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Bridger #5 for beaver #6414446
12/31/18 03:35 PM
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I have several bridger #5's I use for beaver.I like the trap it is just hard for me to set em when I'm in the water.I was thinking about taking the four coils off of them to make them easier to set. What do yall think? Would they still be a good beaver trap?

Re: Bridger #5 for beaver [Re: Arkansas87] #6414450
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Re: Bridger #5 for beaver [Re: Arkansas87] #6414452
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No, get yourself some setting tools, call any of the suppliers they should have them.

Re: Bridger #5 for beaver [Re: Arkansas87] #6414468
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10-4 thanks guys

Re: Bridger #5 for beaver [Re: Arkansas87] #6414472
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I have a pair of the red lever extension type...makes pressing the levers easier but still difficult to control while setting the dog. I want to try the one hand setters...you should look into them.

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Re: Bridger #5 for beaver [Re: Arkansas87] #6414474
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What setters do yall think work the best easiest to use for the bridger 5's ?

Re: Bridger #5 for beaver [Re: Arkansas87] #6414520
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Re: Bridger #5 for beaver [Re: Arkansas87] #6414564
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One Hand Setters are AWESOME!


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Re: Bridger #5 for beaver [Re: Arkansas87] #6414581
12/31/18 05:55 PM
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I bought my son some one hand trap setters few years ago when he was 10 to set his TS-85’s I high recommend them

Re: Bridger #5 for beaver [Re: Arkansas87] #6414584
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Thanks il give them a try.I like my #5's just sore hands and cold water is starting to get to me

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