Duke 550 Pro Series Coil Spring Trap - Offset

51 Reviews

I've added a total of (21) Duke 550 Pro Series traps to my line. I really like the quality of how these are made. I added a middle crunch proof swivel which is not necessary, just a personal preference. I also adjusted the pans to around 3 lbs of pan tension by slightly bending the dogs with a trappers bender where necessary, as well as adjusted the pans to sit flat after tweaking the dogs. Not much is needed, and these can be used without fine tuning them. On the first night running the Duke 550 traps, I caught a nice female coyote using Caven's Hiawatha Valley Predator Bait, Dobbins Tri-Nitro Lure, and coyote urine with a dirt hole set. The trap held the animal perfectly. These are outstanding traps for the price!

Well made 550 trap. Great function works as described.

I’m giving 4 stars as a current rating because I received the traps in excellent condition and very timely delivery.

I have not had the opportunity to use the traps yet! Therefore cannot provide a complete and final review. I will when I have used the traps.

The traps themselves are excellent quality, solidly made and should function fine.

They awesome, works great easy to setup, one thing I do not like. ; made in China; 😫

Very well built trap. Ready to go right out the box, no modifications need. I've been running these traps for two seasons now and I have to say I am very pleased with their performance.

I love how well these traps work. Easy to bed and they come night latch. The pan tension is set a little high for my liking 5-6 lbs. But slight modification and pan tension is set where I want them 3-4 lbs.

Workes great for coyotes and small wolves

Great trap for the money. Trap was pretty well ready to go from the start. Was able to set the bulk of my Duke-550 line with no adjustment to the pan or dog. Have already caught numerous coyotes and 7 bobcats in the first ~3 weeks of season. Duke-550 line is maybe 15ish traps.

These traps are easy to use, even for someone who doesn't know anything about trapping. I lost a bunch of chickens to some coyotes, and decided to exact revenge. I did not follow any of the normal trapping prep. I just left a dead bird and placed the trap in front of the entrance hole. Not covered, not de-scented. No other bait. I had too long of a chain for the trap (something I didn't think about until after half the run was destroyed) I basically did everything wrong and got lucky. But the MOST AMAZING part was seeing how the trap held on to the paw. In my opinion and especially after seeing the camera footage, I do not know how the trap held on! There was so much play in the anchor point to the trap that I would have surely thought a running pull would have worked. If not that, then the leverage given over boards. In the end I found him 3 hours later. This is a wonderful trap!

Could not be happier with the purchase of these traps. Caught a coyote within the first 36 hours of setting these new traps. Lots of features of this trap make it ideal for setting in inclement weather (night latch, chain swivel, heavy duty design, etc.). Pan tension on each trap after dyeing and waxing was ~3.5 to 4 pounds and easy to set. Chain length mentioned in other reviews was not a problem when used with disposable cable stake and quick release. I will be adding more of these to my trapline soon.

Heavy duty and I love the night latch

Great trap I wished we had them when I was younger. I think this is the best trap I have ever owned. It is to bad furs are so low in prices.

Awsome trap. 99 over all. Caught a red fox on the first night. Not super easy on red fox. Cut skin a little bit.

Very pleased with these traps. Good quality and tough. Well made. Not as much work for these traps to be ready as normal, user friendly.

Great trap. Don’t know why I have not swapped to these from regular coil spring traps.

I own alot of traps and when you step up to the professional traps it is amazing. The only trap I will ever use from now on!

Great trap for a reasonable price. Pretty tough trap. I have been very pleased with this traps performance. Considerably less expensive than similar traps

Love it , using for drowning sets for beavers, easy on non target animals, still enough holding power .

Just an all-around beefy tank of a trap love the cast of Jaws basically the same as MB 550 except I love the bigger square pan

I love these trap they are built like a rock. I will be ordering more of them.

Just got my order today everything looks good the 550 look like a good trap going to use it for coyotes like the night latch

these are perfect size for trapping bob cats and fox, made great and very durable

Caught my first coyote with this trap. Night latch is a must.

I’m giving 4 stars just because I haven’t used the Duke 550 yet. It certainly appears to be well built and able to handle western New York coyotes. Only time will tell.

My go to trap for almost everything I trap from raccoons to coyotes. Ready to go with no modifications.

Easy to set, and already on my trap line!

Trap seems very well built and assembled. All parts are strong. This trap seems beefier than any of my others. I’m excited to get it set out!

These traps are sturdy and strong.

Works great. Easy trigger. Great construction

Nice looking traps! Big pan also. Easy to use just needs a little tweeking for your preference and it’s ready to go after dying and waxing