Duke Dogproof traps

[coonreaper]

I had purchased some duke dogproof traps for coon early in the season and for my standards have had pretty good success. I baited them with sardines or tuna. I was wondering if anyone else had any suggestions of baits to use for the next year's trapping season? The only bad thing that I can say about them is that the spring may  be too strong and it usually breaks the raccoons foot. I have already caught a huge raccoon paw but no coon. that was verry upsetting lol. any extra tips with these traps would be greatly appreciated.

[Leglifter]

Smoked trout scraps, ground and mixed with sweet and sour sauce for a binder.
Coon love it

[coonreaper]

oh ok thanks that sounds like a good idea. does it have to be a whole trout or can it be scraps from after i catch and eat the fish? like the bones and chuch?

[coonreaper]

meant to say such on the previouse reply**

[Leglifter]

I just use the skin, bones, and fins for coon bait.
The rest, I eat!!!

[coonreaper]

Ok thanks. I do alot of trout fishin and that'll be a good way to utalize the whole catch from the fish.

[cooncrazy]

put a marshmellow under the trigger,then smear peanuttbutter on the rim of the trap.
sounds like a dog or coyote got your coon, these traps don't break the skin,let alone the leg.

[jeremybrua]

all duke traps have very strong springs.  but if you are having problems with broken legs i would say its from them rolling and twisting off.  add a swivel or two to the chain.  marshmallow fluff and strawberry jello mix makes a good bait.  if you trapping private land paint your traps white.  this will add to eye appeal.