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If you could bring one trap back #8444556
07/28/25 09:21 PM
07/28/25 09:21 PM
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Blackduck Minnesota
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Big Sam Offline OP
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Blackduck Minnesota
What would it be? I just spent a couple days chasing down some old #44 Blake and Lambs. I sure wish someone would make it's equivalent today. I was wondering what particular model some of you folks miss, and would like to see made again.

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444565
07/28/25 09:32 PM
07/28/25 09:32 PM
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Northern WI
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Northern WI
The BMI magnum body grippers

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444567
07/28/25 09:33 PM
07/28/25 09:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
MN
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B&L #44 DBL LS. I have a couple and love them. I wish I had bought more years ago.


I have nothing clever to put here.





Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: 160user] #8444573
07/28/25 09:43 PM
07/28/25 09:43 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Paul Dobbins Online content
"Trapperman custodian"
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Goldsboro, North Carolina
Originally Posted by 160user
B&L #44 DBL LS. I have a couple and love them. I wish I had bought more years ago.


X2


John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

[Linked Image]
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444579
07/28/25 09:52 PM
07/28/25 09:52 PM
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Kanabec Cty, MN
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Kanabec Cty, MN
1 1/2 under spring jump traps.


I've learned enough thru the years to now know that I don't know enough. KNOWLEDGE IS FREEDOM.
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444602
07/28/25 10:20 PM
07/28/25 10:20 PM
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Lake Mille Lacs , MN
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Lake Mille Lacs , MN
BMI 330 Magnum and the Victor 1-1/2 pinch pan !


It’s a lazy man who can’t find his wife a second job !
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444610
07/28/25 10:40 PM
07/28/25 10:40 PM
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PA
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PA
BMI Bodygrips, the Helfrich line and all the older Newhouse type longspring traps.

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444658
07/29/25 12:03 AM
07/29/25 12:03 AM
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KY
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KY
Sleepy Creek #11 double jaw.

Last edited by GunBoss; 07/29/25 12:03 AM.
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444678
07/29/25 01:32 AM
07/29/25 01:32 AM
Joined: May 2011
Oakland, MS
yotetrapper30 Online content
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Oakland, MS
CDRs like they used to be made...


Proudly banned from the NTA.

Bother me tomorrow. Today I'll buy no sorrows.
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: yotetrapper30] #8444680
07/29/25 01:37 AM
07/29/25 01:37 AM
Joined: Dec 2006
NWWA/AZ
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NWWA/AZ
Originally Posted by yotetrapper30
CDRs like they used to be made...

Yep…….
I only ever talked to Carl.


Ant Man/ Marty 2028
just put your ear to the ground , and follow along

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444685
07/29/25 02:29 AM
07/29/25 02:29 AM
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Maine
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Maine
Newhouse #3 and/or Victor 3N

I cheated and gave two laugh

Last edited by Jkeith; 07/29/25 02:31 AM.
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444686
07/29/25 03:14 AM
07/29/25 03:14 AM
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Alaska and Washington State
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Alaska and Washington State
48 Newhouse.


"My life is better than your vacation"
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444706
07/29/25 05:51 AM
07/29/25 05:51 AM
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Garden,Michigan
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Garden,Michigan
Wyoming Big Iron


Buck(formely known as Zandra)
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444707
07/29/25 06:00 AM
07/29/25 06:00 AM
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East Central Georgia
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East Central Georgia
Northwoods #2 DBL LS
and another vote for the #44's


One More Dozen Want Hurt a thing
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Buck (Zandra)] #8444708
07/29/25 06:03 AM
07/29/25 06:03 AM
Joined: Jun 2022
Manitoba
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Manitoba
Originally Posted by Buck (Zandra)
Wyoming Big Iron

Had to search it up. Wow, pretty cool.
20” across so did they use 220 springs or make their own.
[Linked Image]


Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444713
07/29/25 06:13 AM
07/29/25 06:13 AM
Joined: Aug 2013
Louisville, Nebraska
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Louisville, Nebraska
The Montgomery #2 round jaw, man what a neat coyote trap. I had a bunch of them after college and over the years my supply dwindled to 0 from either theft or tractor mashing.
I bought some more of them off of Scott on here a few years ago and when I caught a coyote with them that first season setting those, man it brought back some great memories. Stout music wire springs, flat set profile, round jaws with smooth edges. I started my search for more of them. Really hard to find.
I know Montana has a good replica but those are hard to get too.
Sigh…

Jim

Last edited by jabNE; 07/29/25 06:14 AM.

Money cannot buy you happiness, but it can buy you a trapping license and that's pretty close.
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444719
07/29/25 06:21 AM
07/29/25 06:21 AM
Joined: Aug 2018
Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania
I would like to see the MJ 600 being mass produced.

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: jabNE] #8444739
07/29/25 07:24 AM
07/29/25 07:24 AM
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central Haudenosaunee, the De...
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Originally Posted by jabNE
The Montgomery #2 round jaw, man what a neat coyote trap. I had a bunch of them after college and over the years my supply dwindled to 0 from either theft or tractor mashing.
I bought some more of them off of Scott on here a few years ago and when I caught a coyote with them that first season setting those, man it brought back some great memories. Stout music wire springs, flat set profile, round jaws with smooth edges. I started my search for more of them. Really hard to find.
I know Montana has a good replica but those are hard to get too.
Sigh…Jim


I'm right there with you!

Last edited by white marlin; 07/29/25 10:13 AM.
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444795
07/29/25 10:07 AM
07/29/25 10:07 AM
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S.W.Oregon
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S.W.Oregon
#114 Newhouse


Life Member NTA & FTA
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain

http://alaskastoneanivory.com/index
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444809
07/29/25 10:34 AM
07/29/25 10:34 AM
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MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes
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Any of the Montgomery traps.


We are living in a world where the intelligent must be quiet so that the no common sense people won't be offended.
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444867
07/29/25 12:23 PM
07/29/25 12:23 PM
Joined: Aug 2011
Peoria County Illinois
Larry Baer Offline
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Joined: Aug 2011
Peoria County Illinois
Sterling MJ 600
Blake and Lamb 44 DLS
Blake and Lamb Shurehold


Just passin through
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444871
07/29/25 12:30 PM
07/29/25 12:30 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
AR
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AR
Victor 1.5 pinch pan. Loved them.

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444872
07/29/25 12:31 PM
07/29/25 12:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2009
The Hill Country of Texas
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The Hill Country of Texas
I miss the Sleepy Creek #3 DLS- the perfect exposed set trap for spots.

[Linked Image]


What"s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.
Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers


Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: newhouse114] #8444977
07/29/25 04:03 PM
07/29/25 04:03 PM
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Idaho
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Idaho
Originally Posted by newhouse114
#114 Newhouse

X2

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8444997
07/29/25 04:53 PM
07/29/25 04:53 PM
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SEPA
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SEPA
1.75 Northwoods square jaw. IMO one of the best fox traps.


Eh...wot?

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445005
07/29/25 05:04 PM
07/29/25 05:04 PM
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Pa
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Pa
Monty large high lever coils. I toured their shop.
But for this dream I'd like to run a few dozen of
the newer models.





Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445006
07/29/25 05:04 PM
07/29/25 05:04 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Wisconsin
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Joined: Dec 2006
Wisconsin
I know Macthediver would say the Victor #1 1/2 double jaw, and I would second that.


Lifetime member of WTA and NTA
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445026
07/29/25 06:01 PM
07/29/25 06:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Oregon
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Joined: Dec 2006
Oregon
Pioneer 1.5 coil spring


My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445030
07/29/25 06:30 PM
07/29/25 06:30 PM
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Sugar Grove, WV
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Sugar Grove, WV
Heimbrock 550 lightning

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445066
07/29/25 07:22 PM
07/29/25 07:22 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
S.W.Oregon
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S.W.Oregon
I almost forgot about this one: Helfrich 750!!!!!


Life Member NTA & FTA
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain

http://alaskastoneanivory.com/index
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: beaverpeeler] #8445096
07/29/25 08:14 PM
07/29/25 08:14 PM
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Blackduck Minnesota
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Big Sam Offline OP
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Blackduck Minnesota
Originally Posted by beaverpeeler
Pioneer 1.5 coil spring

What was special about that trap? I'm not doubting you, I've just never seen one and I'm curious.

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445097
07/29/25 08:24 PM
07/29/25 08:24 PM
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Craigmont, Idaho
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Craigmont, Idaho
Another vote for the B&L 44 DLS. I had a chance to buy a pile of them in 1979 but was a poor college student at the time. They were ridiculously cheap but they may as well have been a thousand dollars a trap at the time.


Trail cameras and fresh snow have broke a lot of trapper’s hearts.
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445125
07/29/25 08:58 PM
07/29/25 08:58 PM
Joined: Jun 2024
Nevada
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Joined: Jun 2024
Nevada
Sleepy creek number 4 double long

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445162
07/29/25 09:32 PM
07/29/25 09:32 PM
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nebraska
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nebraska
No.2 round jaw montgomery.

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445194
07/29/25 10:10 PM
07/29/25 10:10 PM
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Texas
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Texas
Victor #11 LS. I’ve caught everything I can catch in my part of the country in them.

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Preacherman Les] #8445382
07/30/25 06:28 AM
07/30/25 06:28 AM
Joined: Dec 2006
Northern Maine
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Northern Maine
Originally Posted by Preacherman Les
Victor 1.5 pinch pan. Loved them.

x2.Same here


NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA

#1 goal=Trap a wolverine
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Shakeyjake] #8445397
07/30/25 07:04 AM
07/30/25 07:04 AM
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Garden,Michigan
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Garden,Michigan
Originally Posted by Shakeyjake
Originally Posted by Buck (Zandra)
Wyoming Big Iron

Had to search it up. Wow, pretty cool.
20” across so did they use 220 springs or make their own.
[Linked Image]


Made their own.Before that they came with regular springs,I believe like the 41/2 newhouse


Buck(formely known as Zandra)
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445420
07/30/25 08:08 AM
07/30/25 08:08 AM
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Illinois
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Illinois
BMI are the strongest springs of any bodygrip I’ve ever seen. First time I ever saw one was at an Illinois convention,, there were a few guys who were standing around trying to set a BMI 220 by hand.. being young and cocky,, I walked over to show them how it’s done,,, because I used to set bodygrips by hand all the time…
Welp , the joke was on me.

I’m not sure why BMI went out of business,, because they were top notch traps as far as the bodygrip goes.


Stand by your principles, Stand by your guns, and victory complete and permanent is sure at last.
Abraham Lincoln
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445856
07/30/25 07:50 PM
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Michigan
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Michigan
Did BMI go out of business permanently? I ordered 3 dozen 110 Mags and 3 dozen 55 mags from them about two years ago and had no problems talked directly to a young lady who took care of the order. at BMI.

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445871
07/30/25 08:32 PM
07/30/25 08:32 PM
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Frazee, MN
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I liked my Northwoods traps. The thing is I still have all that I purchased 40 plus years ago. Plus I have picked up a few more.

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445874
07/30/25 08:38 PM
07/30/25 08:38 PM
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East of the Mason-Dixon Line
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East of the Mason-Dixon Line
Would like an offset #2 double long spring trap for fox.

Don’t matter to me who makes it or if it was even made.

I’d pay at least $10 for one of those.


Stop over cooking your meat! It isn’t gamey, it’s over cooked!

Gordon Ramsey, maybe…
Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445912
07/30/25 09:53 PM
07/30/25 09:53 PM
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Texas
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Texas
Mj600
Sleepy Creek 4 1/2

Re: If you could bring one trap back [Re: Big Sam] #8445976
07/31/25 05:20 AM
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Missouri
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Missouri
Sleepy creek 4 1/2 and sleepy creek #11 reg jaw. Even though I will always be a fan of Minnesota brand 550s rj and 750s along with many other over the years

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