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Re: is there a better way to open jhooks? [Re: foxkidd44] #6342751 10/07/18 08:15 PM 10/07/18 08:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,552 minn F fossil2 trapper
fossil2 trapper F Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,552 minn	id change the design of the pogos. run a cable through the hole, slip on a small washer, (snare swivel washer or similar) install double ferrule and crimp. run the cable through the double ferrule both directions for added strength.

Re: is there a better way to open jhooks? [Re: foxkidd44] #6342891 10/07/18 11:23 PM 10/07/18 11:23 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,240 NW Missouri bob56 trapper
bob56 trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,240 NW Missouri	I use a tool made for opening J hooks. Not hard to make. Started using this to open them up for the 2 inch washers. Length of bar stock, 1/4 angle iron, little welding and a flat bar to open up them up. Last edited by bob56; 10/08/18 12:48 AM. “A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.” - Thomas Jefferson

Re: is there a better way to open jhooks? [Re: foxkidd44] #6342978 10/08/18 06:20 AM 10/08/18 06:20 AM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 694 South Central PA oneoldboot trapper
oneoldboot trapper Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 694 South Central PA	Ron marsh tool, tire chain tool, s-hook or chain tool

Re: is there a better way to open jhooks? [Re: fossil2] #6343038 10/08/18 07:59 AM 10/08/18 07:59 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,470 MN W walleye101 trapper
walleye101 trapper W Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,470 MN	Originally Posted By: fossil2 id change the design of the pogos. run a cable through the hole, slip on a small washer, (snare swivel washer or similar) install double ferrule and crimp. run the cable through the double ferrule both directions for added strength. You would also need to change the design of the pogo driver. The driver is designed to to fit and drive against the J-hook, not the washer.

Re: is there a better way to open jhooks? [Re: foxkidd44] #6343040 10/08/18 08:01 AM 10/08/18 08:01 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,470 MN W walleye101 trapper
walleye101 trapper W Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,470 MN	I was pleasantly surprised when my last order of pogo ends came from Minnesota Trapline Products with J-hooks already attached. No need for assembly.

Re: is there a better way to open jhooks? [Re: foxkidd44] #6343134 10/08/18 09:49 AM 10/08/18 09:49 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,453 PA Venango Co. R Ron Marsh trapper
Ron Marsh trapper R Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,453 PA Venango Co.	Thank you for the good report on the J Hook tools. I just got in 50lb of 1/4 x 2" fender washers and 50lb of 1/4 x 1 1/2". PM me if you want any. PTA Lifetime #131N. Salvation Army CSM Stakes: Why leave them? ALWAYS John 3:16 814-516-2923

Re: is there a better way to open jhooks? [Re: foxkidd44] #6343135 10/08/18 09:49 AM 10/08/18 09:49 AM
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merganser trapper M Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 996 montana	fencing pliers

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