The Good and Bad In

Hey Trappers!!! In this video we look at the different brands of number 11s. I go through what I feel are the strengths and weaknesses of each brand. This way hopefully it'll help you make a better choice for yourself on your lines.
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[@maxpinson5002]

Yessir
I quit fiddling with the dukes
I have and bought the dollar
some odd baseplates and
welded them on and put a
bead on the crossframe.
Those jaw tips that won't bend
get a bubble tip as well.
Then you never have to worry
about them again.
In all fairness, I had to repair
some Victors in the same
fashion. And always at least
one good mb swivel
Thanks for another video.
Looking forward to many more

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you for watching Max

[@Mo.MountainMan]

I will only use the old no.11 I had so much trouble with Duke 11s the jaws were so sharp they cut the leg and yes the base plate is junk. I'll see you in Sioux falls!! Thanks Dale love your videos!!!

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Mo Mountain Man. We'll see you there!!

[@randyfrye8834]

Thank you dale.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

You're welcome Randy. Thank you for watching

[@WildAboutBeingOutdoors]

I love the #11 bridgers my self Dale. I just can't set them any more. My hands are to week anymore . 😊

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

They are stout Chip. Thank you for watching

[@billnordby3142]

Thanks Dale you no idea just how timely 😂

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

😂 thank you Bill

[@christophergentile7464]

Good stuff

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

I appreciate you watching Christopher. Thank you

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

Awesome video Dale! See ya in SD!!

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Mark. See you there!!!

[@brianmuska6471]

Thank you Dale always appreciate the work you do when putting out these videos for us!

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

@@brianmuska6471 I appreciate you watching them too.

[@rednekf350]

Great information Dale. I want to keep my eye out when I got ot PA this fall to see if I can pick some up. I'd like to get a non-resident trapping license and maybe make a few sets during deer season. Footholds were banned here in NJ 39 years ago. 😡

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Rednek I know y'all lost them along time back and I hate it for you too.

[@craigeckhardt6753]

Great video Dale. Looking forward to Sioux Falls.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Craig. Me too buddy. Timber is ready too

[@paulhuval]

Dale what is a good bait for catching coyotes in the summer?

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

As far as a bait goes Paul a lot of guys really like my predator buster in the summer and fall. It's a liquid bait so in your country you won't have so much problems with fire ants. For lures they like my Aces and 8s or wolfers Choice or Long Liners Pal.

[@HaywoodVapeReviews]

Straight up the best videos available.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Matthew very much

[@troyandrus982]

Sure do appreciate all the time and effort you take to help all of us Dale. I hope all is well for you and your family.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Troy. Doing good buddy just been swamped trying to get ready to go to the NTA convention.

[@paulmartin6895]

Thanks for the review of these traps .

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

You're welcome Paul. Thank you for watching

[@mikewhitman745]

Thanks for another good one!! As always you have the straight forward, down to earth knowledge.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Mike. I appreciate you watching too

[@artlee6035]

Great No. 11 tutorial Dale.
I’ll add that the old Blake & Lamb 11’s (B&L called them No. 1 Double Spring) are a great trap too. The originals were similar design to the old Victor with the pinch pan. They changed the design in later years to a bolt on pan. They were also available in Double Jaw.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Art. Yes I forgot about the B & L #11s. I appreciate you watching

[@RonMcCarl]

Thanks Dale for another good video. The #11's are a very versatile trap that will hold just about anything.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Ron. Yes they sure will

[@travismcquady6564]

Great video. Great info that ive been needing.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

I'm glad you liked it and got what you needed Travis. Thank you for watching

[@douglasstellhorn6016]

Always good info. I bought a bunch of old victors and others off a friend that no longer traps due to age, he is in his 80’s, I’ll have to go thru them and start prepping some for my line. Thanks for sharing.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you for watching Douglas. Yes sir they're a fantastic little trap

[@JohnswitzerPAoutdoors]

Thanks for sharing dale

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

I appreciate you watching John

[@WestTennessee]

👍🏻😎🤷‍♂️

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Sonny

[@johnzoulek9383]

Another great video, thanks Dale.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you John I appreciate you watching

[@123Outdoors]

Stay cool Dale!

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Trying to 123 Outdoors but it ain't easy. Thank you for watching

[@AlexDoucet]

Where is a good place to buy some #3s and #4s double long springs? New or used.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Alex check with Cumberland's Northwest trap supply company in Owattana Minnesota. They carry a full line of new traps and supplies and a lot of used traps too. Or you can always check at the state and national trappers convention too

[@AlexDoucet]

@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 thanks

[@gregreinhart5928]

Dale you forgot the greatest one of all the original B&L #11.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Yes Greg you're right I did. I meant to mention those. They have the same weakness as the old Victor, the pan. Thank you for watching

[@billadler9660]

I agree. The B&L #11 was the first i remember seeing and i just didnt appreciate them earlier in life. Wish i had.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

@billadler9660 the old B & L #11 was a fine trap

[@johnhawn]

Thanks for the video Dale. Great info. Had #11's setting on the shelf but will be using them this year

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

@@johnhawn they're too good to not use John. Thank you for watching

[@jefffilloon4766]

I think the old timers wanted a hair trigger so they got file happy. Great video. Dale has another video on setting the 11. Great stuff

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

I think you're right Jeff. Thank you. I appreciate you

[@donvincent895]

Great info!!! Thanks Dale!!

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

I appreciate you Don. Thank you for watching

[@PopPopJoe]

Thanks for sharing Dale!

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch PopPop. Thank you

[@WildAboutBeingOutdoors]

Great topic Dale, I love the #11 bridgers & Sleepy Creek my self. The only thing thats stopping me from using them anymore is my hands are too weak to set anymore.

[@billadler9660]

The older i get, the more i like snares. But, my second choice would be #11s. They have been around for atleast 70 yesrs and my only regret is that i would have realized their value much earlier in my trapping ‘career’’.

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

@billadler9660 snares a fantastic tool for sure Bill. It's too bad they don't fit in every situation. And yes a lot of trappers are like you. They don't understand the mechanics or the value in good double long spring traps

[@melvinkidd1813]

👍👍👍

[@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531]

Thank you Mr. Melvin I appreciate you watching