http://slimpedersen.com/photos.htmlIf you slide through these pictures it shows the bear Slim Peterson caught in the southeastern part of Montana. Im sure he said it was in a fully modified bridger #3 but I could have heard wrong.
I've held a decent size black bear in a #3 bridger before,for awhile anyway..It was a fluke,as i've never seen a bear in that area, and have never heard of anyone else seeing one either. Anyway he ended up popping the jaws clean from the frame as I was approaching, which was the best outcome for both of us.
That proved to me that my cross staking tackle is some stout chit:)
My pard has had one take off with a coyote cuff (a large #3-ish size cast jaw)He was using a drag, that ended up being a rodeo after it was all said and done.We had my cousin tree it with his dogs, then doing the "right" thing got the F&G involved to get the trap off..I just wanted to rope the bastard, but no one seconded my vote..
