srb
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Post by srb on Dec 26, 2013 20:40:33 GMT -6
What are your opinions on mods for 1-1/2 coils? The target animal will mainly be coon with the exception of a few rats and mink.
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Post by x-demoman on Dec 26, 2013 21:42:59 GMT -6
Waste of time and money for water trapping.
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Post by jbruegge on Dec 26, 2013 21:57:21 GMT -6
A midswivel in the chain and double jaws is all the extras mine get.
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Post by BigT on Dec 26, 2013 22:02:55 GMT -6
Waste of time and money for water trapping. listen!!! |
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Post by LLLTrapper on Dec 27, 2013 6:16:27 GMT -6
Yes to what all 3 others have posted. LLL
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jeff
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Post by jeff on Dec 27, 2013 6:50:11 GMT -6
Shorten chain and put them on drowners.
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Post by Chris O. on Dec 27, 2013 20:09:09 GMT -6
I don't do much to mine I have put on some mink pans and added some swivels on some over the years but I mainly just use a stock duke 1.5 DJ coil spring with no mods. But if you like to tinker with traps go for it that's how you will learn what you like and there is a lot worse things you could be doing with your time
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calvin
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Post by calvin on Dec 28, 2013 9:48:27 GMT -6
I learned the value of the flopper pan in SD years ago. I/ll never run another 1.5 coil without floppers again. It's the first thing that gets swapped on a new trap...and IMO, it's the worst flaw of the 1.5 coil.
Now, my main target most years is rats. However, my coon catch % has gone up as well, since swapping pans.
I/d about promise those who say they are a waste of time, never ran them side by side next to stock pans....or ran them side by side next to a trapper who knows what he/s doing and out catches you 2:1 on the smaller critters.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2013 12:10:41 GMT -6
Ran kendalls new trap this year. Lost a single coon due to a toe catch and that was it. (I lost more coon out of DP's if that says anything)
I would say my rat catch has went up since using the pinch pans also. I dont think Ill set a trap unless it has the double jaw and pinch pan combination. Just my opinion.
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Post by jlanduyt on Dec 28, 2013 13:11:50 GMT -6
Speaking of double jaws... does anyone now where I can find DJ add ons for my Bridger 1-1/2s? I asked MTP and they don't carry anything for them.
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trout
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Post by trout on Dec 28, 2013 16:16:32 GMT -6
Yes to what all 3 others have posted. LLL So what reason(s) ,is it not our responsibility as trappers to see to it our equipment is humane as possible. |
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Post by LLLTrapper on Dec 28, 2013 16:32:46 GMT -6
Yes to what all 3 others have posted. LLL So what reason(s) ,is it not our responsibility as trappers to see to it our equipment is humane as possible. What are you talking about and where did you read that you should not be humane? Did you start drinking early or what? LLL |
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trout
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Post by trout on Dec 28, 2013 17:23:29 GMT -6
Whats with the drinking insult ?
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Post by muskrat72 on Dec 28, 2013 17:25:17 GMT -6
So what reason(s) ,is it not our responsibility as trappers to see to it our equipment is humane as possible. What are you talking about and where did you read that you should not be humane? Did you start drinking early or what? LLL LMAO. Thats laugh my arse off for you old fogies that dont text. Reask your question cause im not clear what your statement meant either. Im assuming all trappers are humane to begin with so maybe make it a little clearer bud. Just a little manly humor. WE are all friends here. |
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Post by LLLTrapper on Dec 28, 2013 17:49:38 GMT -6
Whats with the drinking insult ? I was trying to figure out where you were coming from with what to me sounded like a bizarre question. I was asking why you would ask what you did and where it came from. If you were not drinking then the "or what" would pertain to you. LLL |
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trout
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Post by trout on Dec 28, 2013 18:05:38 GMT -6
I am under the impression laminated jaws is the fastest way to get sent to the corner .
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Post by x-demoman on Dec 28, 2013 18:23:51 GMT -6
What is the advantage of a laminated jaw for water trapping? Dry land there is a distinct advantage.
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Post by LLLTrapper on Dec 28, 2013 19:44:01 GMT -6
I am under the impression laminated jaws is the fastest way to get sent to the corner . I am sorry for acting stupid but what are you talking about? Sent to the corner by who? LLL |
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Post by x-demoman on Dec 28, 2013 21:35:44 GMT -6
Probably have to wear a pointed hat and set facing corner to.  |
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Post by skunker101 on Dec 29, 2013 13:52:27 GMT -6
just stronger springs on mine. all new 1 1/2's get brand new music wire. never gotten into the lamination thing but I could see where it would help with coons that chew.
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