We have a neighbor with muskrats in a pond and we were going to use floats with duke #1s( mainly because it's call we have in smaller size).Are these adequate for muskrats or do we need to upsize to a #1 1/2 or something else? New trapper just learning so go easy. Thanks.

They will work fine.You can add some weight to the chain,so they deep 6 quickly. When caught they will jump into the water.
Tom

The bigger 1.5s are better but as stated the #1s will work.

Weight is your friend on floats or anywhere they can get to deeper water.

I learned that a muskrat can swim around a lot longer than people think with even a 1.5 with added chain on their foot.

That said, Floats are not always productive depending on location.

Best of luck, however.

The number 1 should work fine just make sure you have enough cain on them also look for runs 110 work real weal and only cost 4.00$ a piece.

#1 coil or long spring? either will work but I don't think you need any added weight to the long springs like Bog mentioned.

The added weight just makes for a sure thing,also helps in making sure they do not climb back onto the floats.
Also If there is vegetation --the added weight can also be a help.
Tom

These are #1 coil springs. And how much added weight are you guys talking? And what is something good to use for that weight?

Duck decoy weights, small slabs from cut up bed frame are items I have attached with a wire to help drown muskrats. You don’t need too much more weight. If you find them sitting on the floats the next morning, add more.

The #1 coil is very light.As mentioned by hugo--decoy weights work well. I have used the mushroom type before,with good results.
Tom