I use the standard setters that come in the box. However, I Take a large pair of pliers and squeeze one of the setters to make it narrower. That way, the setters fit on the trap better. Just what works for me.

Never have used the setters. I use my digging tool, an 8" flat blade screwdriver.

Where can I get those longer heavy duty OOS trap setters shown in the pic above? Can they be bought separately? Please advise. Thanks.

Contact Dave "OneHandSetters" the guy that made the post.

Duh - (Senior Moment)!!!

Thanks

I use the standard setters but interested in trying your custom HD OOS mole trap setters. I also squeeze one of the setters' jaws in a vise to facilitate releasing/setting the OOS trap.



I've either got carpel tunnel syndrome or the onset of arthritis in my trap setting hand and wrist. I'm hoping your custom setters will help. I do not actually dry fire my OOS traps when I'm ready to backfill the set. Instead, I do a "soft dry fire." As I'm inserting/setting the trap in the prepared bed, I hold on to the setters with one hand and trip the trap and slowly release the trap, checking for anything that will obstruct the path of the scissor legs. Your longer setters might help in this regard too.

Another tip - paint your setters, traps, tools, etc. to keep from losing them in the weeds, grass or dirt!

Aggie73, got them on the way for you.
See if they make it easier for you.
Dave

Picked up two yesterday

I do like being able to just walk by them and see if I have a catch. Big time saver for me compared to last year

I got my OOS setters from David yesterday along with setters for No-BS K-9 extreme setters. I will give them a try this weekend when I get back home.

Ive been doing mole work since 05 and the OOS has always been my ace in the hole. I'm not so rigid to think it's the only tool that'll work so I'm giving steves trap a fair shake. Just ordered some of the traps and one of Jameson's MTP tools. The biggest attraction of these traps-- weight and space savings in the truck. As my business grows, I have to put more gear back there and it makes more sense to economize the space with a lighter and smaller trap if I can catch onto them.

Speaking of Steve Albano, does he frequent tman anymore?

His traps work, I just don't like the amount of time to check them

They do have there place though, I have some moles running over 12" deep (but it still pushes top of soil up) on a job where the OOS has caught 5 moles. But these deeper runs have the albano set in them.

I also have some of the standard type trap that you push into the ground and set. Like these for the nicer looking yards because I do not have to dig a hole to set them. Only makes a hole when I catch one and pull it up to the surface

Once you get on to a good system of set up using the Albano trap line traps you will not spend much time checking at all. The initial first sod cut out is the key to a fast, clean set up and check time. When I get the time to post a video for you tube I will have it linked to our site to view. I could never go back to using OS traps after working with my trap setting system for all these years.

Just too much weight and bulk to carry around on all the jobs we have to do.

When checking the traps it is just a matter of removing the sod plug by grabbing the grass or using your trowel to lift up the sod quickly. Look at the traps to determine a fired trap or a catch, remove your catch,reset and place the plug of soil back into position then go on your way. Doesn't take long at all. Only takes a few seconds.

After pulling your traps it is just a matter of replacing the sod plug into the cut out area. Just press it down with your foot to allow good root contact back with the soil and the grass will reestablish the root system without any sign that you were there.

Setting your traps in a manner that you can see the trigger / dog loop set up on the trap from the end of the mole run is key to a fast check. I don't see how it takes so long to run these traps as I do several hundred trap checks on any given day. Probably more then most due to how many traps we must set for a good catch in the shortest amount of time. We have some high mole populations in many local areas that we service.

Been using my tunnel pilot from Bob J. for about a week now and it's super easy to get the hang of. They catch right behind the front shoulder. The trap plus the pilot is an outstanding system and I'm ordering more of steves traps soon.

I will keep a few OS in my truck for sandy soils-- haven't figured out how to make the trapline mole work well in sand just yet.

Jason:
I have been using Bob J. pilot tool also. I like being able to pack the soil in the tunnel. Sugar sand will be something all together different. No one trap is the best for all soil condition IMO.
Picking the right run/tunnel is the best tool you can have. I have been luck in finding the run or runs that the mole are using to come into the yard.

I caught four more with the OOS this weekend so up to ten now in my own yard. I really like the one-hand setters for the OOS. I'm sure I will end up trying the pilot tool for the Albano traps but it is sure nice to take a quick look around the yard at the OOS traps to see if any are opened up with a catch.

Bob J. pilot tool works nice when setting No-mol traps also.

Do yall know if those traps will work for shrews too? We have tons of the tunnels in our yard but I got a feeling shrews use them more than moles. We have tons here

The Albano trap line traps catch a lot of shrews. We catch shrews on many mole jobs not all jobs but regularly.

You will get a clean miss with a fired trap at times doing mole work. I believe this is the result of a shrew many times, if not it may be due to a poorly set trap that gets hung up on a stone or roots. Since a shrews body is shorter overall and very fast they can get thru the trap at times with the jaws closing behind them missing them.

Steve's traps also can also work well on voles.

Never had any luck catching shrew with No-mol. I have with Steve A. Traps.

I think I completely agree-- just like gear for other critters, it's not one size fits all. I'm keeping some OOS's in my truck as well. BUT, Im catching good with steves traps so I ordered more yesterday and I'm excited about the space savings!