Re: Beaver traps?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
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12/04/19 12:45 PM
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I love the TS-85. Regular jaw, for me.
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: Beaver traps?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
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12/04/19 01:36 PM
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The Beav
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Lots of beaver trappers have had problems holding beaver In those TS-85s. The best beaver trap on the market Is the MB750.
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Re: Beaver traps?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
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12/04/19 01:36 PM
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You can always go by the way I was told. Buy once, try once and then buy what you like. I just bought mb750, Bridger #5 coil and long, sleepy creek #4 long. So far only have used the Bridger coilspring. I'm liking it but first night set had beaver held by front foot.
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Re: Beaver traps?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
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12/04/19 02:40 PM
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QuietButDeadly
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I am switching from MB 750 to the NO-BS Beaver trap. Even 4 coiled, I can set and release critters by hand, no setters required for the NO-BS Beaver trap. They also come already coated and with good chain. Jaw spread is too large on the TS-85 for my state.
Got a friend that is having lots of issues with leavers splitting on 750s. And the night latch on the 750 and the pan tension needs constant attention IMO. I have caught a bunch of beaver with 750s but I like the NO-BS better.
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Re: Beaver traps?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
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12/04/19 04:00 PM
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#5 duke or bridger in the longspring variety
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Re: Beaver traps?
[Re: The Beav]
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12/04/19 06:42 PM
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Lots of beaver trappers have had problems holding beaver In those TS-85s. The best beaver trap on the market Is the MB750. Gotta agree with The Beav - awesome - all business trap. Get some setters...
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Re: Beaver traps?
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12/04/19 07:44 PM
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Lots of beaver trappers have had problems holding beaver In those TS-85s. The best beaver trap on the market Is the MB750. Gotta agree with The Beav - awesome - all business trap. Get some setters... More than pleased with the 750s.
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Re: Beaver traps?
[Re: bobcat_trapper]
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12/04/19 11:52 PM
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I have 750's and Bridgers with Pit pans. I prefer the Bridgers. Even with small hands I can set them on my leg in the water, and the Pit pans gives me consistent pan tension. The MB's are getting a few years on them and are as Harold said.
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Re: Beaver traps?
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12/05/19 12:39 AM
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All I use are the Montana #5's. When your hands are cold and wet you will appreciate a dogless beaver trap. I target back foot catches and generally have an ankle catch. Pretty good price for the value.
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Re: Beaver traps?
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12/05/19 08:22 AM
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I like the #5 longs. Easier to set then the #5 coils. Dukes are my preferred as they come with pit pans and center swiveled.
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Re: Beaver traps?
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12/05/19 11:25 AM
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The 2 older beaver trappers said. Why they liked the ts85 over 750. U got higher back foot catchs. And the traps lock up better. Then they were simply wrong. Of your choices though, the NO BS would be my pick. The TS85 was by FAR the worst beaver trap I ever used. (and though some guys seem to like them, there are alot of good beaver trappers who agree with me!) I'd pick a #4 jump trap over them every time and it's the greatest choice either. Lots of empty traps tripped, some still in the beds some at the bottom of the drowning rods. There was a video on here one time of a beaver caught in one high on the back foot but the trap was at the bottom of the drowner empty. If you look at most of the catch pictures with them you can see where the trap has slid down the leg and luckily got stopped on the ankle bone. You will NEVER see this with a TS85...
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Re: Beaver traps?
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12/05/19 01:50 PM
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The Beav
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Looks like If you want them 4 coiled you have to do It yourself.
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