Re: Bridger 150
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12/09/22 10:01 AM
12/09/22 10:01 AM
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Hancock Co., Indiana
Kart29
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I like `em a lot. They seem to cover a muskrat den much more effectively. 'course.. we have some big corn-fed rats `round here.
What from Christ that soul can sever,
Bound by everlasting bands?
None shall take thee
From the Strength of Israel's hands.
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Re: Bridger 150
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#7738928
12/09/22 11:21 AM
12/09/22 11:21 AM
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michigan,USA
seniortrap
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Over the years I switched to 160's for under ice sets. Whether they were just baited or run set.
The 160's are a 6" opening versus the 5". Most rats were caught behind the head and dead.
With the 110's, some were caught, some just tripped the trap with bait on the trigger.
Must be the 150's are wider also.
PS. I just checked, they are 6".
The Duke 160's are cheaper. Take one spring for under ice or bottom edge. They work great and cheaper.
Last edited by seniortrap; 12/09/22 11:25 AM.
Vietnam--1967 46th. Const./Combat Engineers
"Chaotic action is preferable to orderly inaction."
"After the first shot, all plans go out the window!"
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Re: Bridger 150
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#7739002
12/09/22 12:50 PM
12/09/22 12:50 PM
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wisconsin
Muskratwalt
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wisconsin
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The 150 is also my go to trap for rats and mink. I use a lot of them with a 5 inch bolt through the bottom rivet where I can just stick into the bottom or the bank to stabilize the Trap. I also have homemade stabilizers for hard bottoms where I can't pin the Trap. I have put cross wires at the bottom of my two trigger wires on all of my 110s and 150s mostly for mink. I tried some 159's this fall and think they are a little on the big side for mink. The 159 are just a single spring 160 and should work good for under ice rat trapping. The only disadvantage to the extra trigger wire is that it will collect more debris floating Downstream.
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Re: Bridger 150
[Re: seniortrap]
#7739041
12/09/22 02:01 PM
12/09/22 02:01 PM
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South metro, MN
Calvin
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Over the years I switched to 160's for under ice sets. Whether they were just baited or run set.
The 160's are a 6" opening versus the 5". Most rats were caught behind the head and dead.
With the 110's, some were caught, some just tripped the trap with bait on the trigger.
Must be the 150's are wider also.
PS. I just checked, they are 6".
The Duke 160's are cheaper. Take one spring for under ice or bottom edge. They work great and cheaper. FYI: The Bridger 150s have a much lighter/smoother trigger than the Dukes...which is important with rats/mink.
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Re: Bridger 150
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#7739128
12/09/22 03:50 PM
12/09/22 03:50 PM
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michigan,USA
seniortrap
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Use a chain saw file on the trigger slot and file a little deeper and test fire.
The trigger won't move much before going off easily.
Vietnam--1967 46th. Const./Combat Engineers
"Chaotic action is preferable to orderly inaction."
"After the first shot, all plans go out the window!"
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Re: Bridger 150
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#7739133
12/09/22 03:57 PM
12/09/22 03:57 PM
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Williamsport, Pa.
jk
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Senior trapper also spread out the the strap of metal of the trigger that goes around the jaw where the jaw rests. Look at Todd S's "CoonDuke" Videos, he explains it well......jk
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Re: Bridger 150
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#7739134
12/09/22 03:59 PM
12/09/22 03:59 PM
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east central WI
k snow
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east central WI
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Senior trapper also spread out the the strap of metal of the trigger that goes around the jaw where the jaw rests. Look at Todd S's "CoonDuke" Videos, he explains it well......jk This works great. I've done it to all my BG's. Makes them fire with minimal trigger movement.
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