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Post by robocop on Aug 12, 2010 6:23:35 GMT -5
Is the 160 the best choice for coons.
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Post by backwoodsman on Aug 12, 2010 7:49:39 GMT -5
Well before last year I would have said no. We gave them a fair chance last season and we are switching to them as we replace our 220's thru attrition. We ordered 2 dozen this summer anticipating a longline/roadline for coon. We had planned on 220's till we ran the 160's in bucket/barrel cubby's. Lighter weight and savings are a plus also. I think you'll like them.
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Post by mohawk on Aug 12, 2010 9:06:49 GMT -5
I can't say they are the best choice in a general coon trapping application, but they are definitely a great choice. I use 160's and 220's both and either will do a great job. If you are concerned about a dog getting into your trap then a 160 is the better choice of the 2; not because it is weaker, it's not, but if a mutt sticks his snout in the 160 he will more than likely just get spanked across the nose where a 220 is just big enough that it means certain death.
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Post by white316 on Aug 12, 2010 17:47:12 GMT -5
If you asked me this question 20 years ago,,I'd say 220,its big enough that the coons don't frig with it with there front feet.
But a lot of times they get 1 or 2 feet threw the trap,,and the trap hits to far back on the neck,,that often results with scares on the hide,,and not a quick kill,
The 160 i find the perfect size,it usually hits right behind the head
resulting in a quick kill,better over all apperence,,and a cheaper trap.
But with the 160 you want to make your sets sturdy,even tie the trap in,,because of its small size coon like to fiddle with the trap
some times resulting in a sprung trap and empty trap.
One of my favorite set is the running pole for the 160
4 inch pole 3 feet off the ground.
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Post by Cam on Aug 12, 2010 20:36:31 GMT -5
There a good example of what this trapping forum is all about.
Good work guys
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Post by maxwell on Aug 12, 2010 21:06:43 GMT -5
You have got some good teachers on this forum,
I like the idea that they just don't say yes or no
they explain why,,,,,,,,great bunch,,,,
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Post by mohawk on Aug 13, 2010 22:01:45 GMT -5
There is an old saying: "ask a cowboy his opinion about something and you will likely get it, because he has had time to think about it". I think the same applies to a trapper.  Even in this hurry up and get it done world we live in most trappers are thinking about trapping when they aught to be thinking about something else. LOL, I am the worst about that, luckily I am just a ditch digger and not a surgeon. |
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Even in this hurry up and get it done world we live in most trappers are thinking about trapping when they aught to be thinking about something else. LOL, I am the worst about that, luckily I am just a ditch digger and not a surgeon.