Author Topic: First Crack at a new product for forum members. (Read 1583 times)

Bogmaster · « **on:** September 26, 2005, 10:01:30 AM »

I have been working with Bill Duke to get some single spring 160s made.This has taken me over 2 years to get them to do it.Tomorrow I get the traps---these will not be available anywhere else.I am running a test for them to see how well they sell.If they go over well,they will be put into production,probably next year.
I will only be getting 50 dozen,so if you are interested get ahold of me right away.
I will be home till wednesday night of this week,September 28th,then I will be heading for the Illinois state convention.I will be taking some of these traps to this convention.
I will be back home a week from today,October 3rd.

Prices run-- $36.00 per half dozen or $62.95 a dozen
Shipping and handling charges in the lower 48 states is $7.90 for orders under $40.00
$11.90 for orders from $40.00 to $100.00
$18.90 for orders over $100.00
If interested pm me or call me at (651)436-2539
Tom

Bogmaster · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2005, 09:03:44 AM »

Shipment just arrived,they look nice.
47 1/2 dozen left.If you are interested,don't wait--get ahold of me soon.
Tom

Bogmaster · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2005, 05:06:14 PM »

46 1/2 dozen to go.
Tom

RayA · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2005, 03:54:55 AM »

Haa Tom
could ya hold me 1/2 doz a those Ive got some traps sold money hasnt got here yet though. will let ya know asap RayA

Bogmaster · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2005, 01:24:43 AM »

Will do,Ray.
Tom

Bogmaster · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2005, 07:47:07 AM »

44 dozen left.
Tom

Mallard · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2005, 06:20:01 AM »

Looking forward to the traps! thanks Tom

foxtail · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2005, 12:55:01 PM »

No offense, but why would anyone want them?

I can't see them as being any less worthless than the old 210's.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2005, 06:20:41 PM »

Well I most certainly do take offense.I worked for 2 years to get these traps.They are excellent traps for rats and mink.They fit wide muskrat runs perfectly,they also provide a larger kill area for bottom edge sets.
2 of my adc customers have purchased them for rats and mink,and they will do double duty on woodchucks.
Many ,many rat trappers are using 160s and cussing having to screw around with that second spring.
I knew what I was doing,when I had these produced,If I had had these traps 4 weeks ago,I would be out of them now.
No offense foxtail lol---but I do for the most part ,know what I am doing.
Tom

Bogmaster · « **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2005, 05:29:16 AM »

Bill, your traps were in the mail yesterday.You may get them tomorrow.Please let me know when they arrive.
Thank you, Tom

poncho97 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 06, 2005, 06:31:35 AM »

if anyone has any doubt about the usefullness of these traps just try them and u will see that they are golden, especially under the ice. i cut the extra spring off a bunch of my 160s and even some 220s. i use these routinely for mink and rats and have no complaints. i used to use 110s but when i switched to the bigger traps i caught more and bigger rats not to mention mink and yes the females too! the only difference is that wether wet or dry sey i jump-start the trigger; if you dont know what that is it means to set the trap w trigger already half fired w play in the trigger and i always set the trigger on bottom w wires spread for dry set. to catch the females simply pinch a tuft of grass on ground either side of trigger they will try to jump the trigger and fire it w chest or hips; the mink is not nearly as agile in the air and the slightest hit fires the jumpstarted trap. these are also quite an asset in bottom edge sets. hope duke puts these into production Bog- please post if they ever decide to do the same w 220s

Bogmaster · « **Reply #11 on:** October 06, 2005, 07:23:48 AM »

Poncho,they will probably put the 160 in production if I sell these traps in short order.My problem is,they got to me just as my convention season was ending.
I guess I will have to put them in my Trapper and Predator caller ad.They should fly then.
As far as a single spring 220 goes,I have my doubts--as I said before ,it took me 2 years to get these.And I was pushing it.
Tom

Mallard · « **Reply #12 on:** October 06, 2005, 07:45:52 AM »

Can't tell you how many times I wish I had a single spring 160 in the past, but didn't want to sacrifice a perfectly good double spring that I use on coon trails. Now I'll some 160 SS water line traps!!

Bogmaster · « **Reply #13 on:** October 11, 2005, 08:00:22 AM »

If you guys have been delaying,in ordering this trap---don't.
I just placed them in my Trapper and Predator ad for next month.They will go quickly.
If you want some,now is the time to order.
Tom

Paul Ellsworth · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2005, 08:47:34 AM »

I don't personally have a use for them, I don't do much water trapping but would love to have any extra 160 springs that are just laying around.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #15 on:** October 25, 2005, 11:35:59 AM »

Paul,welcome to the forum.These traps were specially made for me,with one spring.Sorry no springs were taken off for these traps.
Tom

Paul Ellsworth · « **Reply #16 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:21:28 PM »

Thanks Tom I was referring to Poncho97 cutting the springs off. What I am looking for is stronger springs for my 120's to use them for dryland coon trapping with buckets. Since we are limited to a 5" spread on land here in Missouri.

poncho97 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2005, 09:15:42 AM »

paul im sorry but all i do with them is save them and when the first spring gets weak or damaged i replace it and it doesnt cost me anything sounds crazy i know but works great

Mallard · « **Reply #18 on:** December 07, 2005, 05:27:45 AM »

Nice BE mink traps indeed! 15.75" additional surface area in the trap opening vs a 110. Gotta love that. Almost like they were made for underwater minking. A 110 gets glogged up after a few days, but these traps still have a nice inviting opening. I've had my sample order set for 2 checks and allready see that I need a few more.

Bobber · « **Reply #19 on:** December 14, 2005, 07:02:12 AM »

:-D These are NICE! I will set them for rats and mink as soon as I can break away from this work. Alway liked 160's as an all around trap for rats , mink and coon, but couldn't bring myself to pull off that extra spring for just the convinence in the underwater sets. Hope Duke continues making them.

Bobber · « **Reply #20 on:** January 01, 2006, 12:59:16 PM »

Well I finally was able to get out. Tom, these Duke single sping 160's are muskrat machines! Just got done using my intial order of six of these the past couple of days for rats while beaver trapping and they were great! I really wished I had more of them to use. Also the 160 stabilizers worked very well. Will get more as soon as I can afford them. I may give up using those 110's altogether.