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Re: Offset vs modified jaws [Re: onyx] #6830324
04/04/20 09:09 PM
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I’ve caught a few toe caught coyotes and cats in offsets. And as far as I can tell I’ve had one maybe two pullouts that could have been coyotes. Both times to big of guiding was to blame...larger than needed sticks was also caught in the trap, hence the loss.

Re: Offset vs modified jaws [Re: onyx] #6830383
04/04/20 09:57 PM
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I just picked up a few offsets. My thoughts is that I would use them in the later part of the season. Most of my canine trap are outside laminated and closed jaws because maybe a incidental coon in the late season. The offsets I just got will be laminated also. Seems like a little more holding surface. The offsets will probably be used mainly for coyote and cats probably with chains and drags added.

Re: Offset vs modified jaws [Re: onyx] #6831175
04/05/20 01:45 PM
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Happy that most of my trapping life was spent before the internet unless things really turn around i'll have caught way more coyote with my # 2 vic square jaws then i'll ever catch with my new double laminated baseplated center swiveled offset 4 coiled dogless high levered pit- panned nite-latched power bedded # 3's

Before your keyboards overheat and lockup I used B&Ls too same trap just nobody complained about them CARRY ON


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Re: Offset vs modified jaws [Re: onyx] #6831794
04/05/20 11:21 PM
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onxy, do not worry about starting an argument. I do not think you can ask any question on here and not start an argument. laugh Just a few of the topics that I have seen sink into the mud on here were:

Coilspring vs Longspring
Coyote vs bobcat vs fox urine
Ford vs Chevy
Lure vs Bait
Auto loader vs pump
I'm pretty sure we could argue about which direction the sun comes up from!

Welcome aboard and good luck! BTW I use and have caught and lost animals with both regular jaws and offset jaws.

Re: Offset vs modified jaws [Re: ttzt] #6833680
04/07/20 07:52 PM
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I appreciate everyone's input

Onyx

Re: Offset vs modified jaws [Re: onyx] #6834009
04/08/20 12:24 AM
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I am a big believer in offset jaws with laminations. I also use drags and too many times I have to wake a cat up because they are napping when I get there. I harvest all mature males but turn kittens and wet sows loose and I take pride watching them mobilize with obviously no paw or shoulder issues (my rig includes shock springs.)

There is another senerio where I get to observe the effects (or lack of). Its usually sheep dogs. They roam at night and I catch them. If I know where they came from I load them up and drive then back to their owners. I love seeing them Trott down the driveway with zero foot or shoulder issues.


Here is what i can tell you. My rig works perfectly for coyotes and cats and probably wolf sized paws. The great pyrenees get huge. My rig leaves something to be desired on coons. I've experimented with rubber jaws and as nice as the Jake's are they are simply so heavy I can cause shoulder or leg issues.

Nothing is perfect except Gods love. That's my 2 cents.


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


Re: Offset vs modified jaws [Re: onyx] #6834016
04/08/20 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Fluff747

That little trap is downright sexy

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Re: Offset vs modified jaws [Re: onyx] #6834340
04/08/20 10:28 AM
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From what I've seen rubber jaws are the worst out there if the animal is in the trap for any extended time. They actually form and press around the foot like tourniquet and cut off blood flow to the the foot.

Re: Offset vs modified jaws [Re: bearcat2] #6834363
04/08/20 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bearcat2
From what I've seen rubber jaws are the worst out there if the animal is in the trap for any extended time. They actually form and press around the foot like tourniquet and cut off blood flow to the the foot.

That may be true,for an "extended period".But most states nowdays have 24 hr. checks.


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Re: Offset vs modified jaws [Re: onyx] #6834636
04/08/20 03:01 PM
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Im not saying I am a rubber jaw guy but they will have me a coon that the big ol #3 offsets turned out on me (and yes I am a 24 hr guy)


“What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.”
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Re: Offset vs modified jaws [Re: Leftlane] #6834778
04/08/20 05:17 PM
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Thanks again for your input

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