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Post by Tony Howard on Aug 21, 2009 2:55:53 GMT -5
What is the preferred size for fox? I prefer a 4.5 jaw spread. For years I used the 1 1/2 Victor then moved to the #2 BMI Wolfer which was a 5" jaw spread. Now I am using the MB-450 with its wide face cast jaws. What is your preferred size trap?
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Post by clintperkins on Aug 22, 2009 1:09:52 GMT -5
you know i am not a fox trapper. when i first read 4.5 jaw spread my initial response was, thats a little big, but the more i think on it: it sounds like a nice median. I would like to know what some of the other fox trappers use.
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Post by Tony Howard on Aug 22, 2009 11:55:03 GMT -5
Clint the 4.5 jaw spread is a 1 1/2 Victor or 1.5 Bridger or a MB-450. This is thougtht to be the number one size trap for fox across the country.
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Post by garett on Sept 1, 2009 16:15:57 GMT -5
Duke 1 3/4 os with alot of swivels.
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Post by blueridgetrapper on Sept 19, 2009 1:02:39 GMT -5
Vic/Duke 1 3/4.....Monty 1.5.....Northwoods 1.75....Duke 1.5 ;D
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Post by R.C.Livingston on Dec 30, 2009 20:47:56 GMT -5
! .5s are great for fox but where I trap cats and coyotes are as likely to be waiting as a fox so I use #2 victor forge jaws and #3 sleepycreek longspring and a few #3-n Victors all not too teribly over kill for fox just not my first choice but I have to be able to handle all comers
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Post by Robert Smith on Mar 1, 2010 22:47:44 GMT -5
Being the big time trapper I am.......LOL.
All I have are 4 1.5 dukes and a dozen #3 LS Victors. I use what I have for now. Would like to get some 550s one day.
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Post by gailkeller on Aug 17, 2011 14:21:22 GMT -5
I use my #11/2 Victors with #1.75 coil springs in them for grey fox,I also use #2 Victor long springs for exposed walk through sets for fox,with a special sand paper insert I put on the pan.MB 450's would be the cat's meow for a mixed bag,fox,cat,or coyote.
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