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I have to say that was an excellent lesson on traps. Very well spoken, and there is no doubt this gentleman knows of what he speaks. I also appreciate the fact that it was done without inappropriate language.
Thank you for all your videos!! I just moved to northern Michigan and started trapping. I love it!! Your videos are so easy to follow and lots of good tips!! Thank you and keep em coming!!!
Good information and observations of the differences, pros and cons, of the manufactures of conibears. I have had some of the cheaper 330 conibear traps actually break the welds where the jaws are welded together. I of course rewelded them and all my conibears are now rewelded for strength. I do have time to tinker with such things but I get where your coming from. Thanks for the excellent video.
FYI, as an old carpenter, I glanced over at my conibear 110s. They looked a tad larger than 4", actually measures 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". Thanks for your educational videos.
good video. however the numbers of the identification of a trap is the power per square inch that it delivers. The first number has nothing to do with the number of springs on a trap. A 330 doesn't have three springs but it delivers 330 foot pounds per inch of force when it is activated.
Allen, I'm curious where the info on the power of the traps come from. I'm not doubting you by any means, just would like to read that. Makes sense. I knew the 1st # had nothing to do with the # of springs. But never heard that about the force. Meat Trapper makes some great videos. People keep the info coming, this the beauty of RU-vid. I use 4 different Conibears. Never seen a 660. But I was impressed to see a guy at the La. trappers convention set 330's by hand. I can't even get close.
Thanks for all your wonderful videos. I live in California, where fewer than 300 trapping licenses are issued per year... In a state of almost 39 million people!
+Elizabeth Mendia Yes, they have all but outlawed trapping in California and Colorado. Never hurts to gear up and learn - one day it will come in very handy in such places. Thank you for watching.
shall not be infringed brother. those "laws" that claim to outlaw traps are not actual laws at all. they are known as "Unconstitutional Official Acts" and may be safely ignored.
In Wisconsin we can use 160s on land. I have Bridget 160s that I use. They are a nice trap for the price. I have a few Dukes in different sizes as well but I’m more of a fan of the Bridgers.
I have paid $25.00 a pieces for traps..bought 4 of these traps...2 of the animal just got their foot caught and ran away taking my trap with them.. I was amazed.......now I secure my traps so if they are not killed they cant run off with my traps
A Belisle safety isn't going to move by itself. You have to manually move it in order for it to fire. Duke safeties on the other hand will release with very little effort.
Just FYI, in Virginia anything over 5x5 on dry ground cannot be baited unless in a box with no more than 60 square inch opening with trap recessed at least 12 inches
I was an idiot and got both hands caught in one while taking some debris out of it... the landowner came by about an hour later and got me out, but it was not a fun experience... smashed my hands up pretty bad
In Texas the law states that if a body grip trap is set on dry land it has to have a diagonal opening of 10 inches or less, making the 220 the legal size here.
I have a situation where skunks are attacking my bee hives. I am not finding any recommendation for what size body grip trap to use for skunks. By state law I can use a Duke 160 size trap, but that 6 inch jaw spread seems like overkill for a small headed animal like skunk. I'm thinking bucket set with honeybun for bait; I just need to get trap size figured out. Any recommendations?
i lost a big wolverine from a barrel set on ugashik lake. critter powered out of a 330 duke coni. i checked all the 330 duke connies i had. besides the faults this trapper showed i discovered the steel rod used in the body of the duke was milder steel and would flex whereas the steel in the body of the belisle would not flex. yeah the dukes are cheaper, not only in price but also construction. personally i would rather pay more(and it's not that much more) initially for the belisles and recoup my costs by not loosing valuable fur than go cheap garbage dukes and loose fur and money.
I have been interested in the Conibear traps for a long time but what i am seeing now is called a Dukes Trap and i am wondering if the Duke traps are worth the money???? I am not so much a brand loyalist but i don't want to waste my money on junk either, so would love to hear your thoughts???
I cannot find a 660 superbear anywhere. I think they stopped making them. I know they sell kits you can make them yourself, but id rather buy one. Do you know of anywhere that sells them?
Size ,the 120 is basically a 110 with a second spring, the 155 is bigger ( usually 5×5) and again has 2 springs and the 160 is even bigger with two springs (6×6)
Have yet to actually trap, but have already bought a number of Bridger body grip traps. Are these better than the Duke traps, or since they're about the same price, are they considered to be as inferior as the Duke line? Oh, and I already learned the hard way about double-spring body grips traps, luckily, only one hand was seriously caught in it. Of course, I was alone at the time...
+Leonard Urban I like the Bridgers and think they have a better fit and finish than the Dukes. Getting pinched is the best way to learn - it's a lesson you never forget! Hope you have a good - and safe - season!
I’ve heard stories about trappers getting killed by 330s. I was like how? Then I got some 110s and was like I get it. If it goes off when they’re in the water and it catches their hand. They’re done
dublelung1 it’s more about the trapper not being able to get themselves out of a 330 they anchored into the water and less about the killing power of the trap. If it’s freezing and you can’t get out of the trap. Eventually you’ll die from exposure by freezing to death. And that’s what really kills the trappers.
If one is going to use the larger conibeairs they should check out the videos on how to get out of one if your by your self in the woods it can keep you from loosing your hand at the least.
@@gunfisher4661 it’s also important to keep an escape rope/tool in a spot that you can easily get to with either hand and to practice before you get into that situation.