Description
The Duke #1.5 Coil Spring Foot Trap is an industry-standard choice for trappers targeting medium-sized furbearers. Balancing a compact frame with increased holding power, this trap is widely used for its versatility in both land and water sets.
Key Features
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Versatile Sizing: The 4.75-inch jaw spread is the ideal "middle-ground" size, making it effective for a wide range of species from large muskrats and raccoons to mink and fox.
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Enhanced Spring Strength: Equipped with two heavy-duty coil springs, this model provides the speed and closing force necessary to fire through various types of trap bedding or shallow water.
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Durable Steel Construction: Built with a reinforced steel frame and jaws designed to maintain their shape and performance over multiple seasons of use.
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Adjustable Trigger System: Features a reliable dog-and-pan assembly that can be easily adjusted to the desired tension, ensuring a consistent and predictable release.
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Secure Anchoring: Comes with a factory-attached machine link chain and swivel to manage animal lunges and reduce the risk of escape or equipment damage.
Technical Specifications
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Target Species: Raccoon, Fox, Mink, and Muskrat
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Jaw Spread: 4 3/4 inches
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Springs: 2 Coil Springs
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Jaw Type: Standard Steel Jaws
Application Note
The #1.5 is a favorite for raccoon "pocket sets" along creek banks and fox "dirt hole" sets. Its size makes it easy to bed firmly in the ground while providing enough jaw height to clear the foot and secure a solid grip.
