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Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: bearcat2] #7724490
11/22/22 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bearcat2
Might have to sacrifice a couple of them 550s you no longer like as coon traps!

I coild set a # 8 LPC and wait as well! LOL!

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: steeltraps] #7724520
11/22/22 09:33 PM
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A buddy of mine had a coon getting into a bulk feed tote. He’s a beaver trapper and put a ts85 on top of that tote and had his problem coon a day or two later. Worked like a body grip.

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: sportsman94] #7724534
11/22/22 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by sportsman94
A buddy of mine had a coon getting into a bulk feed tote. He’s a beaver trapper and put a ts85 on top of that tote and had his problem coon a day or two later. Worked like a body grip.

I HAVE a TS ~85 outside. Modified for mt lions. Its Very nice. But I have had a little to much bourbon to set it right now. Might be willing to take a picture if it though. LoL ! Who wants to see it ?

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: steeltraps] #7724716
11/23/22 02:08 AM
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I'll take a look, probably similar to the ones I modified for wolves.

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: bearcat2] #7724843
11/23/22 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bearcat2
I'll take a look, probably similar to the ones I modified for wolves.

Bearcat2. I have access to some = excellent mt lion trappers. Could go 40 miles and be in some great mt lion county. But mt lion traps??? Dang to buy and rig up 2 or 3 dz ? Need to take out a bank loan!!! LOL!

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: steeltraps] #7724847
11/23/22 09:32 AM
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TS 85 modified

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Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: steeltraps] #7724848
11/23/22 09:33 AM
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Base plated

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Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: steeltraps] #7724991
11/23/22 12:21 PM
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I can't see in the picture if they did anything to cure the lose jaw being held up by lever twist after you four coil them or not. If you set it and the loose jaw is higher than the other jaw, the way I cured that was by welding a small chunk of key stock (same stuff your laminations are made of) on the lever where the held jaw touches. Looks nice though. I've one that I laminated with that keystock all the way to the jaw hinges, and two dozen that I used flat stock to laminate just across the top and barely over the corners. I waffle on which I like better, the weak point on those TS 85s is their jaws where they are scalloped on the sides. Stick a hammer handle in one and set it off and you will see what I mean, they will bend there when four coiled. The laminations clear to the hinge strengthen that, but they also create a lot more jaw surface to drive up through the crust. Trapping in your country there would be no debate, I would laminate them all like yours, but I worry that the extra jaw surface could cause them not to come up through a frozen crust. I haven't had a problem with the one I did that way, so it may be a moot point, but I'll give it another winter and see what I think.

I'd like to try one of those LPC 8's, but the cost of a dozen of them!

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: bearcat2] #7725016
11/23/22 12:57 PM
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I have afew NO BS Extreme Wolf traps. Thats a 8 x8 size trap. Bout 75 dollars. So - 15 ft chain ~ wolf shock bar and good heavy drag. About 120 a piece is my guess

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: steeltraps] #7725106
11/23/22 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by steeltraps
Originally Posted by bearcat2
I'll take a look, probably similar to the ones I modified for wolves.

Bearcat2. I have access to some = excellent mt lion trappers. Could go 40 miles and be in some great mt lion county. But mt lion traps??? Dang to buy and rig up 2 or 3 dz ? Need to take out a bank loan!!! LOL!

Now you know how we wolf trappers feel lol. I'll bury someone if I catch them stealing wolf gear. Doesn't say anywhere in the regs about not using carcasses of thieves for bait! Lol


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Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: LT GREY] #7725292
11/23/22 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by LT GREY
Not bad lookin' coyotes, for 'Bama.

Surprisingly good color on some. When you send them to auction what section do your better ones go into?

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: wy.wolfer] #7725340
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Doing deprivation work. I only do bounty work or per day fee. Or sometimes is a monthly rate in sheep country

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: LT GREY] #7725371
11/23/22 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by LT GREY
Not bad lookin' coyotes, for 'Bama.

LT GREY,
You dont get out much do ya? Lol


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Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: steeltraps] #7725451
11/23/22 09:58 PM
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If those were Bama coyotes they would look good, lol! Think theirs are about like ours…not much to look at.

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: steeltraps] #7725576
11/24/22 12:25 AM
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LMBO @ don't get out much do ya!

Way to go I am sure any good livestock operation would love to have you around for a few weeks every yr


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Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: steeltraps] #7725705
11/24/22 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by steeltraps
Base plated

St why the D ring off to the side instead of the center ?Just curious.

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: Slipknot] #7725754
11/24/22 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Slipknot
Originally Posted by steeltraps
Base plated

St why the D ring off to the side instead of the center ?Just curious.

Easier on the thigh when setting. Also first pull foot slides to one side allowing the opposite lever to lock up even higher.

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: steeltraps] #7725976
11/24/22 01:09 PM
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It's the way they come. I go back and forth on whether I prefer it there or in the center. I like the center better if I am staking under the trap, because I am digging a hole under the trap for the chain to go in anyways. If I am staking off to the side or putting it on a drag I prefer the D-ring off to the side, especially in the frozen ground I am dealing with right now. Bent two digging hammers the other day chopping out three trap beds, finally had to go to the Pulaski.

Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: bearcat2] #7728121
11/27/22 11:15 AM
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Got rain. May pull. Clean move and reset. Working on another 25 chain stakes with JC Conner shock bars. AND working some dogs on hogs. Will get back to coyotes. Wed or Thursday.

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Re: Not a bad day = 15 coyotes [Re: steeltraps] #7728123
11/27/22 11:18 AM
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Blue Lacey on pistol shot hog.

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