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big trap rant! #5055644
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this is the kind of trap i like to use for cats, Bridger #5 dls. pic came from wifes cell phone dont know how it looks.

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Re: big trap rant! [Re: board stretcher] #5055655
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Pic looks good. Yep I'm almost certain it will catch a cat. Spotted or long tailed ha ha ha.

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i did have about 3 dozen or so but due to people thinking that my traps are theres i only have about a half dozen now. i will be getting more in the near future!


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Re: big trap rant! [Re: board stretcher] #5055702
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Originally Posted By: board stretcher
i did have about 3 dozen or so but due to people thinking that my traps are theres i only have about a half dozen now. i will be getting more in the near future!


Oh crap!! Ouch.....that hurts right in the wallet!!


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Re: big trap rant! [Re: board stretcher] #5055708
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Sweet !!!

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Originally Posted By: Wolfdog91
Sweet !!!
i thought you might like that wolfdog!


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Re: big trap rant! [Re: board stretcher] #5055819
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does anyone else have pics of big traps they use?


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Re: big trap rant! [Re: board stretcher] #5055826
05/21/15 06:06 PM
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Will run out and grab a big pan SC #4 DLS. I've posted it multiple times.

Guess it's a north idaho thing?


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Re: big trap rant! [Re: board stretcher] #5055955
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CDR with bobcat special pan beside a #3 Bridger dogless.

Re: big trap rant! [Re: board stretcher] #5055976
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i really like that CDR.
i know that wolfdog was interested in your thoughts on it!


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Re: big trap rant! [Re: board stretcher] #5058296
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lets have a real talk about these big traps.
lets try and keep it clean so it does not get axed!

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Re: big trap rant! [Re: board stretcher] #5058300
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You guys must carry around a back hoe to dig trap beds with, more power to you, lol.


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Re: big trap rant! [Re: board stretcher] #5058301
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I agree,smaller trap,smaller trap bed.Less blending.

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from what i have seen running bolth little and big traps the big traps are doing little to no damage.
these bigger traps are much slower then the little traps there for they are not hiting as hard.
now when using a big trap like the #5 above ^^^ if i cought the paw on the left side of the trap that is where it is going to stay unlike a little trap if chaind to the middle the foot will slide to the middle, if chaind on the side the foot will slide to the side in turn cutting. they are not fighting these big traps near as much as a little trap witch in turn causes more damage.....these are not ideas i just thought of, these are things that i seen on my line!


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i not being rude at all here.
i mean if you are telling me that a little trap is better cuz you dont want to spen another minut digging a trap bed..........

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Re: big trap rant! [Re: board stretcher] #5058307
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Quote:
I agree,smaller trap,smaller trap bed.Less blending.
I'm just the opposite, I have more of the larger traps (#3,4,5's), I love em, especially with big pans, only small ones like my 1 1/2, 2's are my coon traps, not sayin I haven't caught cats & yotes in em, just prefer bigger traps for em.


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Maybe,and then maybe I shouldnt have posted as I agree with Jtwapper.I'me using a standard pan on a standard trap,making them hit the center of the trap if I can,burying their foot in it.And dry dirt for remakes come at a primium here,cause if rains all fall,it seems.Smaller is more efficient,im my opinion,bigger is certainly a greater target area,and a more expensive trap,and alot more dirt work,and after a rain, more dry dirt from my pail.

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what is the advantage of a little trap over a big trap?


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Re: big trap rant! [Re: trapper les] #5058312
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Originally Posted By: trapper les
Maybe,and then maybe I shouldnt have posted as I agree with Jtwapper.I'me using a standard pan on a standard trap,making them hit the center of the trap if I can,burying their foot in it.And dry dirt for remakes come at a primium here,cause if rains all fall,it seems.Smaller is more efficient,im my opinion,bigger is certainly a greater target area,and a more expensive trap,and alot more dirt work,and after a rain, more dry dirt from my pail.

that is a very good point!
and i hope more people chime in on this and have a serious talk!

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I'me trapping with 4 coiled 1 3/4s,and 2s,a 1 1/2 is a small trap. A #3 might be about right in a coilspring,but as big as I would go,in the dirt.


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