Double Stacked 330s

Saw this on beaver trappers tips FB page. Figured I’d give it a try.

Set them side by side with block sticks in the wide run or in series in narrow runs for multiple catches instead of one on top.

I double stacked 330s in a deep narrow channel one time because every time the beaver approached the high set trap up stream, it swam under it, and when he approached the deep set down stream, it swam over it.
He ended up ducking the top trap of the double set and got caught in the bottom trap.
I danced on his grave with true glee in my heart.

It's always good when a plan comes together

There was a thread once that had pics of a stand for setting a big bear 660 on its side.

The deep/narrow is key. Deep, narrow, grooved runs can be stacked. The bottom trap will be hit first, then following beaver will swim over the first and be caught in the top. In my area there a few ponds with clay bottoms where this can apply. Probably better off just setting single traps a few feet apart. Less fuss

You are right about the deep/narrow part, but it is hard for the trapped beaver to not spring the other trap during the commotion of getting caught. It was not a problem with my example since I was after the last beaver, hence the gleeful grave dancing.

The way I did it was alotta fuss…lol, but I wanted to try it. The water was so deep in this little pocket, we had 4 traps in the sleigh so figured let’s try it. Seen a little action here late last fall, this one was only 25lbs. Pulling these next weekend and moving on.

not a big bear- but a 29" 660 Belisle modified.

I'll find the Archives link
https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthr...ep-channeling-660-beaver-adc#Post5470543

i have double stack 330 in winter under the ice, caught a otter in top and a big beaver in bottom,

That 660 sure looks like it has some uses, but I don’t see it in our trapping regs for use here. The stacked 330s has a place in certain circumstances.

I tend to find the beaver in the bottom trap,,,,and my hand in the top one…..

I came close before the video when I pulled it up to see....LOL

I dbl stacked BMI Magnums in 86- 92 before I got Rich kaspars 660 kit to modify.

Only time I did that I lost my ice chisel a day or two after making the set. Finally connected with a double about 10 days later. Had to chop the hole (about 18 inches thick) with an axe. Finally got a hole through but not big enough for both beaver. Had to strip to the waist, lay down on the ice and unwire the traps from the pole and drop them to the bottom. Then I could snag them out one at a time.

Not to shabby! What a surprise…
[video:youtube]https://youtu.be/n0MG0luu5D4?[/video]

I had two places in NY to do that and I had to take a piece of 1 X 4 drill two holes for the frame to go through on top of the first trap before I got the second one in place. I must have been doing something wrong. It worked. But I still carry that board with me for when I get up there again......jk

Tom Olson from Minnesota made a double trap stand back in the day that worked sweet for those deep bottom runs.

I still don't know how you find a run. Especially if the pond is already frozen and snow on the ice.

Google maps. Most of the satellite photos are taken during open water. If you look carefully, you can often make out the shadows of channels and runs. If I'm not familiar with a particular pond, I'll open the app., then track myself on the ice until I'm on top of the feature I'm interested in. Not foolproof, but often saves a lot of unnecessary chopping.

Very interesting videos! I watched a bunch. Subscribed

Don Lefler of Illinois made a dandy 5 Ft tall that could double traps for those narrow deep runs. He sold out to niel Graves.

Yea, the ice is never clear as glass. I look at the lodge and guess. Chip a hole and feel around. Working good this year. The more experienced guys kinda look at a lodge and feed bed and will have a good idea. For me, Google maps is useless. It’ll tell me where there MIGHT be activity, the beaver change the bush every year, moving spot to spot up and down the area.
Here’s another “double”…lol
[video:youtube]https://youtube.com/shorts/wGllHkcnKdI[/video]