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Question for Coyote Trappers #6690054
12/11/19 02:11 PM
12/11/19 02:11 PM
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Lakeland, Louisiana
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CajunMan Offline OP
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What trap do you prefer for Coyotes, #2 Fully Modified Bridger or MB 550's?

Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690060
12/11/19 02:21 PM
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Virginia
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I prefer the MB550S.

Last edited by KBAR; 12/11/19 02:22 PM.
Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690069
12/11/19 02:38 PM
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Pennsylvania
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Tim64 Offline
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MB 550

Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690072
12/11/19 02:42 PM
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rochester nh
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don403 Offline
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i use victor#3 for coyote.


24coyotes,4 coon 3 grey fox,118muskrats,4 mink,6 fisher 23 beaver , 10 otter,4 bobcat
Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690077
12/11/19 02:45 PM
12/11/19 02:45 PM
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I prefer traps for coyotes to have an inside jaw spread close to 6". I think the 550 is 4 3/4

Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690083
12/11/19 02:47 PM
12/11/19 02:47 PM
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Hancock Co., Indiana
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I have and use both but I like the MB550 better.


What from Christ that soul can sever,
Bound by everlasting bands?
None shall take thee
From the Strength of Israel's hands.

Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: Yes sir] #6690086
12/11/19 02:49 PM
12/11/19 02:49 PM
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The Hill Country of Texas
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×2 on a bigger trap but both the 550 and a modded up Bridger can do the job!
A tricked out Montana called th4 coyote special is about as user friendly out of the box as anything


“What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.”
Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers


Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690088
12/11/19 02:53 PM
12/11/19 02:53 PM
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carolina, Alabama
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mb550


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Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690089
12/11/19 02:53 PM
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No BS K-9 Extreme or Bridger #3 dogless modified


"Skin that smokewagon and see what happens"
Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690101
12/11/19 03:04 PM
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Never used a 550 but have caught hundreds in Bridger 2's. Spring pins will get bent up after time on the 4 coil but you can replace them with hardened pins from J.C. Conner.

Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690105
12/11/19 03:08 PM
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I have both and prefer the MB550, Both are 4 Coiled and have lot less issues with the MB550.

Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690115
12/11/19 03:25 PM
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How about the jaws? Offsett or closed?

Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: KBAR] #6690214
12/11/19 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by KBAR
I prefer the MB550S.

X2


Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690241
12/11/19 05:49 PM
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Saucier, Mississippi Harrison ...
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"Skin that smokewagon and see what happens"
Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690322
12/11/19 06:54 PM
12/11/19 06:54 PM
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Henry Co, IL
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I prefer #3's, but do use MB550's also. If you latch on to one they ain't getting away. And that's 2 coiled.

Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: turkn8rtrapper] #6690404
12/11/19 07:55 PM
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Lakeland, Louisiana
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CajunMan Offline OP
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Originally Posted by turkn8rtrapper
No BS K-9 Extreme or Bridger #3 dogless modified


Never even thought of the No BS K-9 Extremes. They look like some really nice traps

Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690424
12/11/19 08:07 PM
12/11/19 08:07 PM
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Marion Kansas
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Personally I'm kind of intrested in trying the Duke 650s when they come out

Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690454
12/11/19 08:26 PM
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rochester nh
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don403 Offline
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650 to much trap.


24coyotes,4 coon 3 grey fox,118muskrats,4 mink,6 fisher 23 beaver , 10 otter,4 bobcat
Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: CajunMan] #6690479
12/11/19 08:38 PM
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Mb 550os here, I have others that I use but these are my favorites.

Re: Question for Coyote Trappers [Re: don403] #6690489
12/11/19 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by don403
650 to much trap.

Nope.

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