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Post by Decatur on Jan 3, 2007 8:50:56 GMT -5
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Post by jrbhunter on Jan 3, 2007 16:48:13 GMT -5
Duke conibears aren't bad, primarily because they are a simple trap and kill rather than hold. If you are talking foot holds, that's another story... Duke has historically used cheap steal and production technique therefor their product is substandard. I own Duke conibears, but other styles of trap come from higher quality companies. Good luck;
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Post by jrbhunter on Jan 3, 2007 16:49:47 GMT -5
Also, I will add that a friend of mine makes a "Round Conibear" that he invented and pattented. His name is Bill Crumb and he lives near Terre Haute, if you're in the mood to try something new (And productive) and also support local business--- give him a call. I can provide his number if you'd like it. Great guy, great product. They are made for trapping pipes, holes and culvers but will work on open land as well.
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Post by trapperdave on Jan 3, 2007 20:08:39 GMT -5
ive made a fair dime using duke traps, they need some mods but get the job done just fine. still have several #11's in use that are 10-12 yrs old, have paid for themselves many times over. Like the #3's on yotes and front foot catches on beaver, held many over 60lbs. Not saying they're the best, but pretty good for the money.
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Post by firstwd on Jan 3, 2007 21:59:06 GMT -5
The only problem I've had with Duke Body grippers is the springs need closed up a little where the are atached to the jaws. I looked at several different brands of foot holds at Hoosier Trapper last week and the Dukes actually had the stromgest springs. I caught my first ever beaver this fall in a Duke 1 1/2. No, I did not set it for beaver on purpose. It was a trail set where coon were skirting the pond. It held a 40lb beaver by three toes on the back foot.
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Post by Decatur on Jan 4, 2007 7:43:30 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I've seen those round traps, great idea, but a little costly for me. Thanks for the info tho.
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Post by firstwd on Jan 4, 2007 21:52:15 GMT -5
We use the round ones on ADC skunk jobs. It makes the check writing park of the whole thing easier when there is no smell from a dead skunk.
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Post by Decatur on Jan 5, 2007 10:29:43 GMT -5
I've never caught a skunk. I used to want to because they had really neat fur when tanned, but I think I've changed my mind.
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