can't afford a good ash one anymore.If yoou can find one,and the birch just don't hold up.I got so many great places to beaver trap this year IF i could just get out to them.Maybe next week,I'm gonna start checkin some tommorow,without much weight.Gonna be snowshoein wherever I am headed now but thats ok,I enjoy that part.....
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« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2003, 12:41:40 PM »
L>H>, my shipping rate for the lower 48 are standardized.
 Orders under $40.00 are $7.90
 $40.00 to $100.00 are $10,90
over $100.00 are $16.90
   Tom
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« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2003, 03:34:20 PM »
The Fiberglass (no longer made) And the Fibertuff are a must for water trappers. They keep the wet fur off your back.And dont fill up with water when you set them down.
 I buy up all the old Fiberglass baskets that I find.Being a Boat Builder/Trapper I can repair them. The New Fibertuff you cant repair.
     "my Two cents"
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« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2003, 04:43:11 PM »
Newt ,whats to repair??mines 5 years old,carried out hundreds of beav and traps.It is just like the day I bought it.I also use it for duck hunting carrying dekes and such.Also carted around more than one youngster in them.
 You been using yours for target practice??   Tom
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5 years?????????????
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2003, 04:52:11 PM »
5 !!!!!  FIVE !!!!! years it's just a pup. Talk to me in another 20 or so.


You know us trappers are CHEEP.
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