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How I bed coilspring traps
« on: October 12, 2010, 12:45:13 PM »
Here is how I bed my coilspring traps, I do the double long springs the same way.This was a remake after catching a coyote.


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Re: How I bed coilspring traps
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2010, 12:54:15 PM »
Looks nice, I haven't trapped in 30 yrs. I always enjoyed it. Wish we could steel trap here in WA. Seeing your post makes me want to do it again.
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Re: How I bed coilspring traps
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2010, 01:10:38 PM »
I too am missing it! I started trapping with my grandfather long before I got the hunting bug.

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Re: How I bed coilspring traps
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2010, 01:31:36 PM »
looks great. how long is your chain to the stake?
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Re: How I bed coilspring traps
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2010, 03:08:21 PM »
12"

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Re: How I bed coilspring traps
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2010, 03:45:35 PM »
sweet,,thanks

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Re: How I bed coilspring traps
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2010, 08:15:18 PM »
Fiberglass insulation under pan?
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Re: How I bed coilspring traps
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2010, 01:41:20 AM »
Correct

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Re: How I bed coilspring traps
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2010, 05:30:27 AM »
is something under the pan  needed if ya cover the pan,with mesh or waxpaper

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Re: How I bed coilspring traps
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2010, 05:58:22 AM »
Fiberglass insulation under pan?

What is the reasoning for that?  Just curious.

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Re: How I bed coilspring traps
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2010, 06:15:54 AM »
Fiberglass insulation under pan?

What is the reasoning for that?  Just curious.
keep crap from getting under the pan,thus not tripping

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Re: How I bed coilspring traps
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2010, 06:31:23 AM »
is something under the pan  needed if ya cover the pan,with mesh or waxpaper

No.

 


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