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Post by coonsnagger on Nov 11, 2014 11:03:23 GMT -6
I'll agree with snagger on this. After my experience with a duke cs last winter I will never use them again. Duke 1.5 CS vs 1 bobcat = 1 bent frame and popped jaws so nope their not gonna be in my trap shed. thank you. my 1.5 is all I can say is worth it. they did weaken, but for coon and fox, they don't need much. but a yote is a very aggressive animal, and my traps need to be as sturdy as possible. |
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Post by krank on Nov 11, 2014 11:14:15 GMT -6
I used to bad mouth dukes. Now I don't care. If somebody is going to steal a trap of mine then it might as well be a duke......
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Post by coonsnagger on Nov 11, 2014 11:17:51 GMT -6
never had a trap stolen in my life...
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Post by pops on Nov 11, 2014 11:40:33 GMT -6
never had a trap stolen in my life... Wish I could say that. I had ALL of my trappin stuff stolen out of my dads shed . That's why I had to start all over llast year. Replaced most of the essentials this summer, can now just buy stuff here and there as needed (wanted) |
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Post by krank on Nov 11, 2014 11:47:35 GMT -6
I have had a trap stolen with the varmit in it. Big old catch circle. Gives you a good feeling.....not.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2014 12:02:21 GMT -6
Sounds like you didn't over heat them then:) . Spring are not that expensive to replace ,sorry your having problem .
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Post by bigbob on Nov 11, 2014 12:24:10 GMT -6
You don't have to replace them with Duke springs, any other brand will work too.
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Post by bigbob on Nov 11, 2014 12:24:42 GMT -6
You don't have to replace them with Duke springs, any other brand will work too.
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Post by bigjohn on Nov 11, 2014 12:24:49 GMT -6
No way tour going to hurt coil springs by boiling,direct flame/heat to the springs yes,but not in boiling water.
Springs go bad only if corrosion gets to them(rust or pitting),long periods of use(opening and closing),or poor engineering(bad design,poor material,etc.)
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Post by pops on Nov 11, 2014 12:30:57 GMT -6
never had a trap stolen in my life... Wish I could say that. I had ALL of my trappin stuff stolen out of my dads shed . That's why I had to start all over llast year. Replaced most of the essentials this summer, can now just buy stuff here and there as needed (wanted) I had a trap one that was holding a skinned coon carcass, Hound tracks and footprints all around my set. I guess some coon hunter needed "MY" coon worse than I did. At least he was nice enuff to leave my trap. |
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Post by coonsnagger on Nov 11, 2014 13:25:26 GMT -6
You don't have to replace them with Duke springs, any other brand will work too. true but I shouldn't have to. Not that quickly. If they had lasted 5 yrs I'd be more then content. But they dont. |
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Post by tomolson on Nov 11, 2014 13:38:46 GMT -6
in most instances they do.I have had many of my 330s for 10 years or more--they are still catching beaver with no problems,
Tom
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Post by kcdavis on Nov 11, 2014 15:02:34 GMT -6
what id do if i knowed the time frame i bought the traps call and ask bill duke if they had other complaints mite of been a bad batch of springs got out from the factory i have never had an issue i did buy some dog proofs from a guy that were slightly used and tried to set em and broke 2 springs i called duke told them they were used and i bought em and what happened they sent me new springs and pins for all of them free and i wanted to pay and they payed shipping also id give em a chance no complaints here at all
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Post by krank on Nov 11, 2014 16:08:12 GMT -6
I had the opposite problem with my Duke 330s. The springs were stronger than I cared for. I have left them set for 3 years (on safeties) and notice no difference.
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Post by krank on Nov 11, 2014 16:19:11 GMT -6
I also used to joke about how many mods a duke needed. I don't want to lose a cat like Pops. Here is some of my "poor Boys" that I laminated and base plated and nightlatched and swiveled and bubble welded the jaws. Do all that and you have a decent trap. Springs are just fine two coil.  |
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Post by krank on Nov 11, 2014 16:21:40 GMT -6
Looking at the picture....I need to weld the J-hooks shut too.
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Post by bverboy on Nov 11, 2014 16:22:59 GMT -6
I had the opposite problem with my Duke 330s. The springs were stronger than I cared for. I have left them set for 3 years (on safeties) and notice no difference. there never too strong............. pansy |
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Post by bigjohn on Nov 11, 2014 16:35:19 GMT -6
My Duke 330's are just as strong as they were 5 years ago.
Have to agree with bverboy about never too strong. Let an otter get suitcased in an "iffy" conibear and you may find him gone the next check.
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Post by robertw on Nov 11, 2014 18:21:25 GMT -6
This year if they are smart they will steal the trap and leave the coon!! LMAO!
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Post by ozarkmountainman on Nov 11, 2014 19:21:12 GMT -6
Robert did a FUNNY.
D.W. Verts- Bigfoot Trapper
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