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Post by cooncrazy on Dec 27, 2009 8:16:06 GMT -5
This trap has caught toe nails the past 2 nights, what can I do to speed it up? Attachments:
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Post by cooncrazy on Dec 27, 2009 8:32:37 GMT -5
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Post by cooncrazy on Dec 27, 2009 8:35:37 GMT -5
Everything look ok with the set? Attachments:
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Post by biscuit on Dec 27, 2009 16:03:53 GMT -5
The soil in your area is a bit heavy, you might try some peat moss. Bed trap as usual then cover with peat and sift dirt over entire area.
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Post by rye on Dec 27, 2009 17:32:38 GMT -5
Increase the pan tension.
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Post by trapperdan93 on Jan 17, 2010 21:00:48 GMT -5
I believe ive seen that trap before lol
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Post by trapperdan93 on Jan 17, 2010 21:05:18 GMT -5
My advice to you is to just give it up and give all your traps to your buddy for free
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Post by northof50 on Jan 20, 2010 20:30:37 GMT -5
If you are going to listen to trapperdan93, then have him test every trap with his fingers, and if they are slow he can keep them, but the ones that catch, ie fast you keep. If there is any squak out of his mouth the give away is finished.
Don't actually try this , cause broken fingers for life are not fun.
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Post by mountainman on Jan 21, 2010 1:01:30 GMT -5
A slow firing trap can be caused by mechanical problems/lack of proper adjustment or environmental conditions.
Check the trap to see if it is properly adjusted:
The jaws should swivel freely without being loose in the frame. If the jaws are too tight in the frame, carefully bend them in so they swivel w/o binding.
The pan notch and dog should be filed square. Traps that have pan posts should have the pan shank and inside of the pan post filed smooth so there is a smooth, crisp pan throw. If the pan post is wider than the pan shank, a nylon or brass washer can be added to fill the space. Some brass washers will have burrs and need to be filed smooth, as with the pan shank and post there will be a convex and concave side from being manufactured on a punch press. If these parts are filed smooth and adjusted to fit squarely then there will be nothing there to bind and it will be easier to properly adjust the pan tension.
Check the spring strength. The springs should have enough strength for the trap to fire quickly and hold the catch. If trapping in heavy soils/freezing temps additional spring strength may be needed. On coil spring traps this can be accomplished by replacing the springs or with the same size music wire, going up to the next size spring, or adding a 4-coil kit. The best results will be had when the springs are strong enough without over doing it.
When trapping in heavy soil types, as Biscuit mentioned, you can bed and cover w/ peat moss and sift a thin covering of soil to keep the peat moss from being blown away on windy days. Some soil types will form a crust that can cause traps to fire slowly and cause misses. If using poly-fil under the pan the poly-fil can be pulled thin to make the pan drop easier and not freeze as easily -a tip that was given by Steve Gappa. In below freezing temps you may want to add some type of antifreeze like salt or glycol in the trap bed and covering. Salt will quickly rust unprotected traps. I've always used regular table salt and it worked ok for me most of the time at buried trap sets, having had to add more salt after rain storms or remakes. I have read that larger grain salt like used on sidewalks and roads will last longer in heavy rain.
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