I’ve used coat hanger before for smaller traps with good results.




For my 330s, I only use one type of wire, and it’s perfect. It’s from a big coil I found in my grandfather’s barn from years ago. It’s 11 or 12 gauge galvanized wire. I call it tension wire, but it may actually be called something else. I cut pieces about 2 feet long, put the halfway point over a 3/4” wide piece of steel and strike it with my maul then finish bending it into halves. It fits perfectly in the trigger yoke and I tighten it. Twist them together to make a T, clip any extra off and done. I use belisle factory triggers until they break then I replace them with these homemade ones. To this day I haven’t had to replace one of these triggers, and I use them constantly. They’re tough.

Alumite rods

I've used the wire from markout flags. These are the little flags that are used to mark out underground utilities. The wire is exactly the right size and stiffness and you can still bend it to the shape you need.

Could get a bit pricey....8 rods = $17. Probably take one rod per 330?

I guess I'm lucky that Duke HQ in West Point, MS, is where I sell fur. 20 min from house. Trigger wires are usually on my parts list as a deduct from my check, pretty cheap. You could probably give them a call, they would likely oblige you. Brand of trap shouldn't matter.

Swamp, take a pic of what you are replacing and I’ll bend a dozen up and send them to you.

I've seen some folks use landscape fabric staples. Lowes, Home Depot, or your local farm and garden supply store may have them. Used to find them from 4" to 10-12" long. They already have the square bend on the top.

I've got a large roll of copper coated wire I use to make replacement wires. I think it was old telephone wire.


Ive heard of people using bicycle wheel spokes.

Didn’t someone on here say they use a metal clothes hanger?

Political sign Galvanized stands