I am looking to buy a dispatch pole for coyotes. Which one would you recommend?

Thanks for your help

Lee Steinmeyer’s Death Ray!!!!
Also, I wish I would have listened to Lee and got the 2 footer instead of the 3 footer. I thought reach would be an issue, but I nose tap them now so I can place the cable exactly where I want it. I will be getting a 2 footer eventually.

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Death Ray is the only way to go!
Rick

X3 death ray took care of 7 this week. Two footer is the way to go no question.

X2

Why is the 3 footer not as good as the 2 footer?

I have Lee's 3 footer, and I like it.

Thanks for the kind words fellas!




I ask if you use cages. If you say yes, then a three is the way to go. If you don't use cages, then a two is all you need. The longer they get, the harder they are to run, and the harder it is to catch the critter. Like DFabs said, a nose knock helps the life of the cable tremendously!

Thanks lee! Will you be at the NTA in Springfield,mo in july and have these for sale?

Yessir I will. I prefer to sell them in person so I can explain the nuances of the beast! There are a few things that make a difference for the life of it and making the cable last! Thanks.

I love my 3 foot death ray,

Thanks all for your responses. I will plan on buying from Lee in Springfield. Can't wait!

You won’t be sorry. Awesome

Death ray.

Death ray

Death Ray!! 40+ years of trapping, and one of the top three investments I have. And you won’t find a better guy than Lee.

Finally had to put the spare cable on mine. If wasnt using drags and pulling stuff out of brush without a little tap first i think i would be on the original. The original lasted several seasons btw. I just straightened out kinks when it got bit. Finally got kinked enough it wouldnt really stay open to good

I bought a 3'. Have NO complaints. Love it. Have 2 of them in-fact. Having Lee demo and explain the proper way to use and maintain the Death Ray is WELL worth it. I had a little trouble with my comprehension over the phone, but speaking with Lee in-person, at a convention, had me straightened out, and it kept my cable working the way it's supposed to all season long, and ready for next season. Lee is a good guy to boot, so it's a win-win.

How about a short video on its use? The placement nuance affecting the life of the cable and efficiency,keeps me from pulling the trigger.

Potential ammo for the anti's to use may be a concern. The big thing is where the end of the ray is at so that the cable is pulled straight into it. A pic of a properly placed cable would do the trick IMO. Rather than centered on the back of the neck, it should be placed more behind one ear or the other so that the cable is straight as it is pulled into the ray. Purchasing a Death Ray is money well spent. The time it saves in cleaning blood from fur is worth it alone. SO nice to bring a bunch of critters home that haven't bled onto one another.

I wish I could find someone around here techy enough to help me put one together! I agree, a video would sure help, but on the other hand, I can't build them fast enough to supply the market now! I have never advertised at all, everything has been word of mouth.

Hi Lee, do you think you will make it to the Iowa trappers convention this year? I would like to see them first hand. Thank you

Where will you be at in springfield and when?

Lee is planning on being at the National Trappers Association Convention to be held at Springfield, MO in July.

Here is info on the NTA convention:

http://www.nationaltrappers.com/convention.html

No, since I started teaching at the FTA college, the dates to make both the Ia and the Mo rondys have not worked. Sorry, but can only do what I can!

Thanks Swifty for answering for me. Had to go to town for an appointment. Will be at the FTA and the Nats in Springfield this year. About the only state rondys are Ne and Ks. Will also be at the spring Tx rondy!

Probably be in a tailgater spot, but not sure at this time yet.

Would someone mind sending me a PM and explaining 'nose tap' to this noob, please?

I'm pretty sure I can find the nose, but with what tapper and with what 'gentleness' the tap is conducted, would of be some help.

I've only got about 12 coon to my name, have thought about using Lee's device, but am having difficulty imagining myself within 2 feet of an upset coon.

Thanks.

It appears these death rays are made by someone else now. Are they still made just as good? I purchased a trappers pole /dispatch pole from Southern Snares. I'm not exactly satisfied with it.

https://www.southernsnares.com/products/trappers-pole-dispatch-pole

NO BS will make you a great product and stand behind it in my experience. I don't think Lee would sell the business to anyone who would do otherwise.

Death Ray us the way to go. No BS is top shelf in all my dealings with them. Great people!

I have one of each.

Did Lee sell his business to No BS? Description says they are updated for one or two parts in the assembly.

Yes he did sell the 'Ray to NO-BS.

The dispatch pole I use is a snare attached to a 6’ pole. It works very well for almost anything I come across, except for the occasional ornery one!

Ruger Bearcat with short hollow points.

The problem I'm having with the generic trappers dispatch pole is it doesn't seem to tighten enough and it will loosen up if your not careful.

https://www.southernsnares.com/products/trappers-pole-dispatch-pole

This is the one I'm using....

No BS

I’m glad I found this thread. I’m still new to this. A veteran trapper recommended that I get a catch pole with a T-handle on it and I found this one

https://www.rpoutdoors.com/animalcatcher.html

Do many of y'all think it would be worth it to a newb? I anticipate using it more so to release unintended species caught in my trap. I can’t imagine using it to dispatch many unless I catch an obviously diseased or rabid animal. Id like to read some opinions please.

Death ray x????

That is a release pole, this thread was about dispatch poles. What you have in your link will be fine for release, but it’s way easier with two people for a beginner in my opinion

I would look at spending more on a control pole like a ketch-all with a spring loaded release. Or tomahawk brand. Much easier to pull a knob and have the loop thrown open.

My mistake. I don’t really understand the difference between these devices. I figured all are capable of dispatching animals. Thank you all for the responses. I didn’t even receive a notification when you all responded.

…. That’s the pole I use to kill wildcats Ezana

Louisville slugger...

@Savell Good to know. It's what I have, so at least I know what's possible when I come to a place where it may be necessary to dispatch an animal with minimal to no blood on the fur. Thanks again.

Where you at in Deep East Texas ? .. I’m barely in it .. sanjacinto county

I run 60” chains, always figured the longer the better. My homemade pole is also 60” long.

@Savell ArkLaTex region

… you got to change your location to upper East Texas lol

.. thought we might be neighbors there for a minute