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Post by 160andup on Dec 12, 2012 14:47:00 GMT -5
Had 17 rat sets out last night. Ten of which were #110 dukes (4.5"), five of which were #150 bridger (5"), and two were #1.5 bridger coils. Went in this morning and four of the #150's were full and both #1.5 bridgers were full as well (And a beaver in a #330). Has anyone else seen this much of a difference with the small #110 width vs the larger 5" #150 or 6" #160? Do you guys think it makes as much of a difference as I think? Just looking for some opinions... Paul
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2012 16:06:48 GMT -5
I think that you have more confidence in the 155's, therefore you set them in the best spots, subconsciously... I do this all the time with K9s..... I've never used the larger traps as rats have never really been on the radar for me, but now that I'm gaining interest in these little fur balls, I will be adding a few dozen to the arsenal. I keep checking Craig's list in the Naples area for some good deals on them, but no luck yet!
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Post by 160andup on Dec 12, 2012 17:05:57 GMT -5
That may be the case, but with 2x more 110's out for two nights (caught 3 rats in the 150's yesterday) and not one hit with the 110 it makes me wonder...
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Post by snoeblind on Dec 12, 2012 17:09:15 GMT -5
I think your right nyredfox. We put what we think is our best trap in the best location. I did they earlier today. Had to hike aways into a remote fox area and had three different type footholds with me. I think it took me longer to decide what trap I was using where than it did to make the sets. LOL. In reality I know it will make no difference as all the traps will do the job. In our minds we make catch and associate with the trap. Well after that long winded response.... I prefer #160 a little easier to cover runs side to side and up and down.
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Post by oldeman on Dec 12, 2012 17:53:53 GMT -5
I have caught tons of rats over the years in 110s but I have come to like the160 more now because it is a much more versitile trap.I have caught several beaver in them and 1 otter. Water trapping is no different than land in that you should always set for the largest critter that will come along.
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Post by austinp on Dec 12, 2012 18:03:09 GMT -5
Has anyone else seen this much of a difference with the small #110 width vs the larger 5" #150 or 6" #160? Do you guys think it makes as much of a difference as I think?l I like #160s... and what is a #110? Seem to recall a faint memory about that size trap. Well, it was long ago now Attachments:
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Post by austinp on Dec 12, 2012 18:05:27 GMT -5
I think that you have more confidence in the 155's, therefore you set them in the best spots, subconsciously... I do this all the time with K9s..... I keep checking Craig's list in the Naples area for some good deals on them, but no luck yet! I seem to set my #160s in all the best spots, too :>) If you find a good deal on 20-dozen Duke #160s with the spring off, will you split them with me? <lololol> Come to think of it, walleyed keeps flashing pictures of #160s this year all of a sudden. Hmmmm............
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Post by traphead2 on Dec 12, 2012 18:11:09 GMT -5
hey austin,how do you lock/stabilize your springs on them poles???
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Post by minkman1 on Dec 12, 2012 18:22:59 GMT -5
The 5x5's are way better than 110s and single spring 160s better yet
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Post by austinp on Dec 12, 2012 18:22:59 GMT -5
I don't lock the springs... they are free to slide up & down the stake to adjust with various mud depths while always having off-spring jaw side on the bottom
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Post by 160andup on Dec 12, 2012 18:24:14 GMT -5
What's the benefit of removing one of the springs on the 160's? Just to make it easier and faster to set?
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Post by snoeblind on Dec 12, 2012 18:36:21 GMT -5
austinp, I think traphead was asking how you keep the trap stable and from not moving when set. The poles I use just fit so it doesn't take much.
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Post by trappermac on Dec 12, 2012 19:01:57 GMT -5
The 110 took rats for over 50 years for many, it still works fine IMO. That being said my latest trap purchase was a few dozen Bridger 150's and I own a couple dozen 160's....makes it easier to fit the run (less time looking for a narrower spot)...but a 110 in a run where it fits or in front of a bank den is still deadly. Huntfishtrap...the rats you caught were the ones that were moving.
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Post by austinp on Dec 12, 2012 19:21:48 GMT -5
austinp, I think traphead was asking how you keep the trap stable and from not moving when set. The poles I use just fit so it doesn't take much. I set the middle notch on dog, which leaves the right gap between jaws to hook the edge of a stake. When a #160 is properly set with jaws resting flat on the bottom or even slightly sunk into muck, there is no moving the trap by rats or mink. It's naturally stable by its own size & heft
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Post by austinp on Dec 12, 2012 19:22:26 GMT -5
What's the benefit of removing one of the springs on the 160's? Just to make it easier and faster to set? yes. time is money
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2012 21:12:37 GMT -5
It's not all about the money!
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Post by pauljohnson on Dec 12, 2012 21:44:55 GMT -5
Switch a 110 that is not connecting with a 150 that is and se what happens.
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Post by austinp on Dec 13, 2012 7:03:28 GMT -5
It's not all about the money! that is true... it is all about the time I had much more fun trapping rats ten years ago when top prices were $3 for the biggest & best than I had this year with prices at $15+ or whatever Ten times more fun, at least
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Post by bdfisher on Dec 13, 2012 7:54:15 GMT -5
I think the rats prefer 150's over 110's. ;D ;D ;D
On a serious note. I believe it is easier to cover the runs with a larger trap. The rats I've been catching are almost as wide as my 110's.
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Post by whistlerwhittler on Dec 13, 2012 9:24:46 GMT -5
I haven't set any of my 110's this year. All 160's except for a single 210. The 160's seem to cover most of the runs just right. Although I could see where a 110 may fit some bank dens better.
Some of my 160's have one spring, some have two. Can't bring myself to remove the second spring from all of them. The single springs seem to work just fine and are easier and quicker to set.
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