Quick link on wolf trap
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04/08/21 03:43 PM
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i need some professional opinions on this . would it be advisable to put a 3-16 quick link on a wolf trap to connect to a 10 foot length of chain with a drag ? Im kind of skeptical about it , because of the sloppy. China made threads.Or should I just put another swivel on and weld it ? Chain already has 3 swivels.
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Re: Quick link on wolf trap
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04/08/21 04:10 PM
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Just my opinion, but I think 3/16 quick-links (2") are too small and could easily cause you a lost animal or a severe headache. I have used 5/16 quick-links (3") for wolves, but even then, they will sometimes stretch them out. Never had a fail on a wolf or an incidental black bear with the 5/16, but they will bend 'em out. Again, I'd be very leery of a quick-link as small as 3/16. If you've got the time, weld another link to connect the trap to the chain. Just my $.02.
Jack
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Re: Quick link on wolf trap
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04/08/21 04:42 PM
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I used them all the time on wolves. Never had a failure. But it certainly could happen if everything went wrong. Murphy will closely follow you when chasing wolves. I think Murphy is a closet wolf activist.
GUK.....it's the sound they make when they hit the end of the cable
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Re: Quick link on wolf trap
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04/08/21 09:21 PM
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I use 1/4" quick links on my wolverine traps, and so far no issues. And they work them hard!
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Re: Quick link on wolf trap
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04/08/21 09:50 PM
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I've caught several while coyote trapping and never had a problem. I do use short chains though.
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Re: Quick link on wolf trap
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04/09/21 10:36 AM
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Thank you all, a lot of god info here. I have number 5 chain so I will have to see what works. Im going to work on these all summer until I'm satisfied with my set ups. We dont have huge wolves here 100 pounds would be a monster (but of course there are exceptions ) 70 to 85 would be a ave adult .
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Re: Quick link on wolf trap
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04/09/21 03:58 PM
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Similar to what Bearcat said above - I've never lost a wolf with a 3/16" QL and only ever used one for years on a 8-10 feet of chain attached to a 1/8 cable. The only one I've come close to using was the only 100+ pounder I've ever caught. However, that particular one was able to get a full head of steam on the 10' chain. It spread the QL and probably wouldn't have been there in a few more hours. Since then I've gone to two 3/16" QLs on the terminal connection to drag or cable. Still use only one on earth anchors up close, but anchors are always backed up with a drag. Most of the time the wolf is tetherballed up in the brush or around a tree, so after the initial shock load, the potential failure point is shifted from the QL elsewhere - e.g. swivels, tack welds, jaw hinges, etc. I think bigger is better to a point and I certainly defer to those with way more experience, but bigger QLs come with additional considerations as noted above such as needing welded rings or lap links, etc. in order to connect them. There comes a point when it's good enough and more is just overkill - weight, cost, extra gear, etc. Always a lively and educational discussion though. Still recall Jack having a very "spirited" debate on the same topic with a couple students at one of the very first wolf certification classes....there was all sorts of debate about what and where the weakest link in the setup was and talk of D-6 dozers, etc. Luckily our L48 wolves aren't quite that big.... Here's 2 QLs on #5 chain, just for reference.
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Re: Quick link on wolf trap
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04/11/21 04:31 PM
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Jumper, were you at the 1st wolf class by Wallace with Jack and Toby.?
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