Which of the MB550's are y'all using? There are a few different options......You have 4 coil or 2 coil...and either closed jaw or offset.


http://www.minntrapprod.com/Traps/departments/416/

MB 550 4 coil offset jaws with a shock springs. They say the 2 coil are plenty for anything in bama, so just call it overkill on my part

I know it's short notice, but the state has an Adult Trapping Workshop this weekend at Southern Sportsman. I'm not sure, but I think they still have openings. Might be worth your time.

I was looking and there's really not that much difference in cost. I may just go ahead with the 4 coil. Is the difference in the holding strength or trap speed?


I'm gonna go ahead and order a dozen of them to practice with. I've got a yote right now making a routine pass by my camera every night. I've made a list of things I need to order. Do you guys see anything I've missed. The first list is what I need to order online and the second is stuff I need to pick up at the hardware store,

Order online

Traps
chain and stakes
stake driver
wax

Buy from hardware store

auger bit for cordless drill
digging hammer
screen to cover trap trigger
sifter
rubber gloves


The only other thing I thought of was some bait. What are you guys using for yote sets? I'd like to be able to use something I could make in large quantities without having to buy. If I start trapping large properties and making lots of sets, it would be nice to have a cheap bait I could make on my own if possible.

Thanks. I appreciate that.

Oh yeah, one other question......

When you put out a bunch of sets....like two or three dozen... how are you keeping up with where you put them? Do you use a GPS and mark each one that way. Would orange flagging around the set be a big no no?

http://www.minntrapprod.com/MB-Predator-Starter-Kit-MB-550s/productinfo/550START/

check this out.

Also you'll need trap tags and a choke pole.

i keep log book with each set lined out. When it got set, what bait/lure, etc. Good way to see what was working or not, plus at the end of a set you wont forget one.

Logwood dye, some kind of bait, gland lure and urine. Get them 4 coiled, they really speed up the trap and you can always take the 2 small springs off if you don't like them. Crunchproof swivels to attach the stakes with, and trap tags. That should get you started.

Thanks for the replies fellas. I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions.

You may want to ride over to Ramer and pick up everything but traps. Fleming is the only trapping supply store I know of in central Alabama.

http://www.flemingtraps.com/
800-624-4493

I appreciate that. I hate ordering stuff on the internet and would just assume buy it from somewhere I can put my hands on it. I'll definitely check that place out. I may ride over there in the next day or two.

Call before you go, they are on country time.

F and T trading post is where I buy my stuff at . I would get a trapping hammer as it will dig and drive stakes , not very exspensive

Go ahead and get the MB-650 inside and outside laminated. It has a better pan system and a much larger kill area. The inside lamination makes it legal in Alabama.

I was looking at those. What exactly does that mean that they're inside or outside laminated. I see traps that are inside...some that are outside....and some that are both.

A piece of round bar is welded to inside or outside of jaws. You can use a bigger trap and still be within jaw limitations of states. It gives more surface area and reduces paw damage. It also adds weight and can slow the trap down some, definitely go 4 coil if you are going to laminate.

Why not just buy K9 extremes. I'll never understand buying a MB 550 when I can buy the K9 extremes for the same price.

Yeah, I like the looks of those. I found some pics of one of those sitting next to a MB-650. Looks like they're little beefier trap and have a much bigger trigger for the yote to step on.