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Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: Coon Duke] #6951270 08/02/20 03:00 AM 08/02/20 03:00 AM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 674 Arkansas B bobcat_trapper trapper
bobcat_trapper trapper B Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 674 Arkansas	Originally Posted by Coon Duke Duke #3 is a pretty good canine trap. The first couple dozen I bought years ago were $77 a dozen. Duke #3 4 coil offset I use them on public land. I have 3 dz fixed up. Got around last yr. Put new #3 music springs and 4 coil them. But the duke #2 4 coil square jaw r great traps for money. I put 3 swivels per trap. Fixing to laminate them. I think 110.00 a dz free shipping.

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: Leftlane] #6951465 08/02/20 10:52 AM 08/02/20 10:52 AM
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Cysquatch OP Unregistered C	Originally Posted by Leftlane Learn to snare- it is very inexpensive We can't snare in wisconsim, only cable restraints. And we have to wait until December to start.....

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6951471 08/02/20 11:00 AM 08/02/20 11:00 AM
Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 4,964 rogers city mi. J jeff karsten trapper
jeff karsten trapper J Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 4,964 rogers city mi.	Can't go wrong with any traps listed here but if you have and like 550's go with something similar olden tyred

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6951479 08/02/20 11:12 AM 08/02/20 11:12 AM
Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 609 UP Michigan Yooper1978 trapper
Yooper1978 trapper Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 609 UP Michigan	Be sure to check out Wolf Creek Products!! Contact Glen Witchey or Kristen on here.

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6951546 08/02/20 12:38 PM 08/02/20 12:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,843 Wisconsin T The Beav trapper
The Beav trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,843 Wisconsin	Originally Posted by Cysquatch Originally Posted by Leftlane Learn to snare- it is very inexpensive We can't snare in wisconsim, only cable restraints. And we have to wait until December to start..... That may change next year. The forum Know It All according to Muskrat

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: The Beav] #6951673 08/02/20 03:14 PM 08/02/20 03:14 PM
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Cysquatch OP Unregistered C	Originally Posted by The Beav That may change next year. I did see that, Lets hope it happens Last edited by Cysquatch; 08/02/20 03:15 PM.

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6951830 08/02/20 06:12 PM 08/02/20 06:12 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,337 The Hill Country of Texas Leftlane "HOSS"
Leftlane "HOSS" Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,337 The Hill Country of Texas	Originally Posted by Cysquatch Originally Posted by Leftlane Learn to snare cable restraint in Dec- it is very inexpensive We can't snare in wisconsim, only cable restraints. And we have to wait until December to start..... There I fixed it for ya LOL “What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.” Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6951843 08/02/20 06:35 PM 08/02/20 06:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 719 Oklahoma We-Sa trapper
We-Sa trapper Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 719 Oklahoma	Just took a cursory glance and there was only $0.55 difference between the Duke #2 OS square jaw and the Bridger #2 OS. I've no experience with Duke traps but can vouch for three different models of Bridger traps, their #2 OS, #5 OS and their DP's. “I don't know, Chief, if he's very smart or very dumb.” Capt. Quint

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6952154 08/02/20 10:38 PM 08/02/20 10:38 PM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,476 Idaho B bearcat2 trapper
bearcat2 trapper B Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,476 Idaho	I think Bridger's might be your best choice for a budget trap, but you might check out the Montana traps also. A little more expensive, mainly because you would need to go with a #3 since they don't make a #2. I've never used them myself, but I know several guys who have and love them. Also, keep an eye out for used traps, if you keep a lookout you may be able to save some money or pick up something like your prefered MBs for the price of new Dukes or Bridgers.

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6952685 08/03/20 02:58 PM 08/03/20 02:58 PM
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Cysquatch OP Unregistered C	I figured I'd update this thread. I ended up going with some victor #3's They werent Duke cheap, but not MB550 $$$. Middle of the road. Again thank you everyone for your advice.

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: We-Sa] #6952746 08/03/20 04:18 PM 08/03/20 04:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,843 Wisconsin T The Beav trapper
The Beav trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,843 Wisconsin	Originally Posted by We-Sa Just took a cursory glance and there was only $0.55 difference between the Duke #2 OS square jaw and the Bridger #2 OS. I've no experience with Duke traps but can vouch for three different models of Bridger traps, their #2 OS, #5 OS and their DP's. Not when you throw In free shipping. The forum Know It All according to Muskrat

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6952756 08/03/20 04:23 PM 08/03/20 04:23 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,376 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,376 Iowa	Beav, I thought you were a round jawed trap fan?

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6952782 08/03/20 04:46 PM 08/03/20 04:46 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 551 Iron Range, Minnesota R Ringbill5196 trapper
Ringbill5196 trapper R Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 551 Iron Range, Minnesota	With a number 3 closed jaw you can add some beavers to your mixed line. The Victors will suit you fine. I catch a few dozen in closed jaw Bridger #3s and think they are probably my go to "if only one trap". You can floppy pan them in two coil and use as Mink/Muskrat body grips even.

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6959390 08/09/20 08:03 PM 08/09/20 08:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 719 Oklahoma We-Sa trapper
We-Sa trapper Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 719 Oklahoma	Who has free shipping on dukes? “I don't know, Chief, if he's very smart or very dumb.” Capt. Quint

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6959493 08/09/20 09:04 PM 08/09/20 09:04 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,601 KY A AnthonyT trapper
AnthonyT trapper A Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,601 KY	Duke has free shipping on Dukes.

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ~ADC~] #6959501 08/09/20 09:13 PM 08/09/20 09:13 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,843 Wisconsin T The Beav trapper
The Beav trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,843 Wisconsin	Originally Posted by ~ADC~ Beav, I thought you were a round jawed trap fan? Not when the price Is right. I do have a few doz Duke #3s Any Duke order over $100.00 Is shipped free. The forum Know It All according to Muskrat

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: AnthonyT] #6960051 08/10/20 01:39 PM 08/10/20 01:39 PM
Joined: Aug 2020 Posts: 159 Ny Ryan333 trapper
Ryan333 trapper Joined: Aug 2020 Posts: 159 Ny	Originally Posted by AnthonyT Duke has free shipping on Dukes. How do you order from duke? NO free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms -Thomas Jefferson

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: ] #6960134 08/10/20 03:54 PM 08/10/20 03:54 PM
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,409 Central/Western Texas AuthorTrapper trapper
AuthorTrapper trapper Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,409 Central/Western Texas	www.wolfcreekproducts.net They g=have good traps, in lots of sizes, for a budget price. Everyone I've talked to really likes them. Lots of reports of super high catches with 'em! also, the Duke #1.75, offset, 4 coiled are great too, for fox, bobcat, and coyote!. They have thick jaws and a baseplated too, so thats great! www.duketraps.com TTFHA Member www.txtrappers.com www.howtobecomeatrapper.wordpress.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDRby3Xny4rLKM6eo8cQ5g

Re: Best budget mixed line trap [Re: The Beav] #6960272 08/10/20 06:45 PM 08/10/20 06:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,960 Northern Nevada B Bob trapper
Bob trapper B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,960 Northern Nevada	Originally Posted by The Beav Originally Posted by Bob When I was broke I used duke #2s and I caught fur with them. If youre going to be targeting coyotes you will have to tweak them after each catch and sometimes a coyote will just completely wreck it. Well I don't think you were using the "NEW" #2 Duke 4 coiled squared jawed traps. I've caught a fair amount of coyotes It them and never had to re make the trap. You would be correct. I have not handled a new duke trap for some time, my opinion was based on the round jawed #2s they sold. If they have improved since, I rescind my comment "I have two guns, one for each of ya."

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