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Post by catmanhpe on Feb 25, 2013 2:50:13 GMT -6
I saw somewhere on the web (maybe here) but can't find it again, where you need to set your pan tension to about 4# for yotes to ensure a solid and deep catch , and about 2.5# for fox & bobcats. Is this accurate? Also, is there a way to test the pan tension without buying a trap pan tension tester? I saw allot of threads about how to set the tension and night latching but none on appropriate poundages for each species. Is it also trap brand specific?
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Post by tjm on Feb 25, 2013 3:05:52 GMT -6
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Post by catmanhpe on Feb 25, 2013 11:39:51 GMT -6
Thanks tjm, I thought I saw that here. Just not very good with the search option yet..
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Post by luked on Feb 25, 2013 13:02:24 GMT -6
set all my pred traps at 2-3lbs pan tension and make sure the pan is level and very little pan creep is how i like mine
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Post by trkyslyr on Feb 26, 2013 9:50:50 GMT -6
I have "Fire" and "No-fire" sections of 2x4 cut...
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stevep
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Post by stevep on Mar 4, 2013 9:53:26 GMT -6
Can you explain the fire, no fire on a 2x4 to us a little more. I'm curious about this.
Steve
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Post by trkyslyr on Mar 4, 2013 10:21:16 GMT -6
I have one cut to weigh a little less than I want the trap to fire.. No-fire. Then I have another that is set at the right weight, the "fire" board... the difference is about a quarter of a pound. I first set the tension at what I think it should be by feel, then I take the no fire board and ever-so-lightly place it on the pan.. the trap shouldn't fire.. then I take the fire board and ever-so-lightly place it on the pan. the trap should fire... I adjust as needed.
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Post by catmanhpe on Mar 6, 2013 20:02:22 GMT -6
That's a good tip, using the boards. Probably try that. Son is still fired up to trap something. Told him he would have to wait til next season. By then I should have a good idea on how to catch something. Guess we'll have to entertain ourselves hunting long beards for a few months.  |
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Post by catmanhpe on Mar 6, 2013 20:03:35 GMT -6
That's a good tip, using the boards. Probably try that. Son is still fired up to trap something. Told him he would have to wait til next season. By then I should have a good idea on how to catch something. Guess we'll have to entertain ourselves hunting long beards for a few months. |
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Post by stevep on Mar 9, 2013 7:15:01 GMT -6
Trkyslyr, thanks for the explanation, I was envisioning something like that just wanted to verify.
Steve
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