IanB 0 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Who on here uses some sort of protection on there traps be it paint, trap speed style dip or natural sources... In the past I've painted traps with spray to blend in with cover and offer some sort of protection against rust, I've also used a trap dip similar to speed dip but water based.... They do help the traps blend in and look less conspicuous, and protect them to a point... Although the dip and spray do rub off to a degree with the spring action of the bodygrips... Quote Link to post
The one 8,405 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 ive spray painted my body grippers green and dipped my fenns in boiling oak leaves they come out really dark Quote Link to post
Holdaway 2 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 I have speed dipped body grips Ian, I find there is still a faint odour of tar on them but the action is quicker. I have also spray painted one with enamel spray paint which has the same effect but odourless. I will stick to spray painting them from now on, less hassle, quicker, and a touch up coat is all thats needed. I might try boiling one in oak leaves or similar at some point too just to see the effect. H Quote Link to post
RatSnatcher 0 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 I am having a good result with Lard or animal fat, I havnt got round to doing my fenns and body grips, but I have a job where I trap with victor pros on a farm, after having the traps out over the winter the Pro's were starting to rust and the wooden base was slightly warping, rather than use a preserver of any kind I got me hands on a 1lb of lard and dipped them in that for rats. I don't particuly like the idea of using petroleum based chemicals like speed dip, but the american trappers use it to good efect, Perhaps chalkwarren or snareman would care to answer if they found that targets were trap shy and what they use they would be better qualified to answer and it would be intereststing to hear, Perhaps a remake of "body grip basics" should be re done Quote Link to post
Rolfe 2 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 I never use anything on my spring traps other than a bit of clear candle wax or a light brushing with a vegetable type oil to keep them firing sweetly. I find if they are used regularly they soon take on that lovely darkish patina so beloved by trappers. In the past i have tried all methods.......including boiling in oak bark, walnut husks etc. and found it made little difference if any to the catch rate. Boiling though does certainly remove the oils and grease acquired during manufacture. Rolfe. Quote Link to post
OldTrapCollector 376 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Mine are untreated also but I have considered using speed dip (or a cheaper substitute) All those US pro-trappers must be onto something OTC Quote Link to post
IanB 0 Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Mine are untreated also but I have considered using speed dip (or a cheaper substitute) All those US pro-trappers must be onto something OTC I'm using the Formula One (Brown) at the minute... Quote Link to post
trapperman 474 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 i have sprayed some of mine with vauxhall leaf green auto paint works quite well no odour when dry, have heard that boiling in oak bark is good but havent tryed it. Quote Link to post
foxdropper 17,098 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 I understand that traps need protection from the elements to ensure a long working life but surely its the trap site that needs hiding rather than the trap itself to protect from stealing . Quote Link to post
IanB 0 Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Depends how you use them FD, they are better with a natural colour, although its not necessary, offers that bit of protection also... Them americans don't use big tunnels and what not on every trap and just place them on the runs and trails, they do use the occasional cubbies...To be honest I think the wooden tunnels hinder the bodygrips over here, I mean whos going to place cages/tunnels over every rabbit run when using bodygrips, its just not practical is it, you would need a pickup and trailer full unless you only pick away at the odd ones... but we got to stick to the law, always making life easier.............NOT Quote Link to post
kingkeeper21 2 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 iv never used anything on any off my traps apart from wood stain on my larsens never thourght about it really dint want any scent to be off putting. Quote Link to post
IanB 0 Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Just personal choice, its not needed... Quote Link to post
woodga 170 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Just personal choice, its not needed... i use a dipping paint and some times give them a quick spray of green just to brak up the shape a bit a bit dusty off the saw dust but it keeps the traps protected when you spay them Quote Link to post
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