I am looking at buying some dog proof traps and am leaning towards the FB1 traps . Does anyone have any comments for or against.
Thanks Terry Howard

I like em. I get them to fire on a hair trigger, which requires some tinkering.

Though if you don't like tinkering with traps, you might want to look at the FB2

I’ve got a couple dozen of the fb1s, after catches it seems like something always has to be tinkered with on it. I’ve had the bait gone out of plenty an the reason is the trigger moves but won’t fire. I understand I can fix it but I like a trap that will fire after I set it. I got some for sale if you’re interested

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Noone likes the z traps?

All I’ve ever used was the Dukes. Pain in the butt to set without setters, but the trigger can be set for hair if you want and I’ve never had a pullout or a miss that I know of. Even caught rats when using corn as bait.

No problems with the z-traps...might have to strip a but of the coating off the dog if they wont stay set.

I have a couple z traps and a couple dukes . Thank you to everyone for your input .

I’ve used the Z traps for several years. Wash em off and put em away till next year. Very low maintenance.

Coon Daggers are my favorite but good luck finding them in stock right now.

Has anyone take over coon dagger since Carlis died?

95% of my trapping is with dog proofs. Z- trap is what I use.

Not sure. I didn't realize he had passed.

Terry, the FB1's are good traps. If you're looking for a complete DP system freedom brand did a good job creating it with they're brackets and drags. You can about use it in any situation. Very fast system.

Carlis Stephens passed away on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at his home in Warrenton. He was born on July 31, 1960.

Carlis was preceded in death by his grandparents Walter and Gertrude Chrisco, and his father John Phillip Stephens.

Carlis is survived by his wife of 26 years, Linda Stephens, his mother Shirley Schrader and her husband Bob, as well as his stepfather Howard (Lynn) Swyers.

He is also survived by siblings John (Ashley) Stephens and their children Ashlyn (Austin) Schreck, Jordan Krew, and Kase Stephens; Dr. Deborah (Brad) Phelps, and their children Dr. Christopher Phelps (Dr. Cara Corning), Stephanie (Chris) Bedell; Carmen (Ron) Cameron and their children Michael, Matthew, Victoria Cameron, and Danielle (Chris) Price.

He is also survived by his children and grandchildren through marriage, Robert Heck Jr. and his son Zachary; Valerie (John) Hays and their children Dylan Carl, Joseph, (Madison) Hays, and Jesse.

Carlis is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and he was the jack of many trades, and he was an entrepreneur and inventor. He owned several businesses including Sudden Valley Supply. Carlis was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman and trapper. He has been recognized across the country for his contributions to the trapping community. Carlis personified the definition of a modern-day mountain man.

You can use the same versatility with the z traps. All it takes is a 3/8 drill bit. Trees, barn floors, culverts, dead wood, fense posts. That is what I like best about them. The stabilzer

Never used the FB1. But like my z traps and coon daggers, have a few dukes that have held up as well but haven't invested much into them

I have used Fb1's and I like them. The main reason i found that they werent firing properly is that the mechanism for the push pull trigger gets gummed up with bait and lure. In the DP world it is a fairly complex device to allow push and pull trigger action. It can gett clogged up and needs cleaned out. If left to rust a lot they will also not work well. A quick swipe with a file to clean the mech. up they work great. Clean them and check for good movement in the mech and they shoudl be good to go,.

I watched a video from Clint Locklear on how he tunes them . Is that similar to what you do ?
Terry

Terry I am not answering for Sniper but Clints video of modifying and tuning worked great for me. I had bought them and was struggling with them back in the day when they came out untili watched that video. It helped me a lot.

I have a few of the FB1 traps. Overall, I like them okay. They’re a breeze to set compared to other designs, but I don’t really care for the way the chain attaches. I prefer the sharp spike found on other designs. Just preference.

That flat spade vs a spike does look to be harder to stick in the ground.

If I were to use them I'd would look at making some sort of dibble to poke a hole that would fit.

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Good traps that are simple but work. I think you can get them with a ring trigger if you want.

I like the Z traps I think they have stronger springs than duke. But i run both

I have the fb1 fb2 and coon daggers. The daggers are my favorite. The fb1 are a dream to set but after a coon catch a always have to make some kind of adjustment to make. I like the push/pull triggers.

Personally, I’m not a huge fan of the FB1s. Like others have stated, I always seem to have to tinker with the trap after a catch. They are a breeze to set compared to other dogproofs, but I rarely have to adjust any of my dukes or z traps after a catch. More than once I’ve been running my coon line on limited time, and it was a real pain to take the extra time to adjust them and keep them set. I also noticed that occasionally I’d get a really muddy or wet raccoon, and the mud gunked up the trap and they wouldn’t stay set. To be fair, I don’t have a ton of experience with them, and have only used them for a couple seasons.

the fb1 dog proofs are easier to set no doubt, resetting after a catch is not good at all . plate on the bottom is a catchall for mud.

I like the coon shackles got 10 dozen and no problem also like Duke dps

I have a bunch of original lil grizz traps. Strong as can be. The stabilizer is ok. I also bought a bunch of the pcs featherweight traps. They are my favorite. No treatment, a spike stabilizer, and very lightweight trap that has a strong spring. I’ll get more of them if I buy more.

Thanks for that Wolfer. I hadn't realized that he had passed. I had good dealings with him, and he made some great products for trappers.

I bought 3 dozen coon shackles last year and they worked great if I was buying new traps they would be it. Last I ordered they were 108 a dozen shipped to your door with free setters.

I've heard that you have less grinner catches with the pull only triggers.

Dear Lawd, I’d hate to see my possum catches with a push/pull then, lol.

I use the bridgers and have had good luck with them. They are a pull type with a ring trigger.

And yes you can still catch a grinner in a pull only type trap.

I have a few a few z traps but have never used them.

i run the dukes. a crayon to the trigger lightens up the trigger. got a dozen of the feather-lites and like them.

And skunks. I catch quite a few skunks in my Dukes.

The PCS Feather Light dog proof traps are by far the best for me. Pull only, aluminum body with all stainless components, and a good chain with swivels.

I sold all the FB1's that I had. Like many others have already said, I grew tired of tinkering with them all the time. I bought some of Kendall's No BS dog proofs to try this year. Like all his other traps, these look to be built like a tank too.

I’ve got a dozen of Kendals dp’s and I think they are the way to go, can’t beat the price either.