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Post by CoonDuke on May 18, 2004 6:12:43 GMT -6
For the cable stakers...which do you prefer and why?
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Post by dj88ryr on May 18, 2004 6:17:40 GMT -6
Split rings hands down. Easiers to use, no tools reguired, no threads to clean mud out of, I sold all of my quik links and went with split rings last year, I love em.
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Post by TimW on May 18, 2004 6:21:30 GMT -6
I planned on using the split rings for the exact reason DJ mentioned. I bet they both work good, but to much else to worry about with the Quick Links.
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Post by Stef on May 18, 2004 7:30:26 GMT -6
My friend lost a couple of yotes with the large cattle split rings.
Sold all mine a month and half ago ;D
Anyway, I was not using them.
Quick link are the way to go for me.
Stef
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Post by CoonDuke on May 18, 2004 7:34:39 GMT -6
I suppose when talking about quick links, stainless is the only way to go.
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Post by Stef on May 18, 2004 7:36:57 GMT -6
Too expensive for me StainDuke.
I waxed them so they can last.
Stef
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Post by dj88ryr on May 18, 2004 8:03:35 GMT -6
Edge a coin will work, even a knife blade, if you are still allowed to carry sharp objects. Heck I don't know why you wouldn't....Take away the knife and Edge will find a way to impale himself on something ;D
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Post by lynxcat on May 18, 2004 8:08:08 GMT -6
Hmmmmm...must be some BEEFY coyotes up there Stef....I held 4 mountain lions this year...ALL were attached with split rings....course they're "just a cat".  ..cant be that strong.. ;D later lynx |
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Post by Stef on May 18, 2004 8:19:35 GMT -6
Lynx, I have seen the destroyed rings and it was not a joke believe me. Before it happens to me, sold them! For fox, they are ok. Cannot trust them anymore for coyote trapping. Also, this guy was using short chain  Think the yotes chewed them bad and pulled. Do a little test..... hang one on a piece of chain and put another piece of chain and pull hard.... they can be "crushed" like a beer can in a minute only by pulling hard enough. Stef |
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Post by lynxcat on May 18, 2004 8:36:05 GMT -6
Stef...could be he had the cheep one's...I've seen several different qualities of split rings...some are REAL cheezy and seem to open up easily...the one's I use...you dont put em on by hand...I use a pair of fencing pliers to get em started and twist them on. I've heard of people having some problems..I'll bet they're getting cheeper rings..
later
lynx
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Post by dj88ryr on May 18, 2004 9:04:15 GMT -6
Stef, the rings I have will not open on a yote,wolf or even a lion, there is no way they will open. Send me your address through PM, I will send you one.
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Post by mike692 on May 18, 2004 9:05:31 GMT -6
I've been using the the split rings that Paul Dobbins sells for a few years now. No tools needed, just open them with the trap dog. I am afraid to use quick links; I always figured canines would figure them out and screw them open....... ;D
I'm going back to rivets. A trap that is attached to a cable stake with a rivet is impossible to steal without a tool of some kind.
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Post by dj88ryr on May 18, 2004 9:12:20 GMT -6
I've been using the the split rings that Paul Dobbins sells for a few years now. No tools needed, just open them with the trap dog. I am afraid to use quick links; I always figured canines would figure them out and screw them open....... ;D I'm going back to rivets. A trap that is attached to a cable stake with a rivet is impossible to steal without a tool of some kind. What about us dogless fanatics ;D Special tool?? How about bolt cutters ;D |
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Post by coyoteman37 on May 18, 2004 9:14:10 GMT -6
most trappers to include myself always carry atleast one set of pliers. I may drag or stake. every trap has a 880 lb screw link so I have the versitility and strength.
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Post by Stef on May 18, 2004 9:14:26 GMT -6
Well, its possible lynxcat  DJ, wait.... show it to me in a couple weeks. Throw some in Lynn purse  Think that its a very good answer Stef |
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Post by mike692 on May 18, 2004 9:20:30 GMT -6
What about us dogless fanatics ;D Special tool?? How about bolt cutters ;D LOL DJ, just invest in one of those cheap multi-tools. Put it on your belt and you hardly know it's there. Most of them have a flathead screwdriver in them. |
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Post by dj88ryr on May 18, 2004 9:36:55 GMT -6
I was just giving you a hard time, Multi tool?? Nah, but I always have a coin in my pocket, that works fine.
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Post by CoonDuke on May 18, 2004 9:57:29 GMT -6
DJ, If they are carrying bolt cutters methinks they will get your trap no matter what. |
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Post by mike692 on May 18, 2004 10:23:08 GMT -6
PS DJ,a "dime".......geez man,ya think I'm MADE out of money?Like I'm gonna risk a days profit just to open a keyring.......... ;D Maybe a nickel would work? |
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Post by dj88ryr on May 18, 2004 11:16:54 GMT -6
DJ, If they are carrying bolt cutters methinks they will get your trap no matter what. My point exactly ;D ;D |
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