Dips, Dyes, and Waxes

[stephenkelly82]

What is the best trap dip or dye that last a good while? What are the differences in the types of waxes. Money's not an issue.

[pigtrapper07]

It's a matter of what you prefur....LOL

I have diped, dyed, and waxed, just diped, just dyed and just waxed, dyed and waxed and about every combination in between. I've even just sprayed before.

It depends on what you are trapping for and what type of traps you have. give us a little more info on what you are after and what type of traps you have and We'll help you out.

PIG.

[Ldsoldier]

I like Formula One myself. Its quick, easy, and effective. Its a water based dip so you don't have to worry about messing with gasoline or coleman fuel, and you don't have to worry about a wax fire. Just my opinion.

[beaverstop]

Logwood dye and trap wax available at any trap supplier. Several will be at the convention. Us old guys tend to stick with traditional ways, plus I can't bring myself to put chemicals on my traps. Hear that Barry?

Body grippers get a Rustoleum/mineral spirits dip at about a 50-50 ratio. Doesn't matter on them as you are targeting a different type critter that is usually moving right along when he enters the trap. Most of them are usually water sets.

[stephenkelly82]

I am going to try the 'coon trappin around my family property with 12 of the Lil Grizz traps, probably 10 to 15 1.5Double jaws, and i may try some 220's. Not real sure about the 220's. but i need to do them the same also just in case. But the chance for grey's and red's is real good so thats why i was wondering.

[stephenkelly82]

Also is there a difference in speed as far as the different types of waxes..Dry land wax, water wax, bees wax, and paraffin wax

[beaverstop]

You spoke of doing all traps the same-I do not advise waxing body grippers.