Speed dip?

[skhoser]

I dipped some Bridger #3's in speed dip and premium gas 2 weeks ago. I went by the directions on the can.
Been doing some research and there seems to be alot of guys having issues with lingering odor from gas resulting in dig ups or refusals. Looking for advise or past experiences from some of the trapping veterans out there.
I'd like to get them waxed and buried in the ground shortly so if I need to do something else I'd like some opinions.

[kingrat]

I always did them in the heat of summer and never had any issues. I think you'll be fine

[Marty S]

If you don't like the dip, I have been told you can always soak in gas to get it off??? I think it might not come off in tight places very good but maybe it all just disolves???

You could try one to see if works. Scrubbing might help.

I boil and wax my canine traps. All of the serious Western USA ADC coyote trappers do so - boil-dye-wax, so that should tell you something. Boil to dye, de-scent and then remove trap, let drip dry and dip in liquid wax until trap warms back up to wax temp and hang.

The hot weather summer dip method would be the only way I would try the gas dip, if I had to. I would be far more inclined to use FMJ dip.

Dips work well in areas with minimal trapping/ADC pressure and MAX coyote populations, in fact all methods work real good in such areas. Add a significant percentage of cagey coyotes into the equation and it is important to do it right, the first time!!!

and then there's the salt people...

[Big Grey Wolf]

You might try camp fuel/white gas. It is much cleaner naphtha with no additives and should have less odour.

[sammy1]

I have mixed gas and campstove fuel naptha in Speed Dip neither had an issue of decline. I do rub whatever bait I am using all over the trap just before placing in box though.
I have also used spraypaint in brown and green combo.

I am wondering all a person is doing is preventing the trap from rusting what are the thoughts on WD40. A bit sweeter smell.

May be the only way is to give it a try!!!! Thoughts , would it be cheaper?

[Marty S]

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maybe its be kind to animals day?

[pikeslayer22]

Originally Posted by sammy1

i have mixed gas and campstove fuel naptha in speed dip neither had an issue of decline. I do rub whatever bait i am using all over the trap just before placing in box though.
I have also used spraypaint in brown and green combo.

I am wondering all a person is doing is preventing the trap from rusting what are the thoughts on wd40. A bit sweeter smell.

May be the only way is to give it a try!!!! Thoughts , would it be cheaper?

wow,

[HunterDave]

Originally Posted by sammy1

I have mixed gas and campstove fuel naptha in Speed Dip neither had an issue of decline. I do rub whatever bait I am using all over the trap just before placing in box though.
I have also used spraypaint in brown and green combo.

I am wondering all a person is doing is preventing the trap from rusting what are the thoughts on WD40. A bit sweeter smell.

May be the only way is to give it a try!!!! Thoughts , would it be cheaper?

I don’t know much about trapping with footholds but isn’t the idea to make the trap scent free? Wouldn’t any scent on the trap cause the critter to avoid or dig it up?

From what i’ve Read, naphtha/camp fuel is a better choice than gas to use.