Last season was my first time trying earth anchors instead of stakes! Wow what a difference! However, I got agitated because the cable kept popping up and interfering with my bedding the trap, was thinking of switching to all chain. How should I connect chain links? S hooks? Anyone else use all chain?

I prefer chain, but havent converted everything over yet. When I use cable I put the top of the loop underground in inch or two before setting the anchor. Generally works for me and keeps the cable underground

One year with cable and I had enough. Chain attaches with a S hook that has to be welded shut or it will open up while driving in and pulling out. If you want to not have pull the anchor and just cut and run when pulling traps then cable put if not I just like chain better for several reasons

I used to use cable then at some point I bought some with chain from MTP. I will never go back to cable. I would get the heavy duty S hooks from MTP and weld them shut. Or just buy them they are priced pretty reasonably compared to what you would have into them anyway. Get yourself a steak puller with a grab hook on it and they are actually pretty easy to retrieve most times.

I don’t use S hooks to attach the bullet to the chain. I use 5/8 lock washers. Pry them apart, attach, then weld them closed

I do as yessir does

I am fixing to make some more. I could remember I had read another way to attach them that I thought sounded good but couldn't remember how it was done. Thanks for posting

I use a short piece of cable and the remainder is chain...it stays buried well below the surface and no longer interferes with bedding. That was my solution.

I attach with quick links and always anchor to the side of the bed and would stretch and lay it down in the bottom of the bed. Got all the 550’s converted to chain and still do the same thing. Everything just gets pulled to the bed and the trap goes over it. This way sorta preserves my trap bed for the remake.

Same here but my cable is more heavy than snare cable.

this with cable------- ground too hard to retrieve anchors---- have to pre drill a hole for wolf fangs--- they aint coming back out nicely

Chain all the way. And, I rarely use my puller anymore. I just use my drill and auger to get them out.

Yep!!
If I have solid clay I’ll find a cable and have no plans on pulling it, lol.

I use cable.

My husband made me a stake puller it’s a steel fence post with a small loop of chain and heavy duty S hook and I can move it up or down the post as needed for leverage.
All you guys must have welding equipment tho!!!

I do like SgtMaj Bob and use 8" of cable and 6" of chain. In my area there is a good chance the anchor will get wedged between rocks when trying to pull them. I can usually get enough of the cable up to cut it and save the chain for another day.

Same as AnthonyT and SgtMaj Bob. It works for me.

I make my wolf fang or super stake earth anchors using 12" of 1/8 stainless cable and 6" of #3 chain which eliminates the issues of cable sticking up in the trap bed. Attaches to trap chain with a quick linkor a split ring. No welding required.

If you are making your own anchors, shorten the cable length and add a few links of chain. Attach the chain to the cable with an MB crunch proof swivel.

When I want to remove from the ground I use my 2" Tom Stalker built auger and bore down each side of the cable until it is loose. I can pull them out by hand.

So don't bury your anchor in the trap bed.
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