Re: A Question for Coyote Trappers
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06/13/21 11:40 PM
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I have not used it to exclude fox but 5 pounds is works perfect for my coyote and cat rigs. Maybe give u a place to start your own research from
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Re: A Question for Coyote Trappers
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06/13/21 11:49 PM
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Set them and use them the way they are. If you do not like the results, put the springs back on and see what you think then. It is the only way you will know for sure.
Last edited by MJM; 06/13/21 11:49 PM.
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Re: A Question for Coyote Trappers
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06/14/21 12:05 AM
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My 2 cents
Ive caught myself in same kind of trap 4 coiled and 2 coiled and in my opinion there isn't enough difference to worry about. I sometimes wonder why people think a 4 coiled trap has so much more power that it's going to do so much more harm. My understanding is that feet sliding back in forth in the jaws is what causes the most problems. If this is the case I would wonder if a 2 coiled trap would accommodate more motion back and forth in the jaws... I agree with you. I've caught plenty of fox in my MB650's with little or no foot damage.
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Re: A Question for Coyote Trappers
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06/14/21 12:44 AM
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Set them and use them the way they are. If you do not like the results, put the springs back on and see what you think then. It is the only way you will know for sure. I think this would be a great way to get your own answer!
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Re: A Question for Coyote Trappers
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06/14/21 02:39 AM
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Entanglement and swivels will have more effect on the fox then if 2 coil or 4. Myself I run #2 Bridgers and Duke square jaws with laminations inside and out. I also run them 2 coiled. They hold bobcat as well as coyotes just fine. We each develop our own style that will also change the dynamics that we don't even think about. How much cover over our traps to distance from the hole and how we guide them as well.
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Re: A Question for Coyote Trappers
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06/14/21 08:13 AM
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With an offset, the trap don't hit the animals foot any harder with two or four coils. What is hard on fox, is their lighter bone structure, and lugging a heavy trap around, combine that with weather conditions, will make the diference, not the hit of the trap. As someone else said, a big four coiled trap will break through much better than a small trap, resulting in more fur caught. Good luck,whichever way you decide!
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Re: A Question for Coyote Trappers
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06/14/21 08:14 AM
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Thanks for all the input guys. I have decided to run them two coiled and if for some reason I have issues, I can just chuck the 4-coils back on.
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