Re: Snap clasps
[Re: Bristleback]
#6577179
07/19/19 06:58 PM
07/19/19 06:58 PM
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Posts: 3,141 Michigan
Ditchdiver
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Yes, I use them, zero problems other than with one thief. Several very successful coon n mink trappers run these as well. One tip I picked up recently that was shared on the Iowa site was to run a zip tie around the jaws once they were in place. What a great idea, it’s, fast, effective and adds a little piece of mind. Why not just use a quick link then? Serious question. Seems like a quick link would be just as fast but much more secure, even with the zip tie. Plus, no need to carry zip ties.
When life gets me down..... you know hunting/trapping season is closed.
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Re: Snap clasps
[Re: AJE]
#6577430
07/20/19 12:05 AM
07/20/19 12:05 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 986 Iowa
Bristleback
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I’ve used the snaps for several years with only one problem and that was a thief in a boat that lifted a 330 n a #5 that was attached via a snap clasp, left the 10’ rerod drowning rod. The zip tie was just shared this spring. I know some use quick links, I’ve found them a bit cumbersome, they don’t swivel and often times require 2 tools, be it a wrench n pliers, or 2 pair of pliers. Note, the whole time I’ve used the snaps, in the back of my mind I’ve always been concerned about them staying closed, despite never ever having an issue with them. The zip tie idea was shared this spring and it was one of those BOOM moments, you see something any you know it’s a winner. Zip ties are fast n easy to apply and at the same time can easily and quickly be removed with a single pair of pliers . Before the zip tie idea was shared, I did buy several dozen of the Sleep EZ Spring Hooks from Dakota Line to try on drowning rigs. Mark Steck has a heck of a shipping program.
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Re: Snap clasps
[Re: AJE]
#6577849
07/20/19 05:43 PM
07/20/19 05:43 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 21,049 St. Louis Co, Mo
BigBob
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Cast pot metal, has no strength, I wouldn't trust them for anything other than a dog lead.
Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon.
Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor.
Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!
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