Here’s a trap that I really like for multi species trapping and it’s all American made for the folks who care about that sort of thing. Really good fox trap and can be used from mink to coyote.

Victor #2 round jaw (OH)
#2 twist link USA chain
Sterling ST500 mid chain swivel (Sterling Fur Co.)
JC Conner Rod Swivel end swivel (OH)
Larry Finch trap tag (OH)
Dipped in Newt Sterling’s Formula One (not sure if that is made in USA or not)

Nice!

I’m thinking of switching to victor #2’s.

This speaks volumes. A guy with Duke in his handle posting about Victors

Duke was the name of my childhood dog and has nothing to do with trap brands.

That being said, I use lots and lots of Dukes. Love the new Duke 550 and use tons of Duke 1.75 offsets and #3 offsets. I added a few dozen #2 Victors to my arsenal because I have enough offsets traps and wanted a few regular jawed models that could double duty as mink traps. The Victor does not set as flat but is easier to set than the Dukes.

They really make a good fox trap. I’ve seen Phil Brown’s catches in them and was impressed how the feet look so I bought some and had the same results.

I'm surprised but will say, good for you. Also, you have something in common with John Wayne, that's alright.

The Victor #2 is often overlooked by people purchasing that size trap. It just doesn't look as sexy as some other's apparently. OR "Built like a tank" ( I never understood that ridiculous comment). The Victor #2 is a great trap!

Vic #2s were the first doz traps I purchased. Still use to this day for allot of different sets for yote an cat.

That was one of their best traps.
Jim

I have a dozen somewhere if I remember right. Only mine are 1.75.... I think they were called something PRO.... they are a good trap !

Yesterdays catch, every animal caught in a #2 Victor.

I am still planting these #2 in the ground, well not those pictured as someone else owns them I just stole there picture. All mine are awaiting paws currently. Mine were purchased brand new by my great grandpa, still catching fur over 50 years later. Only thing i have done is replaced chain, swivels, and put on double stake ends.

Okay Phil, I know you didn't get those in PA. Where ya whack'n and Stack'n this year?

Victor number 2 was my go to trap for fox back in the 60's.

I would love a one day catch like that, very very nice. Congrats

PSB awesome catch you got there. Fantastic. Terrain looks just a bit west of PA

As much as I like the#2 , I really like the#3 vics. But, I get it for an all arounder on the number twos.

i set a couple old square jaws for mink yesterday,and Phil--you forgot to stop and pick me up.

Nice catch Phil, I noticed you have some sort of a "blue bucket" on the back of your truck.

the "blue milk can set"for coyotes

where the dollars are,way to go Phil.