LONG SPRING / COIL SPRING

[agent]

Question #756
What's the difference in the 2 styles and where would I use each-
Again RATS Coyotes, Coon I will be purchasing some conibears for the rats but what about the other 2?

Tom You've created a monster here you know..

[tmrschessie]

Long spring like the name says has a spring extending from one (single long spring) or both sides (double long spring).

Coil spring spring traps have the springs "coiled" under the jaws of the the trap and attached to the frame with a piece of heavy wire.

Either style of trap if the correct size, will take the intended target animal. The coil springs are more "convenient" as they bed a little faster thus allowing you to get more steel out in less time. For holding power the double long spring is as good as most coil springs if you practice bedding the trap.

We discussed the size of trap for the intended target animal previously (trapping terminology, page two of the archives). So it boils down to your budget, the availability you have to used traps, and personal preference. I use both styles of traps and catch all of the above listed critters in them.

Oh and hopefully I don't create monsters, just good ethical trappers...LOL Tom

[yotekiller]

i like longsprings cause they bed easier but i want to try out some coilsprings but just for the smaller bed you have to make so i can get out more traps

[tmrschessie]

There you go Agent, two trappers two opinons....LOL Tom

[agent]

^Thank guys, That's why I like this site, Great Learning Information. pretty soon I'll look back on these questions I'm asking and laugh at myself, Which I'm starting to do now- Thanks again.