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Offline skidway

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"disposable stakes"
« on: March 08, 2005, 12:54:38 PM »
Why do they call them that when it seems everybody that uses them digs them up? Where I trap in Michigan the ground consists of sand that requires double staking.  2 20" lengths of rerod is more than good enough to hold anything you might catch. I only stake in places where it wouldn't be wise to use a drag and was wondering if "disposable stakes" have any advantage over cross staking; taking into consideration cost, labor. etc.. I get all the rerod I want free and have a welder so the only cost is the nuts or washers I put on the top. Any reason to change- other than weight?
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« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2005, 01:24:29 PM »
Faster to install and less equipment.   I use them in water trapping also, not just canines on dry land...
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Offline Dan Mich Trapper

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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2005, 03:06:22 PM »
I agree w/RdFx . Why drive two stakes when you can drive one ? I have had spots where I wouldnt be able to drive one stake let alone two due to soil conditions . In theses areas , a disposable was only 12" down and was way more than needed . I also look at the weight issue . I can also carry a dozen disposables in my pocket if need be , they dont take up the room rerod does . I usually attach #11 wire to mine ahead of time but also carry extra wire in my pack just in case I find a really soft area where the stake needs to go deeper .
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2005, 10:51:09 AM »
I pre-rig all my canine traps with 18-20 inch cables and disposable stakes. I do this to keep it light, and also because I run the end of the cable off a J hook on the trap and find it easier to have this all put together prior to setting the line. When I'm done withthe set the cable gets cut and I'm on my way.
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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2005, 05:04:17 PM »
Just for information:  Alot of people dont realize but the earth anchors were used many years ago by some of the preditor control men in 1920s in differant places.  In nothern Wisconsin a old trapper who trapped wolves and yotes for bounty told me of how he used the blades off of old sickle bars used to cut hay and he attached  heavy wire or chain and drove them into the ground and held wolves very easily.  The trapper said he drilled a hole in center and drove the  sickle blade into ground sideways (sharp side) and then jerked them like we do with our earth anchors now days.
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