So to the old timers on here that got to enjoy real trapping at one point I have a question for you. I picked up a half dozen Duke 850 pro cast jaw traps, 8.5” outside jaw spread, they are OS. Really a great wolf trap for the price, even better when you get them in a trade. They also make them for beaver trapping with closed jaws.
My question, I’m wanting to make these beaver traps, since the jaws are cast I can’t weld them. I was thinking of wrapping both sides with wire to close the OS gap.
Thoughts? Other ideas to get them beaver ready? I’ve taken quite a few beaver with 1/4” OS traps but the gap on these is 3/8”. Worried without closing the gap at least a little I’ll get twist outs or even a pull outs if it’s a front foot catch.
