This is a question I’ve had for a while. It almost seems like in the trapping world, not much is safe from being copied when it comes to manufacturing. You all know what I mean. Someone will come up with a trap design, and next thing you know, someone else is making almost exactly the same trap.



Of all traps and equipment that have been copied, why is it that no one besides Belisle makes their bodygrips with dependable safety hooks? Those safety hooks make them the safest trap on the market. They don’t swing. I still treat them with the respect they deserve, but I appreciate not having to worry about accidents when I’m using belisles.

I would think cost. More expensive to produce that style for sure.

Probably cost an extra $.04 per trap.

Yep, cost. Process to make them, more material etc. and who knows, possible patent infringement. I wish all manufacturers used them too and put them on 110's as well.

I would bet it's because they are belisles safeties

unless the Patent is re-newed it runs out after 21 years and this time has passed.
maybe the competition cant read French in what the Patent was taken out in.

by the way Donner , Canada does not use pennies any more so it's 5 cents

I've had them fail! They hurt!

If Belisle has a parts catalo order them and put them on?

Do a search for Nessmunk's solution for safeties. Simple, cheap, no time to install, and works great

Yup, I learned it on Hal Sullivan’s site. Works well, but is a pain to do 6 dozen traps in one sitting! My fingers weren’t right for a week.

You don't need heavy wire, light wire works fine

I like the solution Seldom Fales uses on his safeties with a piece of rubber tubing.

I'll admit sometimes I like the loose safeties, you can compress the spring and let them swing over by themselves.

No more swinging...just as good

Your a good man...I don't care what they say about yah !

Just glad to help

Sauvageau does.Different design same result.

That is real handy when the trap is on one of your arms.

Nessmunk. What gauge wire is that ? Thanks

I know, but let’s be honest....some companies aren’t exactly shy about using other companies’ designs. Some traps aren’t similar, they’re exactly the same

That don't make it right.