Re: 3 longs after SC
[Re: eastwood44mag]
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03/14/19 11:53 AM
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Is that confirmed that Sleepy Creek is closing?
Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire. -Gustav Mahler
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Re: 3 longs after SC
[Re: eastwood44mag]
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03/14/19 02:28 PM
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Probably #4 bridger is closest to #3 sleepy long Top to bottom: #4 sc, #3 sc, #4 bg, #3 vic
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Re: 3 longs after SC
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03/15/19 07:50 AM
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She is sleepy creek closing shop? I talked to Minnesota Trapline Products yesterday. The owners of Sleepy Creek plan to retire in 2020.
Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire. -Gustav Mahler
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Re: 3 longs after SC
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03/15/19 08:41 AM
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She is sleepy creek closing shop? I talked to Minnesota Trapline Products yesterday. The owners of Sleepy Creek plan to retire in 2020. Does that mean MTP is going to buy them? I wouldn’t complain about that haha
If traps work like the Antis say......I would have no fingers.
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Re: 3 longs after SC
[Re: eastwood44mag]
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03/15/19 09:30 AM
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I did not get that impression at all. They said if you want Sleepy Creek traps, buy them soon.
Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire. -Gustav Mahler
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Re: 3 longs after SC
[Re: eastwood44mag]
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03/15/19 10:38 AM
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Tom Stalker of Stalker Fabrications made a post recently regarding a conversation that a customer of his had with a member of the Sleepy Creek family who stated that Sleepy Creek will be stopping manufacturing April '19 and anticipate being sold out and done completely by July '19.
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Re: 3 longs after SC
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03/15/19 11:59 AM
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Well I’m just throwing out to MTP that I think it’s a perfect investment for them to do for me haha. I already loved the Bridgers before they got bought by MTP and MTP made it even better. Can’t imagine what they would do with the Sleepy Creek #3dls. *cough* maybe an offsetcast jaw option *caugh*.
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If traps work like the Antis say......I would have no fingers.
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Re: 3 longs after SC
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03/15/19 04:59 PM
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Well I’m just throwing out to MTP that I think it’s a perfect investment for them to do for me haha. I already loved the Bridgers before they got bought by MTP and MTP made it even better. Can’t imagine what they would do with the Sleepy Creek #3dls. *cough* maybe an offsetcast jaw option *caugh*. That would be great!
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Re: 3 longs after SC
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03/15/19 07:57 PM
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Customer of mine spoke with owners daughter 2 days ago while ordering traps to be modified
He directly asked 3 questions about manufacturing, stock on hand and selling the business to her
- Manufacturing done in April 2019....from owners daughter
- sell remaining stock on hand....she anticipated done by July 2019....from owners daughter
- A few companies have offered to buy out Sleepy Creek but none of the offers have been accepted...from owners daughter
No hearsay or rumors.....direct from the horse's mouth as of 3/13/2019
MTP seems to have bought a bunch of their parts (unconfirmed)
All Sleepy Creek parts on the MTP website are 50% off right now (confirmed)
Funke Trap Tags has bought stretcher, setters and accessories rights (NOW confirmed via the SC website 3/16/19)
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Re: 3 longs after SC
[Re: eastwood44mag]
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03/16/19 10:00 AM
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My only complaint with the Sleepy Creeks is the pans, which is crazy because the look of the pans was one of the main reasons I wanted to give them a try. I wax 'em but moisture still gets down in the pan bolt area where it causes a little bit of rust on the frame. The rust and moisture combined with the cold and I have had it change my pan tension significantly. This is obviously a problem with other makes, but with those I've switched over to PIT pans and that pan tension problem went away. Anyone know if there are PIT pans that'll work on sleepy creek #3 dbl? Kind of a bummer to pay the higher price for a trap and still have to invest in new pans but...?
Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.
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Re: 3 longs after SC
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03/16/19 11:33 AM
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This is posted on Sleepy Creek's retail website:
"CONGRATULATIONS to Funke Traps Tags & Supplies in the purchase of Sleepy Creek Stretchers, Setters and Accessories! Please contact them at 1-844-592-1997 or www.funketraptags.com"
So Funke buying out part of their business is confirmed.
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Re: 3 longs after SC
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04/06/19 11:20 AM
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I guess If Duke bought them out they would be accused of copying the long spring design. LOL
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