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Which dispatch pole you recommend #6442507
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I am looking to buy a dispatch pole for coyotes. Which one would you recommend?

Thanks for your help


Originally Posted By: Hupurest
She should stay home and do more cooking like Babe Winkelmans wife did, and let her husband have some peace and quiet.
Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442522
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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.

Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: Dfabs] #6442549
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Originally Posted by Dfabs
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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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442573
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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442582
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X3 death ray took care of 7 this week. Two footer is the way to go no question.


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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: Dfabs] #6442601
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Originally Posted by Dfabs
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.

X2

Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442602
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Why is the 3 footer not as good as the 2 footer?


Originally Posted By: Hupurest
She should stay home and do more cooking like Babe Winkelmans wife did, and let her husband have some peace and quiet.
Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442607
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I have Lee's 3 footer, and I like it.


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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442620
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Thanks for the kind words fellas!


Originally Posted by greggsinthehouse
Why is the 3 footer not as good as the 2 footer?


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!


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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442626
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Thanks lee! Will you be at the NTA in Springfield,mo in july and have these for sale?


Originally Posted By: Hupurest
She should stay home and do more cooking like Babe Winkelmans wife did, and let her husband have some peace and quiet.
Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442659
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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.


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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442682
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I love my 3 foot death ray,

Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442713
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Thanks all for your responses. I will plan on buying from Lee in Springfield. Can't wait!


Originally Posted By: Hupurest
She should stay home and do more cooking like Babe Winkelmans wife did, and let her husband have some peace and quiet.
Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442758
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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442760
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Death ray.


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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442838
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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: Len Dunham] #6442899
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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.

Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6442909
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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


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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: lee steinmeyer] #6442966
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Originally Posted by lee steinmeyer
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 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.


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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: lee steinmeyer] #6442970
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Originally Posted by lee steinmeyer
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.

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.

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Originally Posted by Miley
Originally Posted by lee steinmeyer
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.

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.


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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: Miley] #6442993
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Originally Posted by Miley
Originally Posted by lee steinmeyer
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.

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.


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.


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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: lee steinmeyer] #6442997
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Originally Posted by lee steinmeyer
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.

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


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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #6443052
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Where will you be at in springfield and when?

Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: MB+550trapper] #6443154
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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

Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: trapperjdb] #6443219
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Originally Posted by trapperjdb
Originally Posted by lee steinmeyer
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.

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


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.


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Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: Dfabs] #6448455
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Originally Posted by Dfabs
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.


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.

Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #8299809
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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

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Originally Posted by MulgaTrapper
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.

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

Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #8299991
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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.

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

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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!

Re: Which dispatch pole you recommend [Re: greggsinthehouse] #8300073
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Originally Posted by Bear Tracker
Death Ray us the way to go. No BS is top shelf in all my dealings with them. Great people!

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....

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