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Title: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: Hannibal on November 02, 2014, 06:26:46 PM
the anatomy of a cage trap...........

I know Kip has been working on some different styles, I think he produced a folding version of my 8x16x24

Lets see what you are using
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: 3nails on November 02, 2014, 06:28:53 PM
 Look in the back of your truck and you will see the style I use!  :chuckle:  Modifying a bit this year however.
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: Hannibal on November 02, 2014, 06:29:23 PM
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Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: Hannibal on November 02, 2014, 06:31:10 PM
Thank for the invite,,,,,,,sleep well................ :tup:
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: fatslinger on November 02, 2014, 08:53:09 PM
Hannibal,
How did you keep the raccoon from pulling the plastic into the cage? Anytime I've used a soft trap cover, it ends up shredded inside the cage. Plastic, old blanket, tarp material....what a mess! And we aren't going to talk about the garden hose that was left within reach of the cage...
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: X-Force on November 02, 2014, 09:13:09 PM
I need to get into trapping some day.

You all seem like your tinkering all the time and it looks like fun
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: JODakota on November 02, 2014, 09:40:42 PM
I need to get into trapping some day.

You all seem like your tinkering all the time and it looks like fun

Oh it's fun, but it's also an addiction.
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: Machias on November 03, 2014, 03:46:23 AM
 :yeah:
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: ouchfoss on November 03, 2014, 06:23:28 AM
 :yeah:
You know its addicting when you use up your free time at the end of October to build cages instead of going deer hunting! 
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: Hannibal on November 04, 2014, 08:19:02 PM
fatslinger they always seam to, I dont think this bunch was out to long..... they only tore one corner in the bags

I have had a skunk dig up a rock and get it under the door. I know make then out of 1/2 x 1 wire
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: eburgtrapper on November 09, 2014, 06:19:09 PM
Where do you guys get the mess wire to build colony traps? I got a roll but it was not a heavy enough gauge wire. I tried the local co-op and hardware store with no luck.
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: Carp Commander on November 09, 2014, 06:40:16 PM
I get mine from Ace Hardware. They carry 1x1 and 1x2 in 24 inch tall 14 gauge wire. I have not found a local supply of J clips and order them by the pound through F & T.
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: pnwmtnmn on November 09, 2014, 07:05:51 PM
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Have you checked at Bleyhls farm service in pasco north side of the cable bridge? They used to have them there Bought a lot there, they also used to carry 1x1 and 1x2 to wire in 100' rolls up to six feet wide.
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: Hank on November 10, 2014, 02:12:37 PM
I get my 1x1 cage wire from Lowes. I found my cage clips and hog rings at Cynex farmers co-op in Everett.
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: Carp Commander on November 10, 2014, 05:55:10 PM
Quote from:  I have not found a local supply of J clips and order them by the pound through F & T.
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Have you checked at Bleyhls farm service in pasco north side of the cable bridge? They used to have them there Bought a lot there, they also used to carry 1x1 and 1x2 to wire in 100' rolls up to six feet wide.

Never seen J clips at Bleyhls and all their wire is now import steel. I prefer American steel for all my cages. Probably not a big deal for colonies but can be a problem with swim-thrus.
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: eburgtrapper on November 10, 2014, 06:45:27 PM
What gauge wire do you do you guys use? I found 1"X1/2" in 14 gauge but once it's rolled out it is awfully flimsy.
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: pnwmtnmn on November 10, 2014, 06:47:05 PM
Look in the pet dept. they like to hide them in there.

When I lived in Pasco all the wire they sold was red brand the good wire.
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: pnwmtnmn on November 10, 2014, 06:48:22 PM
What gauge wire do you do you guys use? I found 1"X1/2" in 14 gauge but once it's rolled out it is awfully flimsy.

14 gauge is what I use 1x1 or 1x2
Title: Re: the anatomy of a colony trap...........
Post by: Carp Commander on November 10, 2014, 07:08:58 PM
14 gauge is plenty strong. You will be surprised how sturdy it is once it is bent into a colony. The 1x1 is my personal favorite but you can use 1x2.
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