Traps in Plastic Bags?

[GoBlueGuy]

Read on another forum where someone placed their traps into plastic bags. Said it did not interfere with the trap and kept the traps from freezing. I am sceptical to say the least but anyone tried it. I believe the trap wouldn't freeze but the trap also has to blow up the bag to catch the paw. Just wondering and since there is some downtime on this Xmas eve I can't think of a better thing to do than watch football and read this forum.

[RonMarsh]

With heavy wet snow it does not work.
You will have a nice snow ball in a baggie holding the trap open. Waxed sandwich bags with the trap inside does not work ether!!
To my very deep disappointment I did try this.

[trappnman]

ditto 100% to what Ron says- a bitter disappointment when trying plastic bags for me a well

[Stef]

I used to use small white trash bag and never had problem using bags.

I used to put trap or pair of traps in the same bag and I always made a few little holes in it to let the air going out while burying the trap(s) in the snow.

Here a few examples to show you that it works.





Check close, you can still see the white trash bag






Now, I use waxed paper in the snow.
I bring with me the whole roll and custom cut it while setting the trap(s).
I sheet on the bottom and 1 on top.
Works also very good.

[trappnman]

stef- I have no doubt cheap plastic type bags would work--

but if you go to anything much heavier, its a nightmare in mud or snow or even deeply covered traps.

I'm talking about the 2 things recommended to me as "foolproof" and thats baggies, and saran wrap. I tried some of both for aobut 3 days , and had more than enough of that. the plastic on those 2 types is strong enough, that it doesn't tear when trap is fired, and it brings up everything between the trap jaws, in one clump. leaving the jaws stopped about 1/2 way closed.

[Stef]

In good snow it is not a nightmare.

In wet dirt... You're right, It won't make it freeze proof.

[gcs]

Read that too, I also experimented with it...for a couple minutes.
If I remember correct, the plastic had to be very light, like dry cleaning bag material, seems like a good idea...
I just use wax paper, roll cut to size, tear off a piece like toilet paper and tuck it in. A lot less trouble.

[foxman]

Eh, just get on your knee's and tough it out! get to digging and carry some dry dirt.

[rk660]

one deal Ive had some luck using plastic bags for is to keep water traps from silting in in heavy current conditions, with lots of silt/sand