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jump traps? #8137678 05/11/24 05:39 PM 05/11/24 05:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2024 Posts: 1,037 Ohio T TrapperE OP trapper
TrapperE OP trapper T Joined: Jan 2024 Posts: 1,037 Ohio	are jump traps any good? they look easy to set and since i cant set a coilspring on my knee i was looking at geting some jump traps PETA is stupid.

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8137687 05/11/24 05:55 PM 05/11/24 05:55 PM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 47,933 james bay frontierOnt. B Boco trapper
Boco trapper B Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 47,933 james bay frontierOnt.	Jump traps work good. Caught rats, mink,marten, skunk, fox, beaver and wolf in jump traps over the years. Set the spring opposite the approach for short legged animals. Last edited by Boco; 05/11/24 05:57 PM. Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.

Re: jump traps? [Re: Boco] #8137752 05/11/24 07:43 PM 05/11/24 07:43 PM
Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 180 Wisconsin O Oakey trapper
Oakey trapper O Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 180 Wisconsin	Number 4 jumps with posi trip pans are my favorite winter coyote trap Ed Medvetz has 500 number 3 jumps and considers them best trap ever

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8137772 05/11/24 08:09 PM 05/11/24 08:09 PM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 2,446 PA L lumberjack391 trapper
lumberjack391 trapper L Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 2,446 PA	Dont get the B&L double underspring traps then. I love them for mink trapping but thy are the most contemptable trap I ever set. I cant set them just by hand and I have to find a hard spot preferably with a hump on it to set them by foot.

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8137780 05/11/24 08:32 PM 05/11/24 08:32 PM
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 2,651 Priest River, Idaho USA S SundanceMtnMan trapper
SundanceMtnMan trapper S Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 2,651 Priest River, Idaho USA	lumberjack391 I am with you I love the traps but they are horrible to set once you get old and start losing the strength in your hands. I carry a vice grip plier and a channel lock to set them with. "They Say Nothing is Impossible, But, I Do Nothing Every Day."

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8137783 05/11/24 08:37 PM 05/11/24 08:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2024 Posts: 1,037 Ohio T TrapperE OP trapper
TrapperE OP trapper T Joined: Jan 2024 Posts: 1,037 Ohio	anybody have any 1 or 0 jumps they want to sell? PETA is stupid.

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8137863 05/11/24 11:36 PM 05/11/24 11:36 PM
Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 180 Wisconsin O Oakey trapper
Oakey trapper O Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 180 Wisconsin	Originally Posted by lumberjack391 Dont get the B&L double underspring traps then. I love them for mink trapping but thy are the most contemptable trap I ever set. I cant set them just by hand and I have to find a hard spot preferably with a hump on it to set them by foot. You’re right about those old double under springs. I caught a beaver in hind foot once way back and it held him but that’s the worst trap I’ve ever owned. The 2 I have hang on the collector wall

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8137979 05/12/24 08:50 AM 05/12/24 08:50 AM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,401 SE MN 2cylinder trapper
2cylinder trapper Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,401 SE MN	Ya they are a good trap. I like them for water trapping, sometimes they aren’t as easy to set as they look Rebuilding john deere and international/farmall carburetors

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8138008 05/12/24 10:09 AM 05/12/24 10:09 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,088 Rodney,Ohio SNIPERBBB trapper
SNIPERBBB trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,088 Rodney,Ohio	They are a bit harder to set than they look because the single spring really doesnt offer much to grab on to. Kinda have to hold the chain down over your knee and press the spring down which makes it awkward to open the jaws. I think I have a few jumps still and theres a usually some around at the conventions. Ohio's is in Lima this year. http://www.sniperstrappingplace.com/tmansearch.php

Re: jump traps? [Re: SNIPERBBB] #8138016 05/12/24 10:30 AM 05/12/24 10:30 AM
Joined: Jan 2024 Posts: 1,037 Ohio T TrapperE OP trapper
TrapperE OP trapper T Joined: Jan 2024 Posts: 1,037 Ohio	Alright, I’m in Findlay so Lima isn’t too far away PETA is stupid.

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8138250 05/12/24 09:19 PM 05/12/24 09:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,043 central arkansas T the Blak Spot trapper
the Blak Spot trapper T Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,043 central arkansas	#2 jumps and #21 B&L jumps are my favorite for blind sets along creek banks or pond edges the just shall live by faith member FTA, ATA, EAFT 1776 - the year we told a tyrant we weren't to be under a dictator Caveat ater macula

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8138419 05/13/24 08:16 AM 05/13/24 08:16 AM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,129 SE Kansas K K52 trapper
K52 trapper K Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,129 SE Kansas	I'm 72 and #4 jumps are easy for me to set. I got a pair of one handed setters, why make life harder than it has to be?

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8138493 05/13/24 12:21 PM 05/13/24 12:21 PM
Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 1,148 Warren County, PA CountryCletus trapper
CountryCletus trapper Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 1,148 Warren County, PA	I can sort out some if you're looking for bulk- send me a message

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8140382 05/17/24 11:01 AM 05/17/24 11:01 AM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,091 Peoria County Illinois Larry Baer trapper
Larry Baer trapper Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,091 Peoria County Illinois	I like #1 1/2 and #2 for water sets. Look on here or online for jump traps for sale. Conventions are great places for them too. Just passin through

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8140447 05/17/24 01:36 PM 05/17/24 01:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,762 Northern Illinois M MChewk trapper
MChewk trapper M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,762 Northern Illinois	Larry do you mod them at all or run them stock?

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8140990 05/18/24 03:31 PM 05/18/24 03:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 22,621 St. Louis Co, Mo B BigBob trapper
BigBob trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 22,621 St. Louis Co, Mo	I have a bunch of Blake & Lamb 4 's that are very strong, good traps. Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon. Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor. Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!

Re: jump traps? [Re: SundanceMtnMan] #8142088 05/20/24 07:00 PM 05/20/24 07:00 PM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 2,446 PA L lumberjack391 trapper
lumberjack391 trapper L Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 2,446 PA	Originally Posted by SundanceMtnMan lumberjack391 I am with you I love the traps but they are horrible to set once you get old and start losing the strength in your hands. I carry a vice grip plier and a channel lock to set them with. I cant squeeze vise grips or channel locks any easier LOL.

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8145303 05/26/24 09:26 PM 05/26/24 09:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,827 49th State M mad_mike trapper
mad_mike trapper M Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,827 49th State	I like the #1’s for quick marten sets. Light and easy to set.

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8330714 02/02/25 09:25 PM 02/02/25 09:25 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 681 Smithville, Missouri S sigpros trapper
sigpros trapper S Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 681 Smithville, Missouri	Older thread but what are #2 jumps good for and what are they worth?

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8330782 02/03/25 12:32 AM 02/03/25 12:32 AM
Joined: Nov 2024 Posts: 982 Alaska A AK Timber Tramp trapper
AK Timber Tramp trapper A Joined: Nov 2024 Posts: 982 Alaska	Love jumps, but if you're struggling with coils, get setters, don't get jumps. The single spring makes it more awkward to set because there's nothing to push on or hold on the opposite side. I use the side of my boot to set #14's

Re: jump traps? [Re: sigpros] #8330831 02/03/25 05:54 AM 02/03/25 05:54 AM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 2,601 Garden,Michigan B Buck (Zandra) trapper
Buck (Zandra) trapper B Joined: May 2011 Posts: 2,601 Garden,Michigan	Originally Posted by sigpros Older thread but what are #2 jumps good for and what are they worth? Their one heck of a muskrat trap Buck(formely known as Zandra)

Re: jump traps? [Re: sigpros] #8331192 02/03/25 01:40 PM 02/03/25 01:40 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,270 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,270 Iowa	Originally Posted by sigpros Older thread but what are #2 jumps good for and what are they worth? Rats are their best use. They could be used on drowners for coons and mink as well. Good used ones at $5 ea are a fair deal for both buyer and seller. www.iowatrappertalk.com

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8331200 02/03/25 01:49 PM 02/03/25 01:49 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 48,483 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 48,483 Northern Maine	Are good traps. NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA #1 goal=Trap a wolverine

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8331424 02/03/25 06:03 PM 02/03/25 06:03 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 5,517 Frazee, MN B backroadsarcher trapper
backroadsarcher trapper B Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 5,517 Frazee, MN	I started with #1 jumps trapping rats when I was young. Good trap to squeeze in areas.

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8331442 02/03/25 06:38 PM 02/03/25 06:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,270 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,270 Iowa	Remember it's important to position them correctly. You want them set so the animal will approach them from the chain side. You want the trap to "jump" towards them, not away from them.... www.iowatrappertalk.com

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8331490 02/03/25 07:09 PM 02/03/25 07:09 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 48,483 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 48,483 Northern Maine	Yes in between the jaws.Not over them. NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA #1 goal=Trap a wolverine

Re: jump traps? [Re: ~ADC~] #8331537 02/03/25 07:36 PM 02/03/25 07:36 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 681 Smithville, Missouri S sigpros trapper
sigpros trapper S Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 681 Smithville, Missouri	Originally Posted by ~ADC~ Originally Posted by sigpros Older thread but what are #2 jumps good for and what are they worth? Rats are their best use. They could be used on drowners for coons and mink as well. Good used ones at $5 ea are a fair deal for both buyer and seller. Thank you. A guy had 8 dozen number 2’s but he wants $10 a trap. I think that is way too high

Re: jump traps? [Re: sigpros] #8331598 02/03/25 08:00 PM 02/03/25 08:00 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,270 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,270 Iowa	Originally Posted by sigpros Originally Posted by ~ADC~ Rats are their best use. They could be used on drowners for coons and mink as well. Good used ones at $5 ea are a fair deal for both buyer and seller. Thank you. A guy had 8 dozen number 2’s but he wants $10 a trap. I think that is way too high Yes, that's too much IMO. I could see them fetching more if they were new condition, but $5 is fair IMO on good user traps. www.iowatrappertalk.com

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8331729 02/03/25 09:24 PM 02/03/25 09:24 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 5,517 Frazee, MN B backroadsarcher trapper
backroadsarcher trapper B Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 5,517 Frazee, MN	You be patient you will find the traps a lot more reasonable.

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8331794 02/03/25 10:38 PM 02/03/25 10:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,270 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,270 Iowa	You can use up to a #2 jump for these. I got the idea from some old under ice beaver sets where they use #4 or #14's similarly with bait or peeled sticks wired to the pole under the water. www.iowatrappertalk.com

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8331911 02/04/25 06:39 AM 02/04/25 06:39 AM
Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 274 South Louisiana T Trappeur Gunny trapper
Trappeur Gunny trapper T Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 274 South Louisiana	I have some #4's I still put out. They are not my favorite trap to use as they are a bear to set when your hands are tired and you are standing in knee deep water. They are good for crossovers between small ponds when you don't know if its going to be a nutria, beaver, otter, coon, or...They hold. I perfer the old Victor oval shaped #3's, but when you run out of traps to set a #4 jump will do in a pinch.

Re: jump traps? [Re: Trappeur Gunny] #8332553 02/04/25 07:41 PM 02/04/25 07:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 22,621 St. Louis Co, Mo B BigBob trapper
BigBob trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 22,621 St. Louis Co, Mo	Originally Posted by Trappeur Gunny I have some #4's I still put out. They are not my favorite trap to use as they are a bear to set when your hands are tired and you are standing in knee deep water. They are good for crossovers between small ponds when you don't know if its going to be a nutria, beaver, otter, coon, or...They hold. I perfer the old Victor oval shaped #3's, but when you run out of traps to set a #4 jump will do in a pinch. Same Here! I have a bunch of B/L #4's that it takes 2 men and a boy to set! Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon. Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor. Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8333207 02/05/25 03:17 PM 02/05/25 03:17 PM
Joined: May 2013 Posts: 632 Holmes Co. Ohio K Killbuck trapper
Killbuck trapper K Joined: May 2013 Posts: 632 Holmes Co. Ohio	Very easy to set. Wrap chain around your thigh, hold chain and depress spring with trap on your thigh.

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8335013 02/07/25 03:52 PM 02/07/25 03:52 PM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,091 Peoria County Illinois Larry Baer trapper
Larry Baer trapper Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,091 Peoria County Illinois	One of my favorite traps for mink. I like the #1 1/2 and #2 Blake and Lambs. They are lighter so I can carry more of them too. Just passin through

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8335260 02/07/25 08:29 PM 02/07/25 08:29 PM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 81 Craigmont, Idaho M marty weatherup trapper
marty weatherup trapper M Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 81 Craigmont, Idaho	ADC, I was going to suggest the same set but I didn't have a great picture or drawing like yours. If my ankle heals up enough to catch the last couple weeks of muskrat and beaver season I'll put out a bunch of those. I don't have many 1 1/2s or 2s but gobs of 1s. I'll add an 8ounce decoy weight to insure immediate drowning. I still like jump traps. Maybe it's nostalgia, maybe it's because they are light to carry. Or maybe it's because they are still effective traps. Probably a blend of all three reasons. Trail cameras and fresh snow have broke a lot of trapper’s hearts.

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8335269 02/07/25 08:43 PM 02/07/25 08:43 PM
Joined: Nov 2024 Posts: 982 Alaska A AK Timber Tramp trapper
AK Timber Tramp trapper A Joined: Nov 2024 Posts: 982 Alaska	Gonna make some beaver sets tomorrow with #14's under the ice, I'll try to remember to take pictures (I'm bad at that)

Re: jump traps? [Re: marty weatherup] #8335434 02/08/25 01:02 AM 02/08/25 01:02 AM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,270 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,270 Iowa	Originally Posted by marty weatherup ADC, I was going to suggest the same set but I didn't have a great picture or drawing like yours. If my ankle heals up enough to catch the last couple weeks of muskrat and beaver season I'll put out a bunch of those. I don't have many 1 1/2s or 2s but gobs of 1s. I'll add an 8ounce decoy weight to insure immediate drowning. I still like jump traps. Maybe it's nostalgia, maybe it's because they are light to carry. Or maybe it's because they are still effective traps. Probably a blend of all three reasons. Good luck. I find if you attach the trap low on the pole they go down and wrap around it pretty quick but the added weight wouldn't hurt anything. www.iowatrappertalk.com

Re: jump traps? [Re: TrapperE] #8336329 02/08/25 09:10 PM 02/08/25 09:10 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 162 Lancaster county PA C crabtrap trapper
crabtrap trapper C Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 162 Lancaster county PA	I always set one on my water line just for nostalgia!!!! Work harder millions on welfare are depending on you

Re: jump traps? [Re: AK Timber Tramp] #8336385 02/08/25 09:51 PM 02/08/25 09:51 PM
Joined: Nov 2024 Posts: 982 Alaska A AK Timber Tramp trapper
AK Timber Tramp trapper A Joined: Nov 2024 Posts: 982 Alaska	Originally Posted by AK Timber Tramp Gonna make some beaver sets tomorrow with #14's under the ice, I'll try to remember to take pictures (I'm bad at that) I ended up going with snare poles instead of #14's today, I'm planning on setting a few more ponds at the same place, so I'm gonna get some jumps in there

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