R.C. Best Traps LLC
the Original Designer of the Tube Trap and Shorty Tube trap
A Third Generation Family-Owned and Operated Business Located in Knox, Pennsylvania U.S.A.
Established in 1981
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The History Of the Tunnel Trap/Tube Trap
R.C. Best Original Tunnel Trap 1985
R.C. Best "The Original Tube Trap" 2024-Current
R.C. Best Original Tunnel Trap 1985
The R.C. Best Tunnel Trap was the very first ever Tunnel/Tube trap created in the United States of America Designed and manufactured by Robert C. Best. Originally was designed for mink and muskrat trapping, but later joined the nuisance control side of the trapping industry for eliminating pesky squirrels and rats. Hand-cut plastic pipe w
The R.C. Best Tunnel Trap was the very first ever Tunnel/Tube trap created in the United States of America Designed and manufactured by Robert C. Best. Originally was designed for mink and muskrat trapping, but later joined the nuisance control side of the trapping industry for eliminating pesky squirrels and rats. Hand-cut plastic pipe with the logo engraved in the pipe. Made with home-made benders that Robert designed himself, that are still being used in today's manufacturing of the trap.
R.C. Best Tube Trap
R.C. Best "The Original Tube Trap" 2024-Current
R.C. Best Original Tunnel Trap 1985
Robert C. Best took his same trap design as the Tunnel Trap but made some minor improvements on the type of material used to advance the product even further. Instead of using plastic pipe Robert started using 21-gauge Steel. He designed a safety feature for it as well, so people would feel comfortable while setting the trap. The trap is
Robert C. Best took his same trap design as the Tunnel Trap but made some minor improvements on the type of material used to advance the product even further. Instead of using plastic pipe Robert started using 21-gauge Steel. He designed a safety feature for it as well, so people would feel comfortable while setting the trap. The trap is engraved with the WCS and manufactured by R.C. Best Traps Knox, PA logo. The trap changed its name from being called the Tunnel Trap to the Tube Trap. We are no longer wholesaling to Wildlife Control Supplies.
R.C. Best "The Original Tube Trap" 2024-Current
R.C. Best "The Original Tube Trap" 2024-Current
R.C. Best "The Original Tube Trap" 2024-Current
This is our current R.C. Best Tube Trap and is now being sold at different retailers all over the U.S.A. The Tube trap is still designed the same, but it is now powder coated black and is engraved with R.C. Best Traps, U.S.A made, Knox, PA logo. Hand-constructed with Home-made benders. The Tube Trap ranks as one of the best lethal traps i
This is our current R.C. Best Tube Trap and is now being sold at different retailers all over the U.S.A. The Tube trap is still designed the same, but it is now powder coated black and is engraved with R.C. Best Traps, U.S.A made, Knox, PA logo. Hand-constructed with Home-made benders. The Tube Trap ranks as one of the best lethal traps in the United States of America for catching pesky Squirrels, rats, chipmunks, etc...
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The Original Tube Trap
The Original Mini Tube Trap
The Original Mini Tube Trap
The Original Tube Trap Primarily used to eliminate those pesky squirrels and rats. The shape of the trap is an attraction for the animal to want to run through it or hide in it. The tube trap is Designed with 21-guage steel, and is powder coated black to prevent rust so no need to paint it. This trap also features a safety hook, strike bar for instant kill, and has double torsion spring. Caution: "The Original Tube Trap" is a lethal trap so be very cautious of how you set it, and the placement of the trap.
The Original Mini Tube Trap
The Original Mini Tube Trap
The Original Mini Tube Trap
The Original Mini Tube Trap is designed for eliminating smaller nuisance rodents such as rats and chipmunks! This Trap works the same way as "The Original Tube Trap" and The "R.C. Best Shorty Tube Trap." This trap is designed for smaller locations and can be placed in areas that the larger tube's cannot. Powder coated black to prevent rust, this tube has the strength and durability to last a lifetime! This Trap has a safety latch that allows you to set it without worry. The Mini Tube has a double torsion spring that when the pan is triggered, it releases the strike bar for an instant kill. Caution: "The Original Mini Tube Trap" is a lethal trap so be very cautious of how you set it, and the placement of the trap.
Shorty Tube Trap
The Original Mini Tube Trap
R.C. Best A-Frame Cage Trap
The R.C. Best Shorty Tube Trap Primarily used to eliminate those pesky squirrels and rats. The shape of the trap is an attraction for the animal to want to run through it or hide in it. The tube trap is Designed with 21-guage steel, and is powder coated black to prevent rust so no need to paint it. The smaller version allows you to trap in places you might not be able to use the full size "The Original Tube Trap" for. This trap also features a safety hook, strike bar for instant kill, and has double torsion spring. Caution: The R.C. Best Shorty Tube Trap is a lethal trap so be very cautious of how you set it, and the placement of the trap.
R.C. Best A-Frame Cage Trap
R.C. Best Foothold Trap Setters
R.C. Best A-Frame Cage Trap
The A-Frame Cage Trap is the perfect trap for catching squirrels, rats, and small rabbits. It's called the A-Frame trap because the frame design resembles the letter A. The Trap is Made with Galvanized Steel cage wiring so it will not rust, and the frame of the trap is powder coated black for protection. The cage wiring is heavy duty and durable. The Trap has a large bait hook on the inside so when the animal pulls back on it, it releases the trigger for a safe catch. This trap also has a safety hook, which keeps the trap door open so you can bait it without the struggle. The Length of the trap is important for the safety of the animal because it won't catch them by the tail.
R.C. Best Yellow Safety Pin
R.C. Best Foothold Trap Setters
R.C. Best Foothold Trap Setters
Yellow Safety Pin is designed for body grip style traps and is like no other safety device on the market today. Comes complete with a lanyard and nickel-plated ring for attaching to a belt, basket, buttonhole, etc... The Body Grip Safety Pin is powder-coated (not painted) a bright yellow color so it cannot easily be lost in deep or dark water. This powder coating will prevent surface rust. The body grip safety pin can be used for any size body grip trap and is attached on top of the jaws keeping the trapper's hand completely out of the strike zone. This safety device will deliver years of service.
R.C. Best Foothold Trap Setters
R.C. Best Foothold Trap Setters
R.C. Best Foothold Trap Setters
These Foothold Trap Setters are designed to work on 1 1/2 Coil Spring traps all the way up to a number 3 Coil Spring Trap. They are made of heavy steel material for durability. They are designed to slide together so that they are easy to store and carry. They are powder coated a bright yellow so that they are easy to locate outside if you were to set them down, and for protection against rust.
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