I would love to see a series on old and obscure traps for sure. I find it very interesting the way things used to be built. Often times so much better back then, than what is created in our current "modern times" today.
Dear Trapper Tim (aka the "Meat Trapper"), I just wanted to send another very small something and hope you have great Christmas with your family. Thank you for all your didactic pursuits!-Paul
Like your video on b& L traps been river trapper for many years Have used just about every long spring trap made including some new house which is the Cadillac of long springs But my go to traps where the Blake& Lamb brand if taken care of they would stay strong they have powerful springs that never seem to weaken You are doing the young guys a favor by telling them about the older traps!! And I certainly agree with you there's nothing in the world wrong with the old long spring traps 👍✌️
Awesome video. Stop-loss is still my go to for muskrat feedbed sets.i have often thought the secondary spring going up high on the leg would prevent twistouts.
I remember those from back in the day I never cared for them much but your mention of the curved spring reminded me of the helper springs they used to offer for the long spring traps to revitalize the traps.
I would definitely be interested in a series about the antique jump traps and other obscure ones, like the round side-spreading bodygrips you've shown on the wall in other videos. My first foothold was and old rusty victor no.1 double longspring, I blackened it by boiling it with cedar boughs and bedded it using your instructions and caught a duck stealing raccoon. After that I used your advice about funneling the animal and thinking about how it would enter the trap to catch a koi eating heron with the same victor no. 1. I used a step over stick infront of my trap with sticks on either side to force him to go over it, and had the trap submerged in about 6 inches of water and just on the surface of the mud. I took the heron to a lake so he could stop eating my fish.
@@Meattrapper I haven't used any but they seem like they would bed down easy, they might bite off toes if stuff gets caught off center but that's no deal breaker.
I would love to see a series on old traps, I am very interested in the history of jump traps and their usage, and how the compare to the modern coilsprings.
Very useful, first I have encountered a stop loss trap. Reminds me of those guys who bring a table of odd tools to an event and has you guess what the heck they where for.
I have noticed that on the old single spring traps the side of the jaws where there is no spring has a bigger curve than the side of the jaws where the spring is, one the newer ones they aren't like that.
I was setting my 2 vintage #1 longsprings today, one has the more curved spring l, and one does not, i could set the one with the pointy spring no problem, but the old round one was much stronger, and I also set a brand new #1 ls in a store and it wasn't as strong as the old one with the round spring.
All the Blake and lamb had the rounded spring and the victors had the sharper bend. E j Dailey thought the Blake and lamb caused less leg damage and I think the same. Friend of mine thinks it's the difference between a wet catch vs a dry land catch.
Just came across your channel. Great content, thank you! Used to trap in my early teens with my father but unfortunately he passed (cancer) and I lost my connection with the outdoors. Now I'm a father of three boys, oldest just turned 10. Looking to get back into trapping. Any suggestions regarding trap brands that are readily available to purchase? I look at yard sales, estate sales etc.for the older stuff but they're a rare find and often in bad shape. I know dad used to have Victor leg traps, can't recall the conibear brand. Are the new traps as good as the older ones? Thanks again for the videos, I can't wait to see what else is on the your channel!!
Hi Jason, good on you for getting back in the game and getting the young ones involved. They are the future. As far as trap brands, almost all are very good these days. Personally I don't like Dukes, but Bridgers are a great entry level trap that are very well designed. Both footholds and conibears. There are other nicer traps such as MB footholds and Belisle coni's, but they are nice to haves and not must haves. You might want to consider joining our Patreon community to get back in the game. There's over 300 episodes of my podcast and we have a Telegram channel as well. Its a great community. www.patreon.com/meattrapper
In a similar way to you, traps are like guns to me as far as importance. They almost never break, and they don't need ammunition. They're affordable but yet worth their weight in gold during a prolonged crisis. Every kit should have at least 1 and every home should have a dozen +. Food getters
I was under the assumption the trap was designed to hold the animal away from the trap jaw to stop them from chewing their foot off. You are saying it is to keep them away from the swivel. No disrespect intended, Just thought it mite confuse someone not educated in trapping. Love your channel and content.
That is an excellent point and thanks for pointing that out. In my opinion, it does both and I failed to mention the fact that it prevents chewing in that way. I do believe that it also keeps the animal away from swivel side of the trap, which on a single spring trap is the 'weak' side of the trap. Its funny how when you start filming and you have an idea in your head that you often forget to mention other aspects. Thanks for watching and thanks for pointing out my omission.
I sometimes see old traps in indoor flea markets--some are priced outrageously, the seller thinking them to be antiques because they're rusty. Others, blow them out for a lot less--particularly if you're offering to buy the whole inventory...
Keep the old traps coming!!! Brings back great momories!
I would love to see a series on old and obscure traps for sure. I find it very interesting the way things used to be built. Often times so much better back then, than what is created in our current "modern times" today.
Maybe even some trapping with some of the old style traps too.
Dear Trapper Tim (aka the "Meat Trapper"), I just wanted to send another very small something and hope you have great Christmas with your family. Thank you for all your didactic pursuits!-Paul
Yes, please continue to show us old & vintage traps & trapping gear. I inherited a few dozen footholds that are probably 60 yo.
Like your video on b& L traps been river trapper for many years
Have used just about every long spring trap made including some new house which is the Cadillac of long springs
But my go to traps where the Blake& Lamb brand if taken care of they would stay strong they have powerful springs that never seem to weaken
You are doing the young guys a favor by telling them about the older traps!! And I certainly agree with you there's nothing in the world wrong with the old long spring traps 👍✌️
Awesome video. Stop-loss is still my go to for muskrat feedbed sets.i have often thought the secondary spring going up high on the leg would prevent twistouts.
I found this very interesting. I for one would like to see more antique trap videos.
I remember those from back in the day I never cared for them much but your mention of the curved spring reminded me of the helper springs they used to offer for the long spring traps to revitalize the traps.
Would love to see more of this kinda information.
I would definitely be interested in a series about the antique jump traps and other obscure ones, like the round side-spreading bodygrips you've shown on the wall in other videos.
My first foothold was and old rusty victor no.1 double longspring, I blackened it by boiling it with cedar boughs and bedded it using your instructions and caught a duck stealing raccoon. After that I used your advice about funneling the animal and thinking about how it would enter the trap to catch a koi eating heron with the same victor no. 1. I used a step over stick infront of my trap with sticks on either side to force him to go over it, and had the trap submerged in about 6 inches of water and just on the surface of the mud. I took the heron to a lake so he could stop eating my fish.
OK, I will put it on my list - I have and use several old jump traps - nothing wrong with them at all.
@@Meattrapper I haven't used any but they seem like they would bed down easy, they might bite off toes if stuff gets caught off center but that's no deal breaker.
I would love to see a series on old traps, I am very interested in the history of jump traps and their usage, and how the compare to the modern coilsprings.
They work, and the nostalgia of using something that old is cool, but coilsprings are a better trap. That said, longsprings are still tough to beat...
Yes, i would be very interested to see and learn more about old traps.
Very useful, first I have encountered a stop loss trap. Reminds me of those guys who bring a table of odd tools to an event and has you guess what the heck they where for.
I have noticed that on the old single spring traps the side of the jaws where there is no spring has a bigger curve than the side of the jaws where the spring is, one the newer ones they aren't like that.
I was setting my 2 vintage #1 longsprings today, one has the more curved spring l, and one does not, i could set the one with the pointy spring no problem, but the old round one was much stronger, and I also set a brand new #1 ls in a store and it wasn't as strong as the old one with the round spring.
WOW! Super impressive. Definitely NOT 'Made in China' garbage. Thanks for creating and sharing, loved it.
All the Blake and lamb had the rounded spring and the victors had the sharper bend. E j Dailey thought the Blake and lamb caused less leg damage and I think the same. Friend of mine thinks it's the difference between a wet catch vs a dry land catch.
Caught my first muskrat in a number one and a half that was in 1957
Love these old traps I started with them caught plenty of fur and meat to eat
Just came across your channel. Great content, thank you! Used to trap in my early teens with my father but unfortunately he passed (cancer) and I lost my connection with the outdoors. Now I'm a father of three boys, oldest just turned 10. Looking to get back into trapping. Any suggestions regarding trap brands that are readily available to purchase? I look at yard sales, estate sales etc.for the older stuff but they're a rare find and often in bad shape. I know dad used to have Victor leg traps, can't recall the conibear brand. Are the new traps as good as the older ones? Thanks again for the videos, I can't wait to see what else is on the your channel!!
Hi Jason, good on you for getting back in the game and getting the young ones involved. They are the future. As far as trap brands, almost all are very good these days. Personally I don't like Dukes, but Bridgers are a great entry level trap that are very well designed. Both footholds and conibears. There are other nicer traps such as MB footholds and Belisle coni's, but they are nice to haves and not must haves. You might want to consider joining our Patreon community to get back in the game. There's over 300 episodes of my podcast and we have a Telegram channel as well. Its a great community. www.patreon.com/meattrapper
I love old longspring traps
In a similar way to you, traps are like guns to me as far as importance. They almost never break, and they don't need ammunition. They're affordable but yet worth their weight in gold during a prolonged crisis.
Every kit should have at least 1 and every home should have a dozen +.
Food getters
Great video. Thanks for sharing
Very interesting I like them traps well made that’s for sure
I still use mine every season, great traps ............ tight chain
I was under the assumption the trap was designed to hold the animal away from the trap jaw to stop them from chewing their foot off. You are saying it is to keep them away from the swivel. No disrespect intended, Just thought it mite confuse someone not educated in trapping. Love your channel and content.
That is an excellent point and thanks for pointing that out. In my opinion, it does both and I failed to mention the fact that it prevents chewing in that way. I do believe that it also keeps the animal away from swivel side of the trap, which on a single spring trap is the 'weak' side of the trap. Its funny how when you start filming and you have an idea in your head that you often forget to mention other aspects. Thanks for watching and thanks for pointing out my omission.
Accounted for and very interested
It was indeed useful.
Best stoploss made
I need it plz help
I sometimes see old traps in indoor flea markets--some are priced outrageously, the seller thinking them to be antiques because they're rusty. Others, blow them out for a lot less--particularly if you're offering to buy the whole inventory...
Cool
Nice!!!