Re: Drowning locks?
[Re: proratman]
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10/22/18 07:55 PM
10/22/18 07:55 PM
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And 1/8 inch cable is best to use on beaver and otter. 3/32 doesn't hold up well. Tom
If my feet aren't wet,I must not be trapping. Tom Olson
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Re: Drowning locks?
[Re: proratman]
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10/22/18 08:06 PM
10/22/18 08:06 PM
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Im using 3/32 cable and use the swivels for locks. It has worked real well for me so far, but that 3/32 cable does get kinked up pretty easily. I dont run alot of beaver traps though so its not a big deal for me.
"If you're gonna be stupid you better be tough"
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Re: Drowning locks?
[Re: Bogmaster]
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10/22/18 08:08 PM
10/22/18 08:08 PM
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And 1/8 inch cable is best to use on beaver and otter. 3/32 doesn't hold up well. Tom Better yet... go to drowning rods or long chain :p
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Re: Drowning locks?
[Re: proratman]
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10/22/18 08:19 PM
10/22/18 08:19 PM
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Get an otter on 3/32--you may think of spaghetti,when you see that cable.Doesn't always happen,but when it does,you may switch to the heavier cable. I went to 1/8 for coon,beaver and otter.I would rather be safe than sorry,and the larger cable lasts so much longer. Tom
If my feet aren't wet,I must not be trapping. Tom Olson
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Re: Drowning locks?
[Re: proratman]
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10/23/18 06:02 AM
10/23/18 06:02 AM
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I'd scrap the cable and go to chain, or drowned rods. If you're stuck on cable drill it out like ADC suggested.
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Re: Drowning locks?
[Re: proratman]
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10/23/18 06:27 AM
10/23/18 06:27 AM
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On my line 1/8" 7x19 Stainless steel is what I make my drowners out of. Also for extension cables. That I use to anchor traps and when I need more lenth to my snare/extension cable combo.
(Snares 5/64"x 40", 6/0 barrel swivel 3/32"x 78" 7x7 All Stainless Steel with copper ferrules)
Many have followed my tracks Aint been no one that could fill my shoes NEWT -----------------OVER---------------- www.snareone.com
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