#3 is a great trap for a front foot catch, but front foot setting often ends up with misses. #3 traps are less than ideal for back foot catches. If you use them, make certain you have sufficient water depth for drowning or on a front foot, you won't be treating your animal right.
Much better are the big traps. They are a walk in the park and misses are massively reduced. To-85, MB-750, Bridger #5, etc. The dogless traps have the advantage, zero kick outs, but the dogged traps really aren't that bad to set and use, easier in fact. You will hold your back foot catches steadily with the big traps, therefore you will need increased water depth to deal with those back footers.
Do note, I am talking open water.
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