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[JakeLand]

Yes that's the typical conibear set up the great thing about having them is rodents won't set them off and in frozen snowy areas pan triggers get frost build up and debris under them and they won't fire off

[winslow]

Yes that's the typical conibear set up the great thing about having them is rodents won't set them off and in frozen snowy areas pan triggers get frost build up and debris under them and they won't fire off

That, plus pans don't work too well in swim-throughs.

[Huntlots]

Thanks guys been very helpful

[Blsum]

Good morning all. I am a rookie as well. I am in the process of gathering supplies to build some traps aw well. I was looking at ordering some conibear triggers and was wondering something. It looks like there are several different sizes to choose from. I will be using 1/4" round bar for my traps. So which trigger should I be ordering. Im assuming the 110 version would work  if not which one will?

[Blcktaildreamer]

This is how the conibear trigger is set up on the swim-throughs I have.

I made a little video, it explains it much better than any number of pics I took.

If you are ever in the Port Townsend area stop by and I will give you this trap. It's a double door with a conibear trigger. It could use a bit of wire repair but otherwise works great. You can set one or both doors open, 12"X12"X48"

I have a stupid question. Does the trigger work in both directions on this setup?


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[winslow]

This is how the conibear trigger is set up on the swim-throughs I have.

I made a little video, it explains it much better than any number of pics I took.

If you are ever in the Port Townsend area stop by and I will give you this trap. It's a double door with a conibear trigger. It could use a bit of wire repair but otherwise works great. You can set one or both doors open, 12"X12"X48"

I have a stupid question. Does the trigger work in both directions on this setup?


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Not a stupid question at all - yes, it does work in both directions. When the trigger wire is pushed either way, it levers the dog off of the rod it's rather delicately hooked over.

[Huntlots]

Do those triggers that hang Down make the critter nervous? Having to push past those to get to the bait?

[JakeLand]

With 1/4" rod 330 triggers and then tack weld on extensions so they are longer

[Blsum]

With 1/4" rod 330 triggers and then tack weld on extensions so they are longer

Thanks. I'm assuming the same goes for the dogs as well?

[Humptulips]

I use 220 triggers and dogs however I replace the trigger wires with 1/8" cold rolled round stock.
I have never tried the 330 triggers but I would think it would be a little sloppier fit. Must work for some though so might be fine. I don't think the wires on any stock triggers are long enough. IMPO anyway.

I also rework the notch in the dog with a file a little to make them a little harder to spring.
You can make the trigger somewhat tension adjustable by making your rotating rod long enough so it can be slid back and forth. The more on top the your dog is the harder the trap will be to spring. As the dog becomes more straight up and down or even underneath a bit it will spring easier.

[winslow]

So everyone knows - Bruce (Humptulips) built the trap in the pic and video above.

[FirstFlight]

What springs are used for the doors?

[Blcktaildreamer]

#2 music


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[Humptulips]

actually I think 1 1/2 music wire are sufficient.