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Post by bobwendt on Aug 19, 2007 7:32:30 GMT -6
I think your problem is too small of a trap for the intended animal, not "packing". if his foot over laps a jaw and the pan, you don`t make a smaller pan, you get a bigger trap. that`s basic in my mind. if laws preclude bigger traps, well, then yes, you have a major problem to deal with. mainly, get the law changed.
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Post by trappnman on Aug 19, 2007 7:39:57 GMT -6
yes, thats correct as far as foot size to trap size. But- packing mitigates the problem.
Im not saying its the best tool- but knowing the "weak" point and compensating for it, makes it a good trap. Quite honestly, the only real advantage I see day in and day out in the bigger traps is ease in setting.
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Post by scott kimball on Aug 19, 2007 7:45:44 GMT -6
steve; here is my tip to you make a concrete casting for the inside of the jaws and you will save time at the set which will benefit you over the long haul ;D ;D ;D
PS.i do see you point though.
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Post by scott kimball on Aug 19, 2007 7:51:18 GMT -6
i also do see a problem when the intended animal varies in size compared the the traps efficiencies.( not siding with anyone)
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Post by trappnman on Aug 19, 2007 7:52:31 GMT -6
that would actually work well- or a hard rubber casting....
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Post by scott kimball on Aug 19, 2007 8:26:21 GMT -6
i guess my question now is what do you see yourself doing if you are going to try using peat again this year (when it comes to packing inside the jaws.)
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Post by trappnman on Aug 19, 2007 8:53:22 GMT -6
I won't use any 1.75s with the peat for that reason- montanas and screens.
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Post by musher on Aug 19, 2007 10:41:33 GMT -6
For whatever reason, I don't like screen with peat moss. I prefer waxed paper.
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