Mb550 best all around trap produced.

I caught a lot of fox in MB
450 and 550. Both have been good and very little foot damage if any at all. On the other hand I have some Montana #3 dogless that will be for sale

Y’all catching reds or greys in those 550’s?

I have caught reds in mine and only one grey. Most greys I have caught have been in 450s as I usually have them set targeting greys in specific areas.

I catch very few reds, but all can be released foot damage free with the 550’s. Greys can’t be, unless I’m doing something wrong. I did go with some 450’s this year and will probably get more. They seem to do real well on the smaller predators and hold cats and coyotes as well.

Wanna Be. You are NOT doing anything wrong with. The greys. Caught 1 today. Was their before sunrise. His foot looked BAD. He should have been dispatched. BUT in Alabama i have to release them after Feb 28 th. Its a Stupid law. But thats Alabama for you

Imo the best trap for fox would be the smallest and lightest trap you can get then laminate Canadian style power it up with 4 coil and put a 5/32 off set to stop paw slide but keep from breaking bones. You may have to adjust the offset a little one way or the other.
Or you could find out what Phil uses when he catches over 1000 a year cause I'm pretty sure he's got it down to a science. Personally i would go with Phil's pick.

Phil 's pick is believe it or not is victor 2 offset I believe no idea about live market or Grey's. But a a victor 2offset from what I here.
But I would PM him and just ask.

And on a side note back foot catches are less than desirable imo.

There's a lot of good info in here. I would look to the live market guys as their catch has to be healthy.

That's interesting, i wonder what the gap is on that victor. I'm guessing he uses the #2 for a balance between larger kill area and minimal foot damage.
With that said that #2 might not be best choice if your looking for the least amount of damage.
I know for me a 3/16 offset is perfect for coyotes thats why i would go 5/32 for a fox foot. 5/32 is half way between 3/16 and 1/8 in case anyone was wondering.
Checking your traps early early would probably help the most imo.

Who is phil?

I bet if that 550 was just a little narrower then I wouldn’t have an issue. But, since I’m incorporating regular jaws now I see less damage. Even my ole possums are loving life, lol. Something about that larger offset allows for movement I guess. Of course with offset they’re supposed to be superior with the higher up catch, but it just ain’t happening for me. Those little 450’s are a nice little package as well. Caught a big ole Tom in one and was very pleased. Especially since I believe he set it off the night before by trying to rub on the rock I had for backing.

That pic always amazes me, holy cow! Thanks for putting it up.

The 550 is a very good trap, imo a better coyote trap than for fox especially the offset being a little wide to hold a foxes foot with no sliding. The 450 i assume would be much better.
Wb are you referring to the higher lockup of the levers?

I wonder what traps the Leggets used? And Tracy T. , he has huge catches of grey fox? Maybe Laz will see this and chime in.

There are no grey fox friendly traps.

Was waiting for someone to say that......

The little devil's do fight so hard they hurt themselves. But i do commend the op and any others for reaching out to help keep the damage to a minimum. Ya gotta appreciate that, don't ya?

Yes...higher lockup’s.
And true about Greys, those are some feisty little devils!

So you didn't get good lockups sometimes with the 550s? Asking because i never used that trap much.