Thanks for the advice esshup. The spill way and where they dam is shallow. The trap is half out of the water. From what you said, I think I will dig the spot for the trap deep, then cover with sticks they have there and let him get used to it then place the trap. (it's plenty rusty now). I have tried the mound set foothold trap, but they would always set it off without getting caught.. I am not experienced enough to get that right I guess. I think you got me going in the right direction with hiding the conibear better.