I have always used #9 wire for getting beaver to the bottom but want to switch to 1/8" cable. Can someone post some pictures of their cable slide wires? I'm getting ready to make a few and couldn't find any pics in the archives. Thanks!
Tony

Nobody?

Do It the same as you do your wire. Just make a slip noose on both ends so you can secure your cable to your staking devises.

I used cable for a few years. It would get kinks in it and would stop the lock from going to the bottom. I went to chain and use the same chain year after year. It seems to work better for me anyway.

Thanks. I wasn't sure if I should have a fixed loop on one end or not. I just got done making up a few (slip noose both ends) and will be putting them to work tomorrow. I didn't have any slide locks so I used crunch proof swivels. I just have to attach them to the swivel on the trap chain with a J hook.

I put a camloc on the top of mine with a cable length with a loop on it for a stake loop, and run the drowner cable through that so I can tighten it . It's easier to use in your multiple water depths one might encounter during ice out trapping.

I put a disposable stake, pipe type, on both ends. One can punch it in on both the water end and the bank end. It takes a long handled driver for the water end. I always have a long driver with me in the water. It acts as a walking stick also. Not much depth in the mud is needed for the disposable most times. If a hard bottom a long re-bar stake driven in at an angle will work. The re-bar will work in hard clay and also rocky bottoms. You can also tie a heavy weight to the water end if the water is to deep to be wading in.
Ted

7x19 1/8" cable is the cable to use for drowners. Its more flexible and not nearly as susceptible to kinking.

I always use 1/8”, like it way better than iron wire. Here in Pa., traps setups need to have a tag visible out of the water. I make up 5 foot pieces of 3/32 “ cable and attach it to the loop where my stake goes.

I agree with adc, 1/8 7x7 is the way to go. I am out of town right now or I'd share a pic, I use the box swivels, or crush proofs, which ever I have on hand at the time. I run it through the side were they over lap and on the other end put a locking link which attaches to the trap chain. I try to run no more then 6 inches of chain. Both ends of the cable I just put in loops big enough to slip another cable or extension cable through.

If you are really trying to put alot of beaver up I suggest switching to rebar or chain I have used wire for years and I stopped this past year I had to replace my wire again and again year after year. When your catching 40lb plus beaver consistently it just does not hold up.

If your worried about weight Id stay away from chain. I can't imagine hauling around 20 chain drowning rigs along with re bar stakes.

I like the chain personally. good for the long haul, never kinks.

Actually I said 7x19 way more flexible than 7x7.

If I couldn't haul the chain in I couldn't imagine hauling a 50# beaver out

If you're worried about weight you shouldn't be trapping beavers!

https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthr...owners-building-adjustable-drowners-pics

Pictures are shot, but this is the best design I’ve found.


7x19 1/8” is best. Keeping it TAUT is very, very important.

Better to build em longer than shorter, because you’ll have more options. I forget how possum skinner setup his trap connection. I prefer 4-5” of cable with about a 4” piece of 1/8” flat stock. Makes swapping traps a tool-free walk in the park

Good luck