After countless request I have finally come out with the best pan possible for the Bridger 1.5.
This pan is much heavier than the factory pan, made from heavy 14 gauge steel. No adjustments are needed as the pans come ready to bolt on your Bridger 1.5's.
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Advantages:
Over-sized Pan - Larger surface area than a stock 1.5 pan (see photos for comparison).
Made of Heavier Steel than the factory Bridger Pans: 14 gauge steel will hold up to all the abuse a Raccoon or Otter can put this pan through (see photos for comparison).
Easy to Replace! Take the old pan off, and this pan fits right in its place with no adjustments needed. Uses the factory machine screw and lock nut.
This is a direct replacement for the factory pan, and uses the factory hardware to install.
A few tricks to install the pan...
- Use a screwdriver to unscrew the machine screw all the way out. It will come out, and work its way over the spring when doing this.
- When installing the Wild River Pan- do the same in reverse! Screw the machine screw in all the way with a screwdriver.
- Because of some variation in the Bridgers, and the heavier weight of the Wild River pan some traps will need a little adjustment. This can include a little tension on the pan by the machine screw, or bending the tip of the dog up slightly to keep the trap working properly.