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Snaring muskrats with fishing line #6659007
11/06/19 07:10 PM
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Anyone ever do it?


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6659118
11/06/19 08:43 PM
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Seems like it could cause pelt damage?


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6659234
11/06/19 11:14 PM
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I experimented a few years ago with combination mono/cable snares for coyote. Hard monofilament fishing leader material could be made to form a decent loop when the set was made but the loop would lose its shape in a few hours as temperatures fluctuated. Small loops for rats might not have that problem, particularly if in water. You might consider tiny 1x7 stainless steel cable, available on Amazon or as tooth resistant fishing leader.

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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6659310
11/07/19 02:39 AM
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I know some people who use picture wire to snare rabbits.

Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6659369
11/07/19 07:57 AM
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Thanksfor the feed back and sharing your experiences .


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6659442
11/07/19 09:14 AM
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Back when I was a kid I couldn’t afford traps I began my trapping career using snares mostly made from copper wire and it worked good , along the way I tried using some of the old type black fishing line or other line but unless it was rigged to a spring pole or other device to get them off the ground and dispatch quickly they tended to just bite through it

Did catch some but there was a large number of chew outs



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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6659444
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The wire they sell at some of the larger outdoor stores to make your own leaders makes some really awesome small game snares



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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6659498
11/07/19 10:26 AM
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Just get 3/64th cable.

Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: SNIPERBBB] #6659516
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Originally Posted by SNIPERBBB
Just get 3/64th cable.

Most likely will.


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6659524
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water I use 1/32 for rats.


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6659630
11/07/19 01:15 PM
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Muskrats are a pray animal.They do not fight like a predator animal.
1/32" 1x19 3/64" 7x7 and 3/64" i1x19 are just fine for muskrats. NOT MINK.
I use 3/64" NEWT'S LOCK on the 1/32" cable.
One swivel will work on muskrats.
Tryed 3/64" on mink .I lost to many to twist outs.( double swiveled snares) Its just too small for mink.

Forget all that other fish'n stuff. Buy good stainless steel snare cable. Your time is worth 100x's more.


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6660946
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a sliding duck weight on the cable takes the rat down after catch out of sight out of predator's mind.


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6666223
11/15/19 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Steelflight
Thanksfor the feed back and sharing your experiences .

Let us know how it goes for you.

Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6666427
11/15/19 10:25 AM
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I will. The river is my lab this season.


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6666577
11/15/19 02:05 PM
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So you can't use 110s? If I had the use of BGs snaring rats would be my last option.


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6666584
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In terms of producer traps leg holds are a winner right now. Bgs are an option and I do use them.

Im just asking about if any one has snared muskrats with fishing line. After the advice Im sticking to cable. What can I say I like toexplore options. Appreciate your concern on keeping it simple beav


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6666602
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I suspect folks that snare rats do it more for the novelty. It seems setting out a colony trap would be quicker & more effective.

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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6666651
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Originally Posted by Steelflight
In terms of producer traps leg holds are a winner right now. Bgs are an option and I do use them.

Im just asking about if any one has snared muskrats with fishing line. After the advice Im sticking to cable. What can I say I like toexplore options. Appreciate your concern on keeping it simple beav


Was just wondering about what your rules were. Good luck.


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Steelflight] #6666745
11/15/19 05:58 PM
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" IN NEWT'S WORLD "
Snares are the best tool for dry land muskrats

Dry Land Muskrats avoid 110's
The twist out of foot holds


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Re: Snaring muskrats with fishing line [Re: Newt] #6666841
11/15/19 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Newt
" IN NEWT'S WORLD "
Snares are the best tool for dry land muskrats


Long before my time they would use just a simple brass wire loop and eye on a cedar peg for walking muskrats. Called them "chokers".


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