Re: just caught my thumb in a conibear
[Re: bigfoottrapper]
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12/27/20 02:58 PM
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Allan Minear
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Well set enough body gripping traps you'll catch all sorts of thing's in them I've lost track of how many times I've caught myself . Thankfully knock on wood I've not been pinched in any of my BMI 330 magnums .
I suggest keeping 12' of 5/8" Derbyshire line with a bowline tied on one end wrapped around your waist while out setting or checking 330's and pay attention to what you're doing and what's in the area . Allan
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Re: just caught my thumb in a conibear
[Re: wetdog]
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12/27/20 03:24 PM
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thumb hurts more this morning, I am an idiot LOL We all make mistakes Its what you learn from your mistakes the matters And we all make mistakes. That was with an NHRA duke#3 some time back. thumb hurts more this morning, I am an idiot LOL We all make mistakes Its what you learn from your mistakes the matters And we all make mistakes. That was with an NHRA duke#3 some time back. That reminds me of my middle finger 2 years ago, with a big stihl gas hedge trimmer, I had to have reconstructive surgery
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Re: just caught my thumb in a conibear
[Re: bigfoottrapper]
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12/27/20 03:43 PM
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nyhuntfish
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OUCH!, one of the loops came off of a 220 conibear and I had forgot my safety device, I was able to wiggle my thumb out, nothing broken though.What tools does everyone carry to help get out of one?
thanks I don't know all the makes and models but I did recently take those dinky safeties off an old Duke 330 and replaced them with Bridger 330 safeties from Minnasota Trap Prod. On mine... one was actually upside down and one was right-side-up originally! The most dangerous trap in the world. Now it should be ok I think.
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Re: just caught my thumb in a conibear
[Re: bigfoottrapper]
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12/27/20 03:51 PM
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Re: just caught my thumb in a conibear
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01/09/21 05:18 AM
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AJE
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OUCH!, one of the loops came off of a 220 conibear and I had forgot my safety device, I was able to wiggle my thumb out, nothing broken though.What tools does everyone carry to help get out of one?
thanks I don't know all the makes and models but I did recently take those dinky safeties off an old Duke 330 and replaced them with Bridger 330 safeties from Minnasota Trap Prod. On mine... one was actually upside down and one was right-side-up originally! The most dangerous trap in the world. Now it should be ok I think. Those Duke springs are strong too.
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Re: just caught my thumb in a conibear
[Re: bigfoottrapper]
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01/09/21 07:04 AM
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Turtledale
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Trapper Ron's conibear safety setter. When I'm setting 330's. A piece of rope when setting 220's or smaller. Maybe someone could post a picture of one. I don't have the know-how with this Trac phone lol
NYSTA, NTA, FTA, life member Erie county trappers assn.,life member Catt.county trappers
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Re: just caught my thumb in a conibear
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01/09/21 10:35 PM
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thumb hurts more this morning, I am an idiot LOL We all make mistakes Its what you learn from your mistakes the matters And we all make mistakes. That was with an NHRA duke#3 some time back. host gif onlineSame thing here..#3 Duke
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Re: just caught my thumb in a conibear
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01/09/21 10:52 PM
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cheechako
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Northwoods 155 got me on the thumb this year and it brought me to my knees. One spring made the corner and came down the side closest to my thumb. I felt like I wanted to throw up. Wife got me out with some setters.
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Re: just caught my thumb in a conibear
[Re: Swamp Wolf]
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02/17/21 11:49 PM
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AJE
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The caulking gun-type setters only need one hand to operate. That could make a big difference one day. Hopefully no one ever gets both hands stuck in a 330
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Re: just caught my thumb in a conibear
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02/18/21 12:05 AM
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thumb hurts more this morning, I am an idiot LOL We all make mistakes Its what you learn from your mistakes the matters And we all make mistakes. That was with an NHRA duke#3 some time back. You need to quit chewing your fingernails.
Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
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Re: just caught my thumb in a conibear
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02/18/21 01:15 AM
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I thought he chewed that thumb off to escape.
My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
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