Snaring suggestions.......

[Bristleback]

Have a ruck sack I carry my snares in, it's divided in the middle, cat snares on one side, coyote snares on the other, works great.

I need a pack for my snare supports, saw what Joel has in Blackfoot this summer. Wifey is quite a seamstress and been thinking about designing a longer narrow pack to wear bandalero style to carry my snare supports, free up my hands. I use lots of DHP's and want something for those places I hike in.....any thoughts or suggestions on what you like, prefer, dislike??

I'm thinking of heavy duct canvas,longer narrower style, single adjustable shoulder strap, with a durable liner in the bottom as to add life to the portion of the pack that will be supporting the bulk of the weight of the supports........even if you opt for the #9 wire alone for supports it would be nice to have a system to carry these......thoughts, ideas???
Thanks.

[thunderbolt]

Make something out of either 2 or 4 inch pvc. I made a couple stake holders out of 4 inch pvc and bolted it to my trapping box. I can carry a couple dozen stakes and it doesn't take up much room. I'm gonna make one to carry my snare supports also.

[Bristleback]

Hey D, how are you and Sherri and the little one??

I use the PVC in my truck, sure helps keep things organized.

I'm thinking of making something to "wear" to carry my supports into the field, so to speak...........say your headed into a section, taking 2 doz snares in with ya, put your supports in this thingy and go.

SIDE NOTE: huskerfan has already begged, pleaded to be the model for this, pictures will be forth coming once a proto type is in hand, you see he's dying to pose in a loin cloth and my newly designed pack...............remember, he's 200# of twisted steel n sex appeal........lol

[Corey]

Funny Guy...... LOL

[Ridgerunner]

BB ... Sounds like you have it pretty much figured out. In other words, something like an arrow quiver.

A little food for thought, in case you haven't thought of it, velcro loops might come into play for fastening to your pack system. Might also use velcro strap to cinch the top of the "quiver".

Just a couple of thoughts.

Ridge

PS ... I use 2" PVC on my ATV, but thats another ball game. For supports, I just use straight #9 (no DHP). I use the "V" shape at the bottom, and drive it into the ground with a slotted driver. At some locations, where available, I staple the #9 to an old stump, fencepost, log, etc.

[trappnman]

someone makes a bag exactly like you describe- not sure who- but have seen it and it looks like it would work great. Long tube with pockets that slings over your shoulder and can be out of the way or in front for use. Made of canvas.

[trapperjoemo]

You may want to have a soft pack, but a rigid floor in it. You might use a pvc cap on the bottom somehow.

[cameron2]

Bristleback:

Good luck with that snare pack thingmabob. Sounds like it would work.

I was glad you mentioned our Nebraskan snareman as being the model for this thing. He'll be glad to get his hands on one, no doubt, because right now he just carries his in a yellow bag. Here's a recent photo of him in his faded Nebraska red uniform for the folks to see the model of whom you speak.

[17HMR]

BB, PM Marty S. I think Bad dog on here he bought one that Steve is discribeing, Holds snares, and supports both and is able to strap to your chest or back.
Jeff

[Corey]

Didn't you like that white bag deallybob that our friend in Nevada used to carry his snare's in BB?

I took a picture of him the morning before we left to check traps that first day, i'll post it to jog your memory.

[cameron2]

Keep it up, Tractor Boy.

DK, here's your Huckleberry in his past modelling expose. Probably where you got the idea to use him this time.

[Corey]

Oh man Cameron, you didn't think that picture was in reference to you....did ya?? NO NO NO, I wasn't trying to imply or infer that in the least amigo.......sorry about the misunderstanding dude....

[bobCATching]

Oh my! Now I see why C2 wanted me to check this post out.

Those guys are carrying "rut" sacks.

[edge]

BB,

While I have no banana-hammock pix to share,I will share *this*.

I use a Polar Creel(there are 2 sizes,I have the larger size)it has 2 compartments for snares,a buttoned flap for quick links and such,and I pop-riveted a pice of 1 1/2 " flex pipe onto the strap for snare supports,very nice for run and gun sumer stuff.

Edge

[rk660]

Gene Loveless, out of WY, makes a "snare bag" of sorts about like your describing. Its bandelero style about 2 1/2' long to keep straight support wires in, has a large flap pouch for snares and smaller pouches for lure. About like a rifle scabboard with a sling with GI ammo pouches on it. Pro built from heavy canvas.

Gene designed it for cat snareing to keep hands free when climbing rimrock, but better access than a pack. Im an IDF medic bag fan myself, Gene said he didnt like the way they always hang in front of you on steep slopes while climbing and wanted something that stayed on your back in rough country. If I still worked that type of country his bag would be the ticket.

Gene sells his drags through J and M in MT so they might have them. Gene is president of WY TA last I knew and you should be able to get his number from the back of TPC in the association section.

[mostinterestingmanintheworld]

Rich,

That's the bag I have that Bristleback referred to in the first post.

Here's a couple of pics.







Joel

[JWarren]

You mean Gene Lovin?

[Ridgerunner]

EDGE ... "Banana Hammock" !!! ROTFLMAO!

[thebeav2]

Get yourself a back packing frame and you can add anything you want to It. It gives you great back support and with the waist band hook up It really takes away any strain due to carrying a load and gives you a hands free operation. You could add a length of PVC to carry your snare supports.
I set mine up for hauling beaver. I can lash the beaver to the frame and I have a bag hooked up to carry my snares lure and skinning gear. It sure makes a difference.

[rk660]

Yep JW, I mis-remembered his last name.