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Caught in a 330!!! #7636738
07/28/22 06:25 AM
07/28/22 06:25 AM
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 1,191
Pennsylvania
Longbeard12 Offline OP
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Who on here has been caught in a 330!! This will be my first year setting a few and was wondering how you got out of it?

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636762
07/28/22 07:11 AM
07/28/22 07:11 AM
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Posts: 4,243
East Texas
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Not me and hope I never do!

Pretty sure you are likely to end up with broken bones from one of those

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636770
07/28/22 07:26 AM
07/28/22 07:26 AM
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Posts: 697
Georgia
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Georgia
It was a Sunday morning and I went to run the line before church. Had been eyeballing a little ditch creek for beaver/otter and had the time to set it after checking my other traps. Took a Duke 330 down into the ditch and found some sign. I set the trap as I always did, and put it in place upside down as I normally do. The safeties fell off when I was putting it in place. Not a problem, happens all the time when I use the dukes. Not sure why or what happened, but I was removing my hand from the top of the trap and it lunged at me. It made good contact with my right hand and caught me about where the thumb meets the wrist. Of course I didnt happen to bring my setters or emergency rope. In the 5 seconds it was on me I think I saw my life flash before my eyes. I quickly wondered if I was going to have to drive home with this piece of metal on my arm or if I would just lay down in the creek and let nature take me. I am not really sure how I got it off as it happened really quickly. As best as I can remember I shoved the springs into the bank, put my knees on them to compress them some, and pulled my hand as hard as I could. Took a week or two to get back to full function, but other than that I was ok. I definitely recommend carrying some rope just in case you get in a bad spot. I also never stake mine until the set is made.

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636771
07/28/22 07:29 AM
07/28/22 07:29 AM
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east central WI
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Not a 330, but a belisle 280 right behind the thumb joint.

Carry your setters, carry a spare piece of rope and use a safety.

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636781
07/28/22 07:47 AM
07/28/22 07:47 AM
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Posts: 3,384
Pennsylvania
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Close
Caught my jacket and flannel shirt at belly level.

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636809
07/28/22 08:44 AM
07/28/22 08:44 AM
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Posts: 25,432
Georgia
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Georgia
Many times. Keep a rope handy.


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Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636816
07/28/22 08:51 AM
07/28/22 08:51 AM
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Arkansas
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I did in a new 330 last yr. Got me right top of the hand. 2 days later got it in a 220. I had a bad week that month.

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636830
07/28/22 09:07 AM
07/28/22 09:07 AM
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SE Kentucky
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I’ve been in them all. I bought one of those bee big yellow safety grippers and am going to use it. I’m not as sharp or quick as I used to be

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636836
07/28/22 09:10 AM
07/28/22 09:10 AM
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Pennsylvania
Longbeard12 Offline OP
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I bought a set of the cold creek trap setters with the lock, but I see I need to get a rope to have just in case.

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636843
07/28/22 09:16 AM
07/28/22 09:16 AM
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Pennsylvania
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Renewed my membership last season. Rope is good tool to have or piece of cable got me out once.

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636890
07/28/22 10:01 AM
07/28/22 10:01 AM
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W NY
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W NY
For getting out: Trapper Rons safety setters


NYSTA, NTA, FTA, life member Erie county trappers assn.,life member Catt.county trappers
Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636968
07/28/22 12:31 PM
07/28/22 12:31 PM
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SW Pa
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I doubt there are too many seasoned trappers that use 330's or any other trap have not had their day in the sun. smile

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Bob Jameson] #7636976
07/28/22 12:42 PM
07/28/22 12:42 PM
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Pennsylvania
Longbeard12 Offline OP
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Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
I doubt there are too many seasoned trappers that use 330's or any other trap have not had their day in the sun. smile

Lol, that's why I figured I would ask! I have for sure had my fingers stuck in my share of foot holds but I couldn't imagine a 330!! I guess I am just trying to be prepared for the day!! Hopefully it never comes though!! Haha

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7636996
07/28/22 01:15 PM
07/28/22 01:15 PM
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Aliceville, Kansas 43
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Last season had a thumb or finger in one, with a glove on. Wasn't too bad, but don't reccomend it by any means!


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Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7637026
07/28/22 02:20 PM
07/28/22 02:20 PM
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West Central MN
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West Central MN
I renewed my membership in the 330 club last week! Did a beaver job for the local municipalities and was cleaning up my gear at home. One of my Belisle's was full of weeds and I had to set it to get it cleaned up. I really like their safety's but must not have gotten the one on all the way. I grabbed both sides to open up the jaws it went off catching me by both hands! I really love my Belisle's but not then! Stood there trying to figure out a way to get one hand out is bad enough, but how do I get two out? Fortunately only one spring went off and I managed to slide one hand out. I used my one handed setters to relieve the other spring enough to escape. Makes one respect them 330's!


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Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: BTLowry] #7637038
07/28/22 02:54 PM
07/28/22 02:54 PM
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Central Ohio
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Originally Posted by BTLowry
Not me and hope I never do!

Pretty sure you are likely to end up with broken bones from one of those



I use a RAMSET and highly recommend them.
( that's a Safety for a body grip, for those who don't know )


At this point in my life, I'm not willing to be hurt by a trap from my own neglect !

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Hern] #7637184
07/28/22 06:31 PM
07/28/22 06:31 PM
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St. Louis Co, Mo
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Originally Posted by Hern
Close Caught my jacket and flannel shirt at belly level.

And just above the Mr Winkie and the Twins level! LOL


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Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7637330
07/28/22 10:21 PM
07/28/22 10:21 PM
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Michigan
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Not a 330 but both hands across the fingers in a Bridger 280 magnum. One hand in each jaw. Thankfully I didn't have it anchored yet, and though a bit awkward, with one free thumb and finger I was able to start and drive the four wheeler a half mile where the landowner and another local farmer who happened to be there removed me. It didn't hurt much until my fingers started to thaw and circulation returned. Lesson learned, I now use a setter to squeeze the jaws together and also use a safety device that is the last thing to remove once the trap is in place.

Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7637386
07/29/22 12:19 AM
07/29/22 12:19 AM
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Northern Nevada
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Northern Nevada
I’m a member of the 330 club. Caught 3 fingers on my left hand once, lost the feeling in the index finger fit a couple months.

Get you a good pair of setters and always keep them within arms reach.


"I have two guns, one for each of ya."
Re: Caught in a 330!!! [Re: Longbeard12] #7637436
07/29/22 06:44 AM
07/29/22 06:44 AM
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Pennsylvania
Longbeard12 Offline OP
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Great Stuff Guys!!! I think i will pick up one of the ramset safety devices. I almost always trap alone, so i think this will be a valuable piece of equipment.

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