Every so often it’s interesting to speculate on just which three of the many modern traps we are so fortunate to have might do it all. It’s one of those questions that gets opinions flying thick and fast with points followed by counterpoints, not to mention all sorts of outlandish examples. Pure speculation, sure, and of course, who wants to be restricted to only three flavors? Still, it makes a trapper wonder…
WHY?
So, here’s the basic question: three traps to efficiently work a line. Sounds interesting, maybe even challenging. You would be surprised at the number of pros who keep the tool choice to just two or three, preferring to tweak their methods rather than run some of every trap size available. Long-hauler or short-liner alike, both find success with well-chosen steel that can take whatever comes along. Steel stringers all have favorites, the traps they reach for over and over with positive results. It might be a mix of styles, three alike or something bordering on mad genius. Regardless, we are creatures of habit and will use that which we feel comfortable and confident with. This can best be explained using the sports analogy of a Triple Play. But instead of bringing home all three bases, it’s about traps
