Re: How to secure a foot trap
[Re: trx680]
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08/04/19 03:25 PM
08/04/19 03:25 PM
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If you stake solid keep the chain short,around 12 inches. If you attach the trap to a clog or drag use a long chain,6 to 10 feet.
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Re: How to secure a foot trap
[Re: trx680]
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08/04/19 07:56 PM
08/04/19 07:56 PM
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i am changing all my land traps to use the bullet stakes. buying the ones that come with the chain on em and s-hooks welded, i put a crunch proof swivel at the end and hook to my trap chain.
John 3/16
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Re: How to secure a foot trap
[Re: trx680]
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08/05/19 06:30 PM
08/05/19 06:30 PM
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thank you all for your replies. I see mention of buying stakes. Well, I just ordered some. I watched this video and at the end the trapper showed the stakes he uses. They look simple enough. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw1Ed8prkRcI ordered some https://amzn.to/2YG7sTfanyone use these? not sure if I should invest in one of those trap poundage testers?? here is the coyote that I have hanging around. Camera also caught a smaller yote.
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Re: How to secure a foot trap
[Re: Golf ball]
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08/05/19 11:00 PM
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If you bought the same trap as seen in the video , then you will need to replace the chain and j- rivet . Agree and I would also replace the Duke pan screw with a #10 brass one with washer.
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Re: How to secure a foot trap
[Re: trx680]
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08/06/19 06:09 AM
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Good luck in catching that coyote. What size of that one duke foot trap did you buy? (Number will be stamped on the pan). There are lots of good tips on this forum for anchoring, different sets you can make for coyotes, what attractors to use, baits, lures, bedding that trap, locations, etc. Just search the posts and archives. Be patient too. One trap, to catch the one or two coyotes you've seen on your trail cam pics, should be a fun challenge. They are not like coons, coons spend their time sticking to a few trails and everything they do in tight range between den, food, water, and back to den. Coyotes cover bigger territory and travel more generally in that territory. Find a good location and set it up, then just Be patient. Good rule of thumb is to stake more solidly than you think you will need. Coyotes can be hard on equipment and will test anchoring systems Anchor for an elephant was what I was told when I first started out. Good advice. Let us know how you do. Jim
Last edited by jabNE; 08/06/19 06:15 AM.
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Re: How to secure a foot trap
[Re: trx680]
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08/08/19 07:58 PM
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Trx can you post a close up picture of the chain and j rivet ?
Last edited by Golf ball; 08/08/19 07:58 PM.
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