The #110 body grip trap is an effective little gem for targeting several different species. I have used them for 50 years exclusively in blind trail/run sets for muskrat, mink, barn rats, squirrels and rabbits.
Many muskrat trappers put some kind of "bait" impaleed on the trigger wires with a variety of attractants, namely things like pieces of apple, parsnip, potato, turnip, carrot, orange, cattail tubers, cobbed corn, etc. - often with an additional lure of some flavor on the morsels when not set underwater.
After talking with T-man member Yoteguts last year, and again just the other day, about baited #110's for muskrats, his unique method gave me an idea for squirrel trapping under the right conditions.
He gave me permission to use his photo of the BMI #55 for illustrating this post. His #110's are set up the same way. He drills one hole in a plastic bottle cap, threads the trigger wires through it, bending the ends over to secure the cap - packed with peanut butter for bait!!
Here is the product of his effort - a double.
Using his basic idea, I decided to modify it a little and adapt it for squirrels at my platform bird feeder on an experimental trial basis. Instead of the bottle cap, I poked two holes in the bottom of a plastic medicine cup, poked the wires through it and filled it with peanut butter. I didn't bend the wires over, as it was secure enough for my intent.
The Basic Unit With Cup
The trap is set and stabilized with the jaws straddling the wooden sill under the suet cage. I have my trail camera set up in video mode in hopes to document any action at this precision "location."
I found this technique most unique and interesting enough to share as a stimulant for the #110 trapper's idea factory for this or a similar application.
Will report later on how well it works on the invasive squirrels.
Any ideas, comments and experiences baiting #110 triggers will be most welcomed additions to this thread. Thank you.
Jonathan
