Re: Mink trap
[Re: trapper314]
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11/05/19 09:47 PM
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Re: Mink trap
[Re: trapper314]
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11/05/19 10:23 PM
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nightlife
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The old No 2 square jaw in blind sets or any 1 1/2 coil square jaw preferably
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: Mink trap
[Re: trapper314]
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11/05/19 10:28 PM
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Depends on the set. If there is a chance it isn't a drowning set, I like a #1 longspring. If a certain drowning set, a 1,-1/2 coilspring with a finely tuned pan.
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: Mink trap
[Re: trapper314]
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11/06/19 10:37 AM
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I want a lightweight trap the mink, or muskrat, can easily take down a drowner cable and be out of sight of predators. I run a multiple-day check and therefore do not want a mink dead in a large trap in shallow water. After years of experimenting, at this point in my trapping life I've settled on the Bridger #1 coilspring modified with the pan from a Duke #1 1/2 coilspring. Shortened chain with extra swivel near the end of it. S-hooked to 3/32" GAC drowner cable. Small diameter pocket with this trap just a hint inside the mouth. Will take muskrat, mink and 'coon down very easily. Out of sight and intact. 30" length or so of 4" drain tile, curled just a bit, up tight to a steep bank that curves with the pipe in shallow water and covered with vegetation pinned in the middle with a barn spike. If the bank doesn't curl, a tile spade can do the job in just a few seconds. One of these traps on either end, one lever just inside with the dog away from the bank. Mink can't see through due to the curl of the pipe. Quick to set up and will work with fluctuating water levels. Again, I run multiple-day checks. For those fellas running a daily check with a bigger foothold trap that kills 'em right now and actually acts like a bodygrip that's a good plan. I believe the Beav has perfected that set. Anyway, for what it's worth. Stock Bridger #1 coilspring on the left, modified on the right. Dang I love these traps.
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Re: Mink trap
[Re: trapper314]
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11/06/19 10:55 AM
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Calvin
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First thing you do (whatever you buy) is to swap out the worthless stock pans for Mikes, or similar, mink pans. About impossible to get a stock pan light enough for even rats. Note: what you think is light enough in your garage doesn't always compute out on line when it's freezing.
Then wax them and keep them waxed.
This is one of the reasons guys liked the old Victor #2 square jaws. Yes, people tote about the large jaw spread but that's one trap that had a very light pan tension (compared to other stock traps).
Last edited by Calvin; 11/06/19 10:58 AM.
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Re: Mink trap
[Re: wr otis]
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11/06/19 11:03 AM
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Calvin
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1 1/2 coil with flopper pan. Went with fossil's advice on pan set up and increased my catch ratio greatly. He was using the "return of the legend" flopper pans that mtp sells. I agree. I did the same thing. The difference is blinding. And has anyone caught more mink then he? No! Half of my traps are outfitted with the old style and half with Mikes. I like them both but I'll give the nod to Mikes (Wildriver pans) as they are pre bent and all the same tension. Alittle bigger and heavier steel as well, but both are great pans.
Last edited by Calvin; 11/06/19 11:06 AM.
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Re: Mink trap
[Re: trapper314]
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11/06/19 12:32 PM
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I like 1 1/2 Victors with the pinch pan (as some refer to them). They will hold a large coon too.
Most in this country have things people in other countries only dream about. Yet, they want America to be more like those other countries.
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Re: Mink trap
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11/06/19 03:22 PM
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Mike Kelly
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Are #2 offsets good or do they have to be closed jaw? I prefer a closed jaw, with a square inside jaw edge on them. Many water animals have small feet, and get smaller and you go down to the toes. The closed jaw and square inside edge does a better jon holding them IMHO.
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Re: Mink trap
[Re: trapper314]
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11/06/19 04:48 PM
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1.5 coil spring traps with the Mike Kelly pan.
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Re: Mink trap
[Re: trapper314]
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11/06/19 05:55 PM
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rendezvous
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1.5 double coil spring work well on mink, very versatile trap too.
Last edited by rendezvous; 11/06/19 05:56 PM.
Let's go Brandon!
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Re: Mink trap
[Re: trapper314]
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11/06/19 07:51 PM
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another fan of the old square jaw victor #2 on a drowner......
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