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Is the conibear setters worth it? #7571122
04/27/22 04:37 PM
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I need a easier way to set these 330 are the setters worth the money?

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571137
04/27/22 04:49 PM
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I use the Freedom Brand Quick Grip setters - makes compressing the springs pretty easy whether your getting the trap ready to set or removing a catch. Definitely worth the money IMHO.

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571147
04/27/22 05:16 PM
04/27/22 05:16 PM
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Rodney,Ohio
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Setters are definitely worth it. If you're a bit accident prone or don't have the best grip, getting the self-locking setters or the caulking gun type setters. And have two pairs, i actually have 4 pair, in case you leave one at the last stop. Also have a good 6ft piece of rope as a backup setter.

Some guys can set em by hand, i can on my older traps. Gets a bit trickier with an animal in them. Definitely dont want to rely on hand or rope setters if you're using 330s in snapping turtle season.

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571156
04/27/22 05:37 PM
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Yes they are. I made my own. Not very hard to do.

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571172
04/27/22 06:02 PM
04/27/22 06:02 PM
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yes they are.

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571199
04/27/22 06:29 PM
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Yes! Buy a pair and ALWAYS keep them within arms reach when setting large conibears. You will eventually need them to get yourself out of the trap.


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Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571202
04/27/22 06:32 PM
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Get the locking ones cabelas sells them.I just picked up a spare one.

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571241
04/27/22 07:15 PM
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Thanks, I have some Steel that's a 1" wide I will try and make it.

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571396
04/27/22 09:46 PM
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Georgia
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I've come to keeping mine in the truck. I've got the sleepy creek aluminum ones. I set by hand but it's getting to be not as easy. I think the springs are getting stronger, lol.


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Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571412
04/27/22 09:54 PM
04/27/22 09:54 PM
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venango county,pennslyvania
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Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571523
04/27/22 11:39 PM
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Get the caulking gun type setters. You only need one hand to use them.


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Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571653
04/28/22 06:47 AM
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RTS Setters a must have.


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Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571783
04/28/22 10:01 AM
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Yes Warrior the springs on mine are getting stronger also. I have what I think are Bridgers . [Linked Image]

I think they are worth every penny, but the Beav is right the ones he is talking about can be used with one hand .

Last edited by Golf ball; 04/28/22 10:03 AM.
Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571785
04/28/22 10:06 AM
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[Linked Image]
These ^^^

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Green Bay] #7571862
04/28/22 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Green Bay
RTS Setters a must have.

This !!

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: 3 Fingers] #7571883
04/28/22 01:31 PM
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Did you have 5 fingers before setting a 330 without a setter! whistle

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571910
04/28/22 01:53 PM
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The rope works but I have to pull it up high. I see if the ones I'm
Putting together work or not . I need a easy way to set the safety the ripe is alot of work.

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7571955
04/28/22 02:49 PM
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[Linked Image]

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: mike mason] #7571967
04/28/22 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mike mason
Did you have 5 fingers before setting a 330 without a setter! whistle

It was a cold day… ; )

Re: Is the conibear setters worth it? [Re: Guss] #7572106
04/28/22 06:34 PM
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Get two and thank me later LOL...


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