MB 650 traps.
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I’m just getting started coyote trapping and I have 6 MB 650 traps. I have read where Mark June says to stay with one trap and get good and familiar with it! My question is should I stay with the 650’s or go with the 550’s. It seems more people like the 550’s better for coyotes? Although I haven’t used them yet I really like the 650’s.
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Re: MB 650 traps.
[Re: 2zwudz]
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Lots of people say lots of stuff. Only way to find out what you like is to go trapping and get experience. Try different stuff. No short cuts to experience. Just keep trapping
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: MB 650 traps.
[Re: 2zwudz]
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Check your laws. MB650 might be to large to set on land.
Looks like he needs another year;-)
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Re: MB 650 traps.
[Re: 2zwudz]
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If you want to try another trap, do it. Figure out which you like best before going all in with a favorite. You may need different sizes for different situations anyhow. You can always sell them if they aren’t for you.
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Re: MB 650 traps.
[Re: 2zwudz]
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Love my 650's, just can't use them everywhere. Will be taking a look at the new MB dogless (550 size) when its available later this summer. Like the look of the No BS K9 Jr 4 coil but they got to resolve the pan tension issue.
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Re: MB 650 traps.
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01/17/21 12:12 PM
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Love my 650's, just can't use them everywhere. Will be taking a look at the new MB dogless (550 size) when its available later this summer. Like the look of the No BS K9 Jr 4 coil but they got to resolve the pan tension issue. The new MB is an inch bigger jaw spread than the 550. 550 frame but jaw spread in the #3 range
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Re: MB 650 traps.
[Re: Calvin]
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If you are just starting out, keep testing traps/lure and baits against one another. That said, after I did that for decades I settled on the 650 cast jawed version for coyotes. So maybe you're already there (and a lot smarter than I am). Is there a benefit with the cast jaw???
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Re: MB 650 traps.
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01/17/21 01:17 PM
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If you are just starting out, keep testing traps/lure and baits against one another. That said, after I did that for decades I settled on the 650 cast jawed version for coyotes. So maybe you're already there (and a lot smarter than I am). Is there a benefit with the cast jaw??? No welding if you want thicker jaws on your traps.
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Re: MB 650 traps.
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01/17/21 02:37 PM
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If you are just starting out, keep testing traps/lure and baits against one another. That said, after I did that for decades I settled on the 650 cast jawed version for coyotes. So maybe you're already there (and a lot smarter than I am). Is there a benefit with the cast jaw??? The cast jaws are flat/wide and have a bit of a sandpaper texture to them. I believe they add some grip over rolled steel laminations. I noticed this most when I held muddy coon by the tapered back foot. Not an easy feat in many offset jawed trap. This was after me prodding them abit trying to get them to pull free. Also, I release a couple fox every year without any visual foot damage. By looking at and setting this trap you wouldn't think that would be the case...but it is. The combination of offset gap size and wide flat/abrasive jaws make it a pretty fox friendly trap in reality. I know Asa also commented years ago that was his finding as well (and what got me thinking more about this trap initially). Overall (For me) when compared to other coyote traps I've used over the years, I just have the highest catch percentage with this trap by far. To each his own, however.
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Re: MB 650 traps.
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You will need to check and adjust the pan tension on the 650's.
A lot of people never touch the pan tension on 650s & do just fine for canine & bobcat.
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