Re: Shock springs
[Re: Rick Johnson]
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03/09/24 01:45 PM
03/09/24 01:45 PM
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Pofarmer10
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What is short chain? Mine are 30 inches with 3 swivels and I think its a really good setup.
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Re: Shock springs
[Re: Rick Johnson]
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03/09/24 02:11 PM
03/09/24 02:11 PM
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QuietButDeadly
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Short chain in NC is defined as 8" max. from trap to solid anchor. Anything longer requires a shock spring for any foothold land sets. So we either have to shorten stock chains or add shock springs to be legal.
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Re: Shock springs
[Re: Rick Johnson]
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03/09/24 02:43 PM
03/09/24 02:43 PM
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patrapperbuster
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Shock springs are a plus on any trap chain. Have even used them on my beaver & otter traps with drowners
Till that day.....
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Re: Shock springs
[Re: Pofarmer10]
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03/09/24 02:52 PM
03/09/24 02:52 PM
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What is short chain? Mine are 30 inches with 3 swivels and I think its a really good setup. Most chains on my coyote/bcat footholds are 12" to 15". Most still have a PIT or a Connor in-line spring...that I haven’t removed yet.
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Re: Shock springs
[Re: patrapperbuster]
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03/09/24 03:41 PM
03/09/24 03:41 PM
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Yes sir
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Shock springs are a plus on any trap chain. Have even used them on my beaver & otter traps with drowners What problem on the trapline are the shock springs addressing for you?
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Re: Shock springs
[Re: Yes sir]
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03/09/24 06:12 PM
03/09/24 06:12 PM
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Shock springs are a plus on any trap chain. Have even used them on my beaver & otter traps with drowners What problem on the trapline are the shock springs addressing for you? Not really a problem but once in a great while you may get a toe catch leading to an empty trap at the drowning weight. I experimented one year adding shock springs to maybe not loose that rare toe catch. Have added the shock springs ever since just for added insurance. Just something i usually do An empty trap can also be from a chest hair catch. Nothing can save those though if that is to happen.
Till that day.....
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Re: Shock springs
[Re: Rick Johnson]
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03/09/24 08:45 PM
03/09/24 08:45 PM
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Pofarmer10
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I was told on here that to be more humane, I was supposed to add chain until thay were atleast 20 inches. I do that and now they say don't. Longer chains have the advantage of the coyote not being able to pump up the stake.
“If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti
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Re: Shock springs
[Re: Pofarmer10]
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03/09/24 09:48 PM
03/09/24 09:48 PM
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Yes sir
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I was told on here that to be more humane, I was supposed to add chain until thay were atleast 20 inches. I do that and now they say don't. Longer chains have the advantage of the coyote not being able to pump up the stake. Just because you read it on here doesn't make it correct. Just think about how much we disagree on different topics. Someone has to be wrong and someone has to be right. I've learned through experience which guys I chose to listen to on here. If your using single stakes instead of cross stakes or earth anchors longer chains are an advantage. As far as being more humane I'd say that's debatable.
Last edited by Yes sir; 03/09/24 09:49 PM.
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