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Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil? [Re: Catch22] #6627032 09/27/19 09:14 PM 09/27/19 09:14 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 4,943 Idaho Falls, ID G Grandpa Trapper trapper
Grandpa Trapper trapper G Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 4,943 Idaho Falls, ID	Originally Posted by Catch22 It's enough for about anything GT. The only reason to crank it up is avoidance of smaller critters. I understand 2 pounds will be strong enough. However, will keeping them at 2 pound pan pressure increase misses and toe catches. Clint Locklear in one of his videos recommends pan pressure for coyotes be at least a minimum of 3 pounds enabling the coyote to place more weight on the pan before it fires for a better paw catch.

Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil? [Re: Flipper 56] #6627198 09/27/19 11:53 PM 09/27/19 11:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,174 Rochester, MN Teacher trapper
Teacher trapper Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,174 Rochester, MN	2-coil because I’m old. Either closed or offset jawed. I like them both Never too old to learn

Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil? [Re: Bob Jameson] #6627259 09/28/19 06:46 AM 09/28/19 06:46 AM
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 1,306 Maine J Jonnytrapper trapper
Jonnytrapper trapper J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 1,306 Maine	Originally Posted by Bob Jameson 2 coil traps are more then enough strength. 4 coil traps in general are way over kill in my experience over my years. If you are frozen down it doesn't matter how much power you have it isn't going to help with 4 coils. Learn to keep your traps working is a greater concern and more effort should be put toward that important area. When you get a frozen crust over the set the 4 coil will often get it done when the 2 coil will be slow and not close all the way. Using peat moss or wax dirt keeps the trap from freezing but still crusts over.

Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil? [Re: Flipper 56] #6627310 09/28/19 07:59 AM 09/28/19 07:59 AM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 1,028 West Cent IL illinideer trapper
illinideer trapper Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 1,028 West Cent IL	I have only 3 that are 2 coiled have worked fine for coyotes and cats J Coyote 5 Badger 1 Coons 17 Bobcats 2 Released Grinners All of them USN AE2 VF-31 Tomcatters Retired SMSGT IL ANG 183 Fighter Wing Coyote U Class #4

Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil? [Re: Flipper 56] #6627337 09/28/19 08:25 AM 09/28/19 08:25 AM
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 106 Wisconsin B black and tan trapper
black and tan trapper B Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 106 Wisconsin	I prefer closed jaw 2 coiled whatever steps on the pan I want waiting for me when I get there. A friend was using offsets and animals were pulling out of the offsets.

Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil? [Re: Flipper 56] #6627585 09/28/19 02:38 PM 09/28/19 02:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 73 WV M Minks trapper
Minks trapper M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 73 WV	Folks Thanks for the comments on Offset or Reg Minks

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