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Post by TRapper on Aug 5, 2013 20:42:35 GMT -6
which lock do you like and why? also how long have you been snaring?
I like the big adc bent washer lock or the cam lock. slides down fast on a non loaded snare plus the adc lock is a wider surface so not to have as much damage although I personally think there will be some type of damage to a snared coon...but not so much with a coyote or beaver..
just my thoughts.
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Post by grinnergetter on Aug 5, 2013 21:38:51 GMT -6
Berkshire solid washer locks. We have used them for many years(20) and like them. They may not be the best but we like them and have not had to much fur damage.
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Post by ~ADC~ on Aug 5, 2013 22:09:38 GMT -6
Switched to all cam-locks, better locking and won't slip off like I was getting with other locks. All loaded snares these days too.
Been using a ton of different locks and cables over the years since I started snaring around 25 years ago.
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Post by jdrogge on Aug 6, 2013 6:15:24 GMT -6
Cam locks are the best. They are fast, lock up tight, less misses, very very few escapes, and reusable many times over. What is not to like? I hear people complain about the price of them often, but when you take into consideration how many times you can reuse each lock they are the cheapest on the market. I haven't been able to wear one out yet. I have been trapping for 29 years, snaring for 20 of those.
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Post by rob on Aug 6, 2013 12:04:27 GMT -6
Cam locks here on a loaded snare also. I've tried numerous locks and nothing beats a cam lock. As for cost, with the higher catch ratio they just made themselves cheaper.
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Post by rugersinglesix on Aug 6, 2013 15:44:20 GMT -6
Mostly used quarter size washer locks, gona give the cam locks a try this year. Ben trapping for 19 years and snaring for 15.
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Post by bradphillips on Aug 6, 2013 16:44:01 GMT -6
Have used small washers, sure locks, mini locks. When I need to resupply I believe I will go with cam locks or the big ADC type. Used to snare a lot more than I do now, I have a few coffee cans full of used locks, whammy's and swivels.
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Post by thosesmiths on Aug 7, 2013 19:20:50 GMT -6
Started trapping 26 years ago with a bike and a dozen snares. First catch was a coyote that I sold for $45 (probably got a deal since I was only 10 at the time), but Ive always used Berkshire Sure-Lock type.
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Post by jlanduyt on Aug 8, 2013 4:23:35 GMT -6
I use micro locks, I like everything on my snares to be compact.
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Post by jlanduyt on Aug 8, 2013 4:25:27 GMT -6
Cam locks here on a loaded snare also. I've tried numerous locks and nothing beats a cam lock. As for cost, with the higher catch ratio they just made themselves cheaper. Still not sure what is meant by "a loaded snare" |
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Post by ~ADC~ on Aug 8, 2013 15:04:20 GMT -6
Cam locks here on a loaded snare also. I've tried numerous locks and nothing beats a cam lock. As for cost, with the higher catch ratio they just made themselves cheaper. Still not sure what is meant by "a loaded snare" That should help explain the loading of snares. ADC |
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Post by jlanduyt on Aug 8, 2013 18:37:04 GMT -6
Thanks Jamie! That explains it.
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Post by jlanduyt on Aug 8, 2013 18:37:59 GMT -6
I may have to re-think my locks.
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