First I've ever heard of the name. I can attest to the Dukes I have were all weak in the frame and needed base plates welded on the bottom, and the cross frames needed a bead of weld. In fairness, the Victor 1.5's I bought were as weak in the frame and some ears broke off where the jaws are mounted. They welded back together ok, but it shouldn't have happened. Some new Duke B.G. traps I bought a few years ago and put aside broke the welds when I took them out to use a few days back. Brand new, never used just POP ! ! ! and the welds broke trying to set them
Most of my traps are Dukes, as they are pretty much the only brand available near me and are cheap. But they are as thin and flimsy as you can make a trap, should have invested in Bridgers at least.
After welding a flat base plate with D- ring they're properly stiffened up and after adjusting the dog and pan they're decent And at least one crunch proof swivel. The swivel is the best practical advice I've ever gotten from experienced trappers. And anchoring any trap as if you anticipate godzilla stepping in it. Always.
First I've ever heard of the
name.
I can attest to the Dukes I
have were all weak in the frame and needed base plates
welded on the bottom, and
the cross frames needed a
bead of weld.
In fairness, the Victor 1.5's
I bought were as weak in the
frame and some ears broke
off where the jaws are mounted. They welded back
together ok, but it shouldn't
have happened.
Some new Duke B.G. traps
I bought a few years ago
and put aside broke the
welds when I took them out
to use a few days back.
Brand new, never used just
POP ! ! ! and the welds broke
trying to set them
Most of my traps are Dukes, as they are pretty much the only brand available near me and are cheap. But they are as thin and flimsy as you can make a trap, should have invested in Bridgers at least.
After welding a flat base plate
with D- ring they're properly
stiffened up and after adjusting
the dog and pan they're decent
And at least one crunch proof
swivel. The swivel is the best
practical advice I've ever gotten
from experienced trappers.
And anchoring any trap as if
you anticipate godzilla stepping
in it. Always.