Snares
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badger
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Loaded snares come with a preloaded loop size that will snap shut instead of being pulled shut. I haven't mastered it yet, but haven't tried it too many times. You run the cable across a dowel or other rod like object much like women do with ribbon they put on gifts. The memory of the cable will retain the desired loop size when done right. Like I said I have done it a few times, but can never get my loop the same each time. Until I get it right, I'll keep buying from the pros. (unless you figure it out, then you can have my business)
I'm not arguing, just trying to figure this out. What is so hard about adjusting the lock and getting the snare right? I understand a tear drop snare may not be as effective according to some people as a round snare but i still can't figure out all the reasoning.
badger
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No arguing here either!
It's kind of hard to explain through typing on getting a loop loaded to the desired size each time. I might get one at six inches and the next at ten.
My cath rate went way up when I swtched to loaded snares.
It's kind of hard to explain through typing on getting a loop loaded to the desired size each time. I might get one at six inches and the next at ten.
My cath rate went way up when I swtched to loaded snares.
But you have to buy different loaded size of snares for different critters then correct?
badger
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For coon, fox, otter the snares all have the same size loop, being six to eight inches. Beaver and yote snares are right about ten inches. I have groundhog snares that are about four inches. The mink snares I fool with have about an inch and a half loop.
Milo
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awesome.
Here's another one of his videos where he mentions briefly how to load a snare...
[video=youtube;jJhksnMt6qs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJhksnMt6qs[/video]
Waste of time in my opinion milo. But to each there own. You have to have confidence In what you use.
Saw Dales loaded snares and after seeing them operate first hand.... I gotta side with Dale on this one Taylor...... You'll end up with fewer misses in the long run..... And too add, anything that can aid you in snaring yotes is a plus.....
Here is the video. Looks easy enough. I will try this when I am in the shop this afternoon. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...t4GIDw&usg=AFQjCNEqIW0YeCFNCqo2w7nMEqSSTn5ohw
badger
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Taylor I wasn't trying to push my preference on you. My intentions were to give you a few more options and maybe sell me some snares.
Yea seems like it'd be pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I don't see how it could possibly be a waste of time... Time involved in loading is probably minimal, especially when compared to how much you have to gain from it. I don't really know the first thing about trapping... yet... but I know if I had a few snares that weren't loaded, after seeing this video I'd definitely try my hand at loading them.
Easy yes. But it has it's cons as well. Just a bit of wind will set them off. It also. Seems they woyldbe tough to set