solway mk6 spring trap

[trapperman 474]

has anyone used the solway mk6 spring trap for rabbits

 

i have 30 mk6 fenns but need more, i have had a bad experience buying some cheaper traps before but the solway trap has been approved for use in the uk.

 

they are a couple of pounds cheaper but if theyre not up to scratch i will stick with the fenns.

 

if anyone can share their thoughts on the solway trap that would be great.

 

cheers.

[120-2 8]

I have a few, very strong springs. They had a few problems with the first batch I think, but mine seem ok.

[120-2 8]

Here is a couple of pics Solway Mk6

 

 

[trapperman 474]

i dont think that rabbit likes them much.

 

good pics.

[aaronpigeonplucker 32]

nice pics! witch is more effective on rabbits? spring traps like fenns and that trap or snares?

[120-2 8]

I use a mixture of Fenn Mk6, Springer No6 and Solway Mk6 , bodygrips and snares. All are good in different situations.

[trapperman 474]

nice pics! witch is more effective on rabbits? spring traps like fenns and that trap or snares?

i suppose it depends on how good you are at snaring, i havent had enough experience with snares to call myself anywhere near a pro but i get o.k results, if on a job i have access to the burrows i like to hole trap with mk6, if set right they catch any rabbit going in or out you can also catch rabbits in wire tunnels in fences etc:

[OldTrapCollector 377]

They might, initially, look like the cheaper Chinky copies but the new batch of Solway traps are stamped SOLWAY No4 and SOLWAY No6 on the plate to avoid any confusion.

 

The springs are incredibly strong and they kill well.

 

OTC

[trapperman 474]

I use a mixture of Fenn Mk6, Springer No6 and Solway Mk6 , bodygrips and snares. All are good in different situations.

what are the springers like and where do you get them from are they cheaper than fenns.

 

i know i sound tight but there is a credit crunch you know?

[Axholme Ferreter 0]

I bought ten Solway Mk6s last year to try. The traps initially look OK and appear to compare well with Springer and Fenn traps in respect of the spring strength etc. However the design is slightly different and out of the first 6 rabbits I caught with these traps 5 were still alive in the trap!! I contacted Solway who were indifferent about the matter. The guy even stated that he would not personally use the traps himself to catch rabbits and that they were intended more for use on mink and they had had no complaints about them. He did say however that they were looking at modifying the traps though so I hope they have done that as the traps I have are totally inhumane. Did not offer to replace the traps I had bought though. Stick to Fenns and you know where you are with them.

All the best

AF

[moley 115]

I use a mixture of Fenn Mk6, Springer No6 and Solway Mk6 , bodygrips and snares. All are good in different situations.

what are the springers like and where do you get them from are they cheaper than fenns.

 

i know i sound tight but there is a credit crunch you know?

 

i got a sample solway mk 6 and it was certainly strong , but there were issues with the design that i did not like and the trap only held and did not kill rabbits , i hope they have bin improved

[Temujin 0]

I've just got some Fenn Mk6's from John B, good traps, good price and damn good service... recommend you talk to him as the price will depend on how many you buy....

[DUCKWING 302]

I SEEM TO REMEMBER A THREAD ON THIS SUBJECT A WHILE AGO ........

 

PROBABLY WORTH TRAWLING BACK IN THE PAGES

 

FROM WHAT IVE SEEN THE KILLING BARS HAVE A GAP IN THEM WHERE AS THE FENNS DONT , THE PICTURE IN THE THREAD IS OF A YOUNG CONEY .......... A BIT DIFFERENT WITH A HEALTHY 5 1/2 POUNDER IN IT !

AS FOR MINK ........... WELL ............. IVE BEEN RUNNING A TRAPLINE THIS WINTER AND ..... EVERY ......... MK6 FENN HAS BEEN IN THE WATER ON A DROWNING LINE WITH THE CATCH ........ WHICH TELLS ME EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR EFFECTIVENESS ON MINK

 

ALL THE BEST

 

 

DUCKWING

[trapperman 474]

I SEEM TO REMEMBER A THREAD ON THIS SUBJECT A WHILE AGO ........

 

PROBABLY WORTH TRAWLING BACK IN THE PAGES

 

FROM WHAT IVE SEEN THE KILLING BARS HAVE A GAP IN THEM WHERE AS THE FENNS DONT , THE PICTURE IN THE THREAD IS OF A YOUNG CONEY .......... A BIT DIFFERENT WITH A HEALTHY 5 1/2 POUNDER IN IT !

AS FOR MINK ........... WELL ............. IVE BEEN RUNNING A TRAPLINE THIS WINTER AND ..... EVERY ......... MK6 FENN HAS BEEN IN THE WATER ON A DROWNING LINE WITH THE CATCH ........ WHICH TELLS ME EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR EFFECTIVENESS ON MINK

 

ALL THE BEST

 

 

DUCKWING

i have looked at some posts on this subject from some time ago whilst waiting for replies.

 

some positive some not, i have wasted money before so think i will stick with fenns have never seen a negative post on them.

 

duckwing what is a drowning line? (i dont do much mink work)

[120-2 8]

A drowning line is not legal over here but they probaly have different laws to us in Ireland.

 

Also the company that make Springers, A.B Country Products are investing more money and resources into trap design and strength than Fenn & Co. I think when the new EU legislation comes in the killing time on all but a few traps will need improving.