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Post by kfin on Sept 8, 2013 19:33:57 GMT -6
I am making some 6 foot drowners this year for coons out of cable. The deep end will have a conduit anchor, I use them for all of my traps and love them, but without making these adjustable I dont think one will work on the bank end due to slack from setting it.
Question is how many of you use a wooden stake on the drowner versus rebar? I am thinking I like the wood just because it is so much lighter. Was thinking of taking a bundle of lowes 18" stakes and drilling a hole in them and just running the cable through it. Thoughts?
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Post by tommy52208 on Sept 8, 2013 20:20:17 GMT -6
It will work. I bought the 36 inch ones and cut them in half at an angle. They hold well....some are a bear to get out. I have left a few in when i pulled the cable up thru the top. Drill holes at least 3 inches from top and plenty big. They will swell shut some after being in the water.
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Post by jkl on Sept 8, 2013 20:29:06 GMT -6
I use 12 inch wood stakes at the bank. They slide down drowner and pull against disposable stake.
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Post by LLLTrapper on Sept 9, 2013 9:20:47 GMT -6
If I were to use wood it would be oak for the simple reason that they are less likely to crack when you drive them. LLL
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Post by x-demoman on Sept 9, 2013 17:42:11 GMT -6
I have used 15" EMT 5/8 conduit on both ends for over 25 years and have no problem setting them guitar string tight.
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Post by calvin on Sept 9, 2013 18:51:38 GMT -6
I tried wood but went away from it pretty quickly. Unless your in identical (soft) soil, it becomes a headache. If you leave any wood exposed above water, coon chew them to bits. Pulling wood can also be an issue. a nice T bar on the bottom is worth its weight many days and you/ll never have to replace rebar. Hard to get ahold of a stuck wooden stake....and they will stick. Bring your cable cutters if you go with wood...and if ever in even mildly rocky stuff, its a no go. You can usually fish rebar in between the rocks...to a point.
Try some...but don't totally retool your first go around with wood.
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Post by TRapper on Sept 10, 2013 20:53:36 GMT -6
i am using angle iron stakes for my top stake and then a pogo on the bottom
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Post by bootleggerben on Sept 12, 2013 6:52:28 GMT -6
I have used 15" EMT 5/8 conduit on both ends for over 25 years and have no problem setting them guitar string tight. That's a great idea. Do you smash the ends? I've always used wood stakes on top and pogos on the bottom. I have some wood stakes I need to replace, I think I'll try the conduit. |
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Post by x-demoman on Sept 12, 2013 10:33:07 GMT -6
Yes the ends are smashed on the bottom. The locking slide is a Cam Loc and trap attached with an S hook.
Gene
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Post by onehandmb750 on Sept 13, 2013 5:18:55 GMT -6
I am making some 6 foot drowners this year for coons out of cable. The deep end will have a conduit anchor, I use them for all of my traps and love them, but without making these adjustable I dont think one will work on the bank end due to slack from setting it. Question is how many of you use a wooden stake on the drowner versus rebar? I am thinking I like the wood just because it is so much lighter. Was thinking of taking a bundle of lowes 18" stakes and drilling a hole in them and just running the cable through it. Thoughts? I have seen cam locks on the bank end to be able to tighten the cable with. I use the slip end loop system and use what ever i can find on site to anchor with or to. You can use chicken wire baskets and fill with rocks on site. 2 inch fence staples in tree root or log Just some ideas. Dave |
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