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Post by 17HMR on Jan 24, 2008 10:08:27 GMT -6
I dont own any at this time or even looked a one, but am going to get sone for next season. What brand do you like and why do you prefer them. Thanks, jeff
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Post by rn on Jan 24, 2008 10:12:07 GMT -6
Look at the dukes, for the money best buy, the springs have been improved on the new models (bought mine last summer).
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Post by garman on Jan 24, 2008 10:37:42 GMT -6
Dukes, price and quality hands down!!
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Post by gaspesiantrapper on Jan 24, 2008 10:48:15 GMT -6
Bélisle, Sauvageau, Rudy and LDL are all canadian made trap... so that's the best! Tougher frame and springs compared to your american Dukes...  GT |
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Post by ohiyotee on Jan 24, 2008 10:59:44 GMT -6
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Post by youngandtalented on Jan 24, 2008 11:11:47 GMT -6
we use belisle, love them !!
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Post by PAskinner on Jan 24, 2008 13:25:51 GMT -6
What are you using them for? The dukes seem pretty decent, but I mainly just trap muskrats and mink in them. I have one Belisle, nice trap but hard to set and overkill for me.
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Post by musher on Jan 24, 2008 13:33:36 GMT -6
The negative with Belisle's is that the frame can bend out in a catch. The critter won't get away. The trap will continue to work very well. But the frame will bend.
They hit hard.
I bought some Rudy 160 plus this year. I'm not crazy about the safeties. You must really compress the springs to max to get them on. On a regular coni you hand squeeze the spring and you can shake the safety on. On this you must hand squeeze them and force like heck holding it there to get the safety on. OR you go back to the truck to get the setters you forgot! They are also very strong. As with most Canadian made traps, I think that it is overkill and that it only creates more unnecessary danger for the human setting the trap.
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Post by garman on Jan 24, 2008 13:41:46 GMT -6
What I have seen some of those "stronger" traps do more pelt damage, not that there is a whole lot of pelt damage. But as musher stated also the human setting element and the price keeps me away from them.
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Post by mustelameister on Jan 24, 2008 14:52:56 GMT -6
Bridger makes a nice #160
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Post by rn on Jan 24, 2008 16:10:38 GMT -6
Believe it or not I compare the Bridger 160 new in box with Duke 160 new in box, duke had stronger springs, so for the money and with the cheap coon I have the duke is my choice.
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Post by gaspesiantrapper on Jan 24, 2008 16:41:22 GMT -6
I agree with you guys... But here in Canada we are forced to use those Magnum traps! Anyone of you have heard about AIHTS? Here in Canada it's started since this fall...
Do you have some regulations about brand of traps you have to use? I don't think so...
Sorry for my english, i'm a french guy...
GT ;D
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Post by coyotewhisperer on Jan 24, 2008 17:14:52 GMT -6
DUKES!
Jeff
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Post by Freak( Jim V.) on Jan 24, 2008 17:32:40 GMT -6
Duke 160 is a bada$$ trap for sure.
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Post by CoonDuke on Jan 24, 2008 17:59:24 GMT -6
I am a Duke guy, but if I was buying 160s I would get Bridgers. The frame is heavier gage steel. It is comparable to a 220 whereas most companies 160 frame is the same thickness as a 110.
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Post by maddog on Jan 24, 2008 18:38:06 GMT -6
Gotta love them Bridgers.
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Post by youngandtalented on Jan 24, 2008 20:49:56 GMT -6
we use ours for coon, haven't had one move yet after getting hit.
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Post by HappyPlumber on Jan 24, 2008 22:08:11 GMT -6
Duke is the best price and quality for the money. HP
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Post by 17HMR on Jan 25, 2008 10:32:00 GMT -6
Thanks for the input guys
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Post by Ridgerunner on Jan 25, 2008 23:04:59 GMT -6
I have a few 160s (victor) on which I removed one spring. For those who like the bottom edge set, these single spring traps set up tight to the "edge" and give the mink/rat a nice size frame to swim thru.
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