Formula One Trap Dip

Why I use and how to use Newt Sterling’s Formula One trap dip

[@jamesdarrow4675]

Todd thanks for your teaching on this old trade it's wonderful, keep teaching

[@learysink150]

Been using Newt's F1 for years, use the brown for snares and water traps for beaver, use black for my land traps for coyotes. if one gets messed up, I pull it wash it off, dip it again in F1 and its ready the next day with no odors.

[@coyotewacker]

It’s Always interesting to me to hear others trappers opinions, on things … Thanks For Sharing,Goodluck Out There

[@danielzimmerman9220]

Great informational video Todd!

[@WildAboutBeingOutdoors]

Liked the video Todd. I never used that stuff, But I did hear good stuff about it. I do the old school dying & wax I've been doing that since it's 81. One year I did use the speed dip that you use gasoline with and my catches went way down and they were sticky. Love watching your videos 👍🏻.. How can I go about getting a shirt or hat of yours ?

[@toddstrohecker]

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[@bushman7523]

Hey Todd , took you’re advice on the Formula 1 dip. Traps came out looking fantastic. Thanks for the video. Another question Todd how do you hook your toggle on mink traps to the end of you’re chain.

[@toddstrohecker]

I squeeze the loop shut in a bench vise

[@thehammerstraplineproducts]

Nice video Todd!

[@JosephVitacco]

I’m in Pa. Do you know of a place in Pa where I can buy Formula One or must I order online? Thanks!

[@toddstrohecker]

There will be some at the convention. Are you coming?

[@JosephVitacco]

@@toddstrohecker I usually see you at the Newville show but I might make the show this week as well.

[@gregorytierney3691]

Todd, you did not say to much about your trap cleaning process prior to dipping. Is a good power wash sufficient?

[@toddstrohecker]

Correct. All I do is power wash and re-dip

[@stephenpickard3150]

Been thinking of trying this on mine. Thanks. Brown does snares well?

[@toddstrohecker]

Yes. It’s a great color.

[@t.r.martin8947]

Sounds pretty easy,does it remove all the odors like boiling does?

[@gregdazer8395]

Do use anything after F1? Like a full metal jacket or such.

[@toddstrohecker]

Nope, just a coat or two of F1

[@toddbollinger278]

If your traps were previously waxed, would you boil them first to remove the old wax? When you say you dip new traps about 4 times, does that mean you dip them 4 times in a row or do you let them dry completely before you dip them again? Do you hang your traps outside with airflow to dry or just hang them inside your trappers shed?

[@toddstrohecker]

Yes, you should remove the old wax. Let the dry in between dippings. I do it in the shed but it would go faster if they had air.

[@edwardshiffer9516]

Todd have you ever used muriatic acid to clean up your traps? Thanks for the info........

[@toddstrohecker]

No. Only to remove zinc plating from chain, etc.

[@rodgerb.439]

Just got done dying my traps, can I dip them now with the F1?

[@toddstrohecker]

Yes, it will work over dye (but won’t stick to wax).

[@1American4thepeople]

What’s your favorite mink trap?

[@toddstrohecker]

Victor #2 square jaw

[@MrOutdoorExperience]

I know Formula One has brown,white and black dip. I got brown does this make a difference when used on Duke and MB 550's ?

[@toddstrohecker]

It’s a little more translucent but is basically the same

[@toddstrohecker]

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[@wjspade]

Wait a minute… there aren’t any racecars in this video🤔

[@wjspade]

😆

[@wildlifeservice1572]

Do not use it is high acid water