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Trap Size #2158505 07/06/17 07:01 PM 07/06/17 07:01 PM
Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 36 Jasper, AL Dyingbreed2289 OP spike
Dyingbreed2289 OP spike Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 36 Jasper, AL	Very new to trapping and I am looking to buy some foothold traps in about a month. Is a MB-550 or Bridger #2 the right size or would I need a larger trap like a #3 or Mb-650? Just looking to trap yotes, fox and bobcats. Any help is appreciated.

Re: Trap Size [Re: Dyingbreed2289] #2158527 07/07/17 12:41 AM 07/07/17 12:41 AM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 7,978 South of 20/North of 10 North40R 14 point
North40R 14 point Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 7,978 South of 20/North of 10	Alabama law says up to 6" inside jaw spread is legal. I run #3 sized traps or whatever I can get as close to that max jaw spread. Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson

Re: Trap Size [Re: Dyingbreed2289] #2159784 07/08/17 03:52 PM 07/08/17 03:52 PM
Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 36 Jasper, AL Dyingbreed2289 OP spike
Dyingbreed2289 OP spike Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 36 Jasper, AL	Thanks for the help. Also would a 4 coil trap be overkill or do you recommend a 4 coil for the jaw speed?

Re: Trap Size [Re: Dyingbreed2289] #2159920 07/08/17 05:48 PM 07/08/17 05:48 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 7,978 South of 20/North of 10 North40R 14 point
North40R 14 point Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 7,978 South of 20/North of 10	4 coil is overkill on some traps but if you aren't planning to sale furs then why worry about overkill. If 4 coils make a trap faster then I'm all for it. Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson