Trap performance of the trapline mole trap

[earth-thrower 493]

The trapline is a trap im unfamiliar with.Im finding out more and more about it ,courtesy of this site. So im naturally curious about how effective it is against moles,compared to a duffus or talpex ? Any feedback appreciated. Cheers.

Edited May 15, 2012 by earth-thrower

[moley 115]

its a bit fiddly to set , but that could be lack of use or fat fingers, apart from that , its a good little trap and seems to kill nice and fast, handy on loose soil or along paving slabs

[longnetter 32]

As moley said handy for under patio slabs, paths and very good under the fabric used under decorative bark chippings .

Wouldn't use them for general everyday use tho.....take too long too set and check. I've also got a few No-Mols I use for the same purpose

[earth-thrower 493]

Cheers guys,and thanks for the tips, about situations where these traps can be applied.My brother who is in the states,sent me some No-mol traps, must have been about ten year ago now.I remember trying them out a couple of times,just for the novelty,and they did catch.I felt it was quite a strong trap,considering the design of it.I didnt set it according to the instructions though,i remember bunging just one in on a feed run,gambling on the mole coming out to feed or work,rather than returning back.I never anchored them with the canes either,i just replaced the cut out turf,back on top.