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Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes?

Posted By: GummyMonster

Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? - 09/03/21 02:00 PM

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
Posted By: SNIPERBBB

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? - 09/03/21 02:03 PM

Large and XL is what I use. Smaller ones get a bit more awkward to use
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? - 09/03/21 03:41 PM

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.
Posted By: yoteguts

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? - 09/03/21 04:42 PM

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.



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Posted By: SNIPERBBB

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? - 09/03/21 08:40 PM

They are sleep hooks, not spring hooks. They have locking gates like quick links
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? - 09/04/21 12:08 AM

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.
Posted By: yoteguts

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? - 09/04/21 12:16 AM

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.
Posted By: Hoffy

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? - 09/04/21 12:17 AM

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.
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? - 09/04/21 12:27 AM

It aint the pull thats gonna be a problem.
Posted By: Hoffy

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? - 09/04/21 01:27 AM

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.
Posted By: GummyMonster

Re: Sleep EZ Spring Hooks Size for coyotes? - 09/13/21 01:15 PM

Thanks for all the input.
Ken
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