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Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? #7346648 09/03/21 10:00 AM 09/03/21 10:00 AM
Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 10 Alberta G GummyMonster OP trapper
GummyMonster OP trapper G Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 10 Alberta	Morning, I came across these Sleep EZ Spring Hooks, and they get talked highly about. But I can't seem to find any pull /breaking strengths for them. Wondering which size is best for coyotes? Don't want to just use the biggest if a size or two down is enough. Less steel to conceal. Thanks in advance, Ken

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? [Re: GummyMonster] #7346652 09/03/21 10:03 AM 09/03/21 10:03 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 17,636 Rodney,Ohio SNIPERBBB trapper
SNIPERBBB trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 17,636 Rodney,Ohio	Large and XL is what I use. Smaller ones get a bit more awkward to use http://www.sniperstrappingplace.com/tmansearch.php

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? [Re: GummyMonster] #7346716 09/03/21 11:41 AM 09/03/21 11:41 AM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,317 South Ga - Almost Florida S Swamp Wolf trapper
Swamp Wolf trapper S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,317 South Ga - Almost Florida	I'd be wary of any of the spring hooks for coyote, even the Sleep EZ ones that have the screw down peice. None of these type fasteners are designed to handle the damage and stress a big coyote can deliver. Most are made of lightweight aluminim or cheap pot metal. A coyote has tremendous bite force and you will be setting yourself up for a lost trap...and coyote.....eventually. Just my opinion. I do use these to attach bodygrip extension cables to trees, but there is not much fight in them caught critters. Thank God For Your Blessings! Never Half-Arse Anything! Resource Protection Service

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? [Re: Swamp Wolf] #7346756 09/03/21 12:42 PM 09/03/21 12:42 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 5,777 central Illinois yoteguts trapper
yoteguts trapper Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 5,777 central Illinois	Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf I'd be wary of any of the spring hooks for coyote, even the Sleep EZ ones that have the screw down peice. None of these type fasteners are designed to handle the damage and stress a big coyote can deliver. Most are made of lightweight aluminim or cheap pot metal. A coyote has tremendous bite force and you will be setting yourself up for a lost trap...and coyote.....eventually. Just my opinion. I do use these to attach bodygrip extension cables to trees, but there is not much fight in them caught critters. X2 I'm itchin' to see a coyote twitchin'. More trappin' and less yappin'. Member FTA & USSA.

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? [Re: GummyMonster] #7346959 09/03/21 04:40 PM 09/03/21 04:40 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 17,636 Rodney,Ohio SNIPERBBB trapper
SNIPERBBB trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 17,636 Rodney,Ohio	They are sleep hooks, not spring hooks. They have locking gates like quick links http://www.sniperstrappingplace.com/tmansearch.php

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? [Re: SNIPERBBB] #7347108 09/03/21 08:08 PM 09/03/21 08:08 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,317 South Ga - Almost Florida S Swamp Wolf trapper
Swamp Wolf trapper S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,317 South Ga - Almost Florida	Originally Posted by SNIPERB🦝 They are sleep hooks, not spring hooks. They have locking gates like quick links Yeah...I know. Only a matter of time b4 a strong biter encounters that setup. Thank God For Your Blessings! Never Half-Arse Anything! Resource Protection Service

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? [Re: GummyMonster] #7347121 09/03/21 08:16 PM 09/03/21 08:16 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 5,777 central Illinois yoteguts trapper
yoteguts trapper Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 5,777 central Illinois	1/4” quick links. Bite away. Don’t trust any spring loaded attachment device for yotes. If one yote gets loose with your trap he is one to many. Bad press. I'm itchin' to see a coyote twitchin'. More trappin' and less yappin'. Member FTA & USSA.

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? [Re: GummyMonster] #7347125 09/03/21 08:17 PM 09/03/21 08:17 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 587 SD H Hoffy trapper
Hoffy trapper H Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 587 SD	Originally Posted by GummyMonster Morning, I came across these Sleep EZ Spring Hooks, and they get talked highly about. But I can't seem to find any pull /breaking strengths for them. Wondering which size is best for coyotes? Don't want to just use the biggest if a size or two down is enough. Less steel to conceal. Thanks in advance, Ken Every size of springhook was pull tested to over 500 lbs and still functioned afterwards.

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? [Re: GummyMonster] #7347141 09/03/21 08:27 PM 09/03/21 08:27 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,317 South Ga - Almost Florida S Swamp Wolf trapper
Swamp Wolf trapper S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 12,317 South Ga - Almost Florida	It aint the pull thats gonna be a problem. Thank God For Your Blessings! Never Half-Arse Anything! Resource Protection Service

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? [Re: GummyMonster] #7347216 09/03/21 09:27 PM 09/03/21 09:27 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 587 SD H Hoffy trapper
Hoffy trapper H Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 587 SD	Well I’ll just say that I’ve used the smallest two sizes since we came out with them and have never had any issues with coons, coyotes, or beaver. The biggest advantage that I have found over quick links is that they don’t seize like quick links will. Not saying it won’t ever happen but far less than I’ve seen with quick links. This is just my experience and opinion so take it for what it’s worth.

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? [Re: GummyMonster] #7354523 09/13/21 09:15 AM 09/13/21 09:15 AM
Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 10 Alberta G GummyMonster OP trapper
GummyMonster OP trapper G Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 10 Alberta	Thanks for all the input. Ken

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