Pete's Sleepy Creek Liquid Trap Dye

This liquid logwood-type dye does a nice job of dying the traps. Pete's Sleepy Creek Liquid Trap Dye comes in an 8-ounce bottle and is mixed with 5 gallons of water. Once the trap dye and the water is mixed bring the solution to a boil then back it down to a simmer and simmer the traps in the dye solution for an hour. This will produce an odor free and protective shield to your traps. Generally, it will dye about 4 dozen traps. 

Why is dying your traps necessary?

Protects against rust - without treatment the traps will rust by nature over time. A little rust is needed to make the dye stick to the trap but left untreated rust can keep the traps from performing properly. 

Scent Control - Dying traps can help lock in the steel scent.

Increased lifespan - Traps that are treated will last much longer than those that aren't. 

Camouflage - Dying your traps will help blend into the soil. 

Better performance - Rust can cause parts to not perform properly causing a misfire or loss of a catch.

Directions:

1. Start with a large pot to heat.

2. Boil 5 gallons of water for every bottle of liquid dye.

3. Pour the liquid dye into the boiling water - turn heat down to a simmer

4. Add your traps and let them simmer for about 1 hour. (We like to use a piece of wire or coat hanger to tie a few traps together for easier retrieving out of the pot. Make sure the traps remain fully submerged. Add more water if needed.

5. After an hour, pull them out and hang them up to dry. Proceed with waxing if choosing to wax.