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Pan tension #6176481 03/03/18 10:09 AM 03/03/18 10:09 AM
Joined: Jan 2016 WI - Wisconsin A AJE OP trapper
AJE OP trapper A Joined: Jan 2016 WI - Wisconsin	Do some of you find that a catch can cause the pan tension to change in certain footholds?

Re: Pan tension [Re: AJE] #6176646 03/03/18 02:42 PM 03/03/18 02:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 PA rednecktrapper trapper
rednecktrapper trapper Joined: Dec 2006 PA	Yes. I always have a screwdriver in my bag. FUR SHED FABRICATION https://www.furshedfab.com/ Follow us on Facebook

Re: Pan tension [Re: AJE] #6177486 03/04/18 12:00 PM 03/04/18 12:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Montana Taximan trapper
Taximan trapper Joined: Jan 2007 Montana	Yes.So can rust.A waxed trap and lock nuts can help but it's a good idea to be prepared to adjust in the field if need be.I don't have it happen very often.I have a lot of MB550's and it's a non-issue with them.

Re: Pan tension [Re: AJE] #6177724 03/04/18 04:14 PM 03/04/18 04:14 PM
Joined: Oct 2014 montana R red mt trapper
red mt trapper R Joined: Oct 2014 montana	AJE that's why a true Montgomery style trap is nice once tension is set it stays for a very long time . Kenneth schoening

Re: Pan tension [Re: red mt] #6177740 03/04/18 04:32 PM 03/04/18 04:32 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Iowa trapperjdb trapper
trapperjdb trapper Joined: Mar 2011 Iowa	Originally Posted By: red mt AJE that's why a true Montgomery style trap is nice once tension is set it stays for a very long time . x2 ITA, NRA & NTA member Short liner and proud of it.

Re: Pan tension [Re: AJE] #6177759 03/04/18 05:01 PM 03/04/18 05:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Huntingdon Co. Pa. F forestman3 trapper
forestman3 trapper F Joined: Dec 2006 Huntingdon Co. Pa.	That`s why all my traps have paws I trip pans on them.I run mostly #4 dukes with paws I trip pans and stainles rod dogs on them.

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