Beginners series 4: part 2

How to Modify Coyote traps. Duke and Bridger

[@ozark_trapper]

I like duke traps. I live 5.5 hrs from duke trap company. I made the trip yesterday. I went after duke #2 offset 4 coil dogless. And duke pro 850. I plaining on going to all Duke 2 dogless traps. I have mb and brigder traps also. I am fixing to laminate the duke dogless traps.

[@asherbros.outdoors5452]

I love Duke's traps! I've used them all my 'career.'

[@TrappingTheMitten-JohnHowell]

I just found your Channel, and subscribed, this is the information I've been looking for

[@CoyoteAcademy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@OutdoorMike]

Any other Trap mod videos would be great!

[@CoyoteAcademy]

Working on it

[@CoffeyOutdoors]

i like my Duke #2 square jaw traps. They hold great, nice video

[@tomriblett2979]

I use Bridger #2 and #3 fully modified. I use the stock dog till it get bent and they do....then I put on the Bob Custer "Top Dog" Have not had a coyote bend one of them.

[@jutnjenrasmussen8637]

Nice looking traps no matter which one you choose. Great vid bro! New sub here. 👍

[@CoyoteAcademy]

Thanks for the sub!

[@barryrowland2095]

I have modified duke’s # 3 traps and they are bad boys.

[@CoyoteAcademy]

Absolutely

[@kimthompson2714]

Good video, I learned some stuff. Question, any advantage or disadvantage with lamination in regards to inside lam vs. outside lam?

[@CoyoteAcademy]

An advantage in regards to that would be if your state required a certain inside jaw spread and you needed to meet that requirement, then you could put inside lamination on your trap.That would give you a shorter distance and potentially help you meet that requirement. Another solution would be hooking the jaw tips. This also cuts down on jaw spread width.

[@patrappingandoutdoors2210]

Thanks for sharing I mostly use Bridger #2 but I do have duke #3 and #4 what's really the difference between duke #2 and Bridger #2 I see they look almost the same but I'm pretty sure Bridger has stronger springs my #2 Bridger's 4 coil are harder to set them my duke #4

[@CoyoteAcademy]

Good stuff

[@raydowdy6914]

Whats wrong with the dog that comes with the pan? Also what kind of dog was it you used

[@CoyoteAcademy]

Rod style dog. I like them better because of the durability. That is my opinion

[@John-ls6hz]

Check those D rings on those Dukes mine were only crimped on...not welded.

[@CoyoteAcademy]

Duke will send you the replacement d rings for free. Just FYI

[@John-ls6hz]

@@CoyoteAcademy not to worry I fixed them ....wicked strong little trap.Just something that needs to be checked

[@davetoms63]

Duke 550s are cheaper then these 2 modified and are coyote ready. I've not had a pull out or a popped jaw. I'm converting my entire line to 550s and 650s

[@CoyoteAcademy]

I have nothing against the 550s, and agree they are ready to rock and roll. I’m converting my entire line to the NO BS Jrs

[@davetoms63]

@@CoyoteAcademy I have 6 of them, very solid traps

[@jpsflock]

I have some Duke 3s what paws I trip pan would suggest I get for those.

[@CoyoteAcademy]

“PIT-13”

[@TrappingTheMitten-JohnHowell]

What is the benefit of the rod style dog versus a flat style?

[@CoyoteAcademy]

The durability is better with the rod style

[@justme4172]

Why do you laminate the jaws ?

[@CoyoteAcademy]

Increases surface area of the jaw.

[@justme4172]

@@CoyoteAcademy So it’s easier on the predators leg/foot ?

[@joshmounce1520]

Will the 9C pan work or are they too big?

[@CoyoteAcademy]

I can’t say for a #2 but I did put the oversized pit pan on my duke #4s and they have been fantastic

[@brandonmcdowell6537]

What's the length on the rod style dog

[@CoyoteAcademy]

Original rod style dog. 2 and 1/16”

[@mariolopez-ri8wd]

you are write why spend money that is not needed i dont see any problems do in it your way .I will do my duke that way good video

[@jackriley5974]

As Sgt. Schultz said, "Very interesting, but stupid!"

[@CoyoteAcademy]

Haha “stupid is as stupid does”

[@jack0903]

Dukes look good but there cheaply made. I get bridger now.

[@dennisdial7872]

To many sharp edges