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beaver snares
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03/30/19 09:42 PM
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culloden ga
bdrooks
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what size cable do you like to make your beaver snares out of? and why did you choose that size?
if it walks swims or flies im after it
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Re: beaver snares
[Re: bdrooks]
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03/30/19 10:28 PM
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5/64 1X19 Korean cable....Small, strong, fast...... Slim lock, loaded, with inline and end swivel JWR snares
Last edited by *44; 03/30/19 10:28 PM.
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Re: beaver snares
[Re: bdrooks]
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03/31/19 12:25 AM
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Law Dog
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Always used 7X7 3/32 for beaver most don't care what you use they are not shy unless educated!
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: beaver snares
[Re: Law Dog]
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03/31/19 07:53 AM
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Always used 7X7 3/32 for beaver most don't care what you use they are not shy unless educated! Same here and the fact that have a lot of cable and parts to make these snares for years. Been doing fine with this size for over 30 years.
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Re: beaver snares
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03/31/19 08:39 AM
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Jim Bethell
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Always used 7X7 3/32 for beaver most don't care what you use they are not shy unless educated! That is what I have always used with the large washer locks. Works well, stands up to the beaver abuse, is easy to get as well as getting locks and swivels for. Easier to work with than 1 x 19 cable. Can not use smaller than 5/64 in my state so that is what I use and sell.
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Re: beaver snares
[Re: bdrooks]
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03/31/19 09:16 AM
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I use 3/32. I have had beaver really twist 3/32 cable up anything lighter I probably wouldn't have a beaver waiting. That is with quality barrel in line swivels too. Rally snares. These are the best snares I have ever used --by far!!
I am talking open water.
Last edited by ratbrain; 03/31/19 09:38 AM.
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Re: beaver snares
[Re: *44]
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03/31/19 09:32 AM
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J Staton
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5/64 1X19 Korean cable....Small, strong, fast...... Slim lock, loaded, with inline and end swivel JWR snares X2. Good snare, never had a problem.
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Re: beaver snares
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03/31/19 09:39 AM
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Alabama (Bama for short) 108 y...
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Started of with Gregerson snares in the early 80's, they were 3/32 so still using that size cable, why fix what isn't broken?
I will say if saving the pelts the 5/64 with a relaxed lock is better on the fur/hide.
I don't bother with swivels, they are wrapped up around so much junk a swivel on the end is out of operation anyway, just
more stuff to worry with spending money on.
Not my circus, not my clowns.
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Re: beaver snares
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03/31/19 12:45 PM
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I’ve had 3/32 7X7 twisted in two. I have yet to have one twist out of 5/64 1X19. Of course I used 3/32 for 25 or 30 years and have only been using 5/64 for about the last 15. I’ve snared hundreds with both. Get some of both and use whatever works for you and what you have confidence in. Rally Hess makes good snares and handles quality supplies to make your own. Good post. I haven't personally had any escape 7x7 3/32 yet so I'm not planning on changing, however trying more than one to see what works best for you in any particular situation is a good idea in almost every situation, well except marriage. lol
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